What are the best neighborhoods in Akron, OH?
The current top-ranked neighborhoods include Fairlawn Heights, Northwest Akron, Merriman Valley, Wallhaven, Goodyear Heights. Rankings use the certified Best Neighborhoods USA Index.
City Rankings
Best neighborhoods in Akron, OH
Eligible neighborhoods: 21
| Neighborhood | County | City Rank | Index | National Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairlawn Heights | Summit County | #1 of 21 | 74.5 | 95.5 |
| Northwest Akron | Summit County | #2 of 21 | 72.3 | 93.6 |
| Merriman Valley | Summit County | #3 of 21 | 60.9 | 75.2 |
| Wallhaven | Summit County | #4 of 21 | 54.1 | 59.5 |
| Goodyear Heights | Summit County | #5 of 21 | 52.9 | 56.2 |
| Ellet | Summit County | #6 of 21 | 51.5 | 52.5 |
| Elizabeth Park Valley | Summit County | #7 of 21 | 49.3 | 47.4 |
| Firestone Park | Summit County | #8 of 21 | 45.6 | 38.6 |
| Highland Square | Summit County | #9 of 21 | 44.8 | 36.9 |
| Kenmore | Summit County | #10 of 21 | 43.5 | 33.9 |
| Rolling Acres | Summit County | #11 of 21 | 41.1 | 28.6 |
| Chapel Hill | Summit County | #12 of 21 | 37.6 | 21.8 |
| University Park | Summit County | #13 of 21 | 36.5 | 19.9 |
| North Hill | Summit County | #14 of 21 | 35.9 | 18.9 |
| Summit Lake | Summit County | #15 of 21 | 32.9 | 14.0 |
| Middlebury | Summit County | #16 of 21 | 32.7 | 13.7 |
| West Akron | Summit County | #17 of 21 | 32.1 | 12.7 |
| South Akron | Summit County | #18 of 21 | 31.8 | 12.2 |
| Lane-Wooster | Summit County | #19 of 21 | 29.7 | 9.5 |
| East Akron | Summit County | #20 of 21 | 28.2 | 8.0 |
| Downtown | Summit County | #21 of 21 | 13.2 | 0.4 |
Questions and Answers
Questions About Neighborhoods in Akron, OH
What is the #1 ranked neighborhood in Akron, OH?
Fairlawn Heights is currently #1 of 21 eligible neighborhoods in this cohort with an index of 74.5.
How many neighborhoods are ranked in Akron, OH?
21 neighborhoods currently form the eligible published ranking cohort for Akron, OH.
Which neighborhood has the strongest Value Opportunity in Akron, OH?
Fairlawn Heights has the strongest current Value Opportunity score in this group at 73.4.
Which neighborhood is rising fastest in Akron, OH?
Summit Lake has the strongest current year-over-year Zillow housing change in this group at 12.1%.
Which neighborhood has the strongest Stability and Strength score in Akron, OH?
Fairlawn Heights currently has the strongest Stability and Strength score in this group at 77.5.
Which neighborhood has the highest estimated household income in Akron, OH?
Fairlawn Heights has the highest current NDS-derived median household income in this group at approximately $101,763.
How are neighborhood rankings in Akron, OH calculated?
Neighborhoods are ranked by the certified Best Neighborhoods USA Index. Every published local rank includes the eligible denominator, and identity composition is excluded from scoring.
Current governed city ranking
Top Neighborhoods in Akron, Ohio
#1
Fairlawn Heights
Akron, Ohio
#2
Northwest Akron
Akron, Ohio
#3
Merriman Valley
Akron, Ohio
#4
Wallhaven
Akron, Ohio
#5
Goodyear Heights
Akron, Ohio
#6
Ellet
Akron, Ohio
#7
Elizabeth Park Valley
Akron, Ohio
#8
Firestone Park
Akron, Ohio
#9
Highland Square
Akron, Ohio
#10
Kenmore
Akron, Ohio
#11
Rolling Acres
Akron, Ohio
#12
Chapel Hill
Akron, Ohio
#13
University Park
Akron, Ohio
#14
North Hill
Akron, Ohio
#15
Summit Lake
Akron, Ohio
#16
Middlebury
Akron, Ohio
#17
West Akron
Akron, Ohio
#18
South Akron
Akron, Ohio
#19
Lane-Wooster
Akron, Ohio
#20
East Akron
Akron, Ohio
#21
Downtown
Akron, Ohio