Find your happy place in Akron-Canton.

We’re the Goldilocks of regions. We’re big enough—more than one millionpeople. But we’re not too big—no long commutes or traffic jams. There are so many amazing places to live in Akron-Canton, we can’t list them all. But we’ll give you a range. Numbers are based on information from the U.S. Census Bureau where available and from area realtors.

Medina County
One of the fastest growing and wealthiest counties in Ohio, Medina is situated between Akron and Cleveland. It has three small cities scattered among 18 rural townships.

Medina
Home to a storybook downtown, the city works hard to maintain its small-town charm.
Population: 26,033
Median Home Value: $188,100
Check Out: The shops and restaurants on Medina Square

Wadsworth
A rapidly growing city, its population increased more than 10 percent from 2010 to 2020
Population: 24,521
Median Home Value: $183,600
Go To: The fi ve-day Blue Tip Festival each June

Brunswick
The largest and most northern city in Medina County draws people who work in Akron and Cleveland.
Population: 34,902
Median Home Value: $178,000
Brunswick’s name was picked via a community contest in 1815.

Sharon Township
Once wide-open farmland, Sharon has some of the area’s most magnifi cent homes.
Population: 5,892
Median Home Value: $340,900
Enjoy: Concerts at the charming Sharon Center Circle

Hinckley Township
Home of the spectacular Hinkley Reservation park with its ledges.
Population: 8,028
Median Home Value: $329,600
Go To: The ledges in March when the buzzards come home to roost

Portage County
This county makes up the eastern part of the Akron-Canton region. It has two college towns, a medical school, working farms and small cities. It’s traversed by two east-west interstates.

Kent
The city is home to the main campus of Kent State University and has a great music scene and plenty to do.
Population: 27,147
Median Home Value: $163,100
Insider Info: It’s home to the Davey Tree Expert Co., thus the nickname “Tree City.”

Aurora
This affl uent area is in both Akron’s and Cleveland’s orbit.
Population: 17,528
Median Home Value: $312,000
Born There: Actress Ann Heche

Summit County
Between Cleveland and Canton, Summit County is diverse with city, suburban and rural living options.

AKRON
Population: 188,509
Downtown
Central city is becoming the first choice of millennials, students and empty nesters.
Average Rent: $1,002
Insider Info: Luxury lofts are the heart of downtown living

Ellet
This community has blue-collar roots but has in recent years attracted whitecollar professionals with families.
Average Home Value: $150,000
Yum: Stricklands Frozen Custard on
Triplett Boulevard

Merriman Hills
Stately homes built mainly in the 1920s for tire executives still grace this elegant neighborhood.
Average Home Value: $375,000
Insider Info: Portage Path was briefly the western boundary of the United States

Highland Square
Known as the artsiest Akron neighborhood, it’s where singles mix with families. Sixty percent are renters.
Average Home Value: $145,000
Hangout: Mustard Seed Market & Café

Fairlawn Heights
An affluent corner of Akron so named because it sits on a hill overlooking West Market Street near the city of Fairlawn
Average Home Value: $253,400
Insider Info: It has Akron’s largest concentration of owner-occupied homes

Firestone Park
Harvey Firestone designed this stable community in 1915 for employees of his tire company.
Average Home Value: $128,000
Insider Info: The park at its heart is the shape of the Firestone shield.

Sherbondy Hill
Once called Lane Wooster, the neighborhood recently was renamed to honor one of Akron’s founding families.
Average Home Value: $79,900
Insider Info: Sherbondy Hill cemetery dates to 1907.

Barberton
Once strictly blue collar, Barberton is blossoming. It has a hospital, a children’s theater, art galleries and intriguing shops.
Population: 24,826
Median Home Value: $91,200
Barberton is known as The Magic City and has claimed purple as its civic color.

Green
A city that’s seen rapid growth, Green was voted one of the best places to live by Businessweek.com. It is situated between Akron and Canton, and near the Portage Lakes.
Population: 27,269
Median Home Value: $216,700
Happy Distraction: Hiking at Boettler Park

Hudson
Between Akron and Cleveland, Hudson has the feel of a New England town and has preserved its history as a settlement of the Western Reserve
Population: 22,917
Median Home Value: $370,900
Happy Distraction: The Learned Owl on Main Street is a booklover’s bookstore.

Cuyahoga Falls
The Falls, as it’s called, has revitalized its downtown, and the main drag—State Road—has plenty of shopping.
Population: 50,665
Median Home Value: $139,600
Check Out: the summer splashpad in the heart of downtown

Twinsburg
Halfway between Akron and Cleveland, Twinsburg is an unusual mix of a strong industrial base and a suburban vibe
Population: 19,416
Median Home Value: $234,000
Twins Moses and Aaron Wilcox
founded the town.

Stark County
Known as “America’s Playing Field,” Stark County residents are big sports fans. Its primary cities are Canton, Alliance, Massillon and Louisville, but it also has many rural areas and thriving suburbs.

CANTON
Population: 70,426

Central City
With the conversion of historic buildings into upscale lofts and apartments, downtown attracts millennials and empty nesters.
Recent Rent: $1,082/month
Don’t Miss: Everything downtown has to offer. 

Jackson Township
One of 15 Stark County townships, Jackson is set between Akron and Canton. People work in both cities. It has many elegant, newer houses.
Population: 42,769
Median Home Value: $224,200
Don’t Miss: Shopping at Belden Village Mall

Massillon
Once a booming canal town, Massillon has a fascinating museum, a historic downtown and a passion for high school football.
Population: 32,292
Median Home Value: $110,700
Born There: David Canary, famous for his role as Adam Chandler on All My Children

North Canton
Voted the best place to live in Stark County by Niche.com, residents like its conveniences and housing options.
Population: 17,687
Median Home Value: $165,700
Check Out: The elegant Lake Cable neighborhood 

Historic Ridgewood
With its brick-lined streets, 1920s homes and old-fashioned lampposts,  this neighborhood is the definition of gracious.
Median Home Value: $385,000
Ridgewood has ahomeowners association.

Avondale
An upscale neighborhood with lovely homes and plenty of green space.
Median Home Value: $375,000
Test scores at Avondale Elementary School are far
above the national average 

Market Heights
Off Market Ave. between 30th St. NW and 37th St. NW, this neighborhood took off in the 1920s.
Recent Sale: $178,000
Insider Info: The first recorded deed was in 1813