East Akron is a neighborhood rife with real estate opportunities thanks to local development organizations offering housing developments, renovations and home-building incentives. Four miles southeast of downtown, many locals live within walking distance of the city's main event spaces and resources. Still, the neighborhood also provides resources, such as libraries and the Joy Park Community Center. The neighborhood is split into two parts by Kelly Avenue, with most housing, shops, restaurants and community resources on the west side. The neighborhood's industrial features are on the east side, including the headquarters for the Goodyear tire company—a significant employer in the city—and its testing grounds, train tracks, distribution centers and the Akron Fulton Airport. While the neighborhood has a higher-than-average crime score, Akron's city government offers grants and programs intended to curtail violence by funding community resource non-profits.
Akron Fulton Airport in East Akron.
Residents of East Akron take advantage of the amenities of downtown Akron.
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Affordable housing west of Kelly Avenue
Houses no bigger than 2,000 square feet and 3 bedrooms fill the streets west of Kelly Avenue alongside 4-bedroom duplexes. These properties mostly mix Cape Cods, bungalows and two-story Colonial Revivals. Home prices start at $20,000 for fixer-uppers and climb as high as $144,000. Local organizations such as the East Akron Neighborhood Development Corporation are some of the neighborhood's major property owners, developing and renovating local affordable housing that it rents out or sells to locals. The Summit County Land Bank offers another route for individual citizens. "They have this thing called the Welcome Home Program," says Katie Middendorf, an associate broker with Century 21 Carolyn Riley Realty who has sold properties throughout northeast Ohio. "The group buys up properties with unsalvageable housing and clears it to make an empty lot. Someone looking to build a home in East Akron can apply for the group to grant them a lot for no charge, granted that they build a house they plan to live in." The organization also grants land to current residents living next to said lots, allowing them to expand their property.
In East Akron, rows of quiet ranch homes are nestled between trees.
Ranch-style home with a tidy lawn in East Akron.
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Interstates 76 and 77 are within reach
Cars are the dominant mode of transportation for most of Akron, but many people in East Akron rely on the Akron METRO bus system's routes 25, 13, 2 and 15 to get around instead. These routes run through the main thoroughfares: Lovers Lane, South Arlington Street, Kelly Avenue and Triplett Boulevard. Interstate 77 and Interstate 76 are also within reach. Both highways flank the west and north sides, respectively. Another nearby spot for transportation is the Akron Fulton Airport. The airstrip sees most of its traffic from flight schools and private air travel.
Easy to get anywhere with East Akron's Central Interchange not far away.
RTA when you need it in East Akron.
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Groceries on South Arlington Street
South Arlington Street is the community's main roadway for shopping and dining. The Save A Lot in Arlington Plaza and the Aldi across the street are the primary sources of groceries in this part of town, providing affordable goods. El Rincon is the area's most popular local restaurant, with themed designs burned into furniture, bright green walls, and paper ceiling decorations. The nearest fresh produce is on the other side of town, a 9-mile drive via Interstate 76 to Graf's Garden Shop and Farm Market in West Akron. The nearest mall, Summit Mall, is a little further away, an 11-mile drive to Fairlawn.
Go grocery shopping at Aldi's in East Akron.
Sav a Lot is a popular shopping destination in East Akron.
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Pocket parks and the riverside
East Akron has 5 parks: three pocket parks in the center with playgrounds and benches, Hillwood Park in the south and Riverside Park in the east. Riverside Park allows locals to escape the roads and noise along a minor branch of the Cuyahoga River. They can stroll along concrete walkways, feed ducks and watch the water flow through the tree shade.
Joy Park in East Akron features walking trails a shelter and ball courts.
The picturesque Little Cuyahoga at Riverwalk Park near East Akron.
Children of East Akron can enjoy the playground at Homestead Park.
Children can enjoy a summer camp at Joy Park Community Center.
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Hyre CLC has a family resource center
The neighborhood has early public education facilities, but the nearest public middle and high schools are in neighboring communities. David Community Learning Center is one of two public elementary schools within the neighborhood, educating students from kindergarten to sixth grade. Students typically move on to John R. Buchtel Community Learning Center. Covering middle and high school classes, the West Akron facility is one of only two schools in the district offering AP African American studies courses. Niche gives both schools a C-minus.
Students From East Akron excel at the Robert G Hyre Community Learning Center.
Welcome to David Hill CLC in East Akron.
The Buchtel Community Learning Center in West Akron is dedicated to John R. Butchtel.
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The Goodyear Half Marathon runs through the neighborhood
While bars may have trivia nights and local libraries host read-alongs, some of East Akron's events are community-wide celebrations. In the summer, East Akronites gather to cheer on runners along Innovation Way as part of the annual Goodyear Half Marathon. The Joy Park Community Center also hosts its fair share of festivities, such as the Summer Concert Series, a three-week free outdoor concert series with local bands. Less than a mile north in the Middlebury neighborhood, the Goodyear Theater also hosts live performances all year round. Past performers include comedian Brad Williams and country music singer Ashley McBryde.
Akron's efforts to reduce crime
East Akron has CAP i score of six, two points higher than the average national score of four. This total score is driven by violent crime. The City of Akron provides resources such as the Youth Violence Prevention Community Grant Program. This program aims to prevent young people from engaging in violence by funding community outreach programs such as The Akron Dream Center and The Vincent House to help at-risk youth.
Akron Police work hard to protect the East Akron neighborhood.
The Vincent House provides after-school programs for the youth of East Akron.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
East Akron
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Homicide
5
4
Sexual Assault
5
4
Assault with Weapon
6
4
Robbery
6
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
7
4
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East Akron Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in East Akron, Akron sell after 35 days on the market compared to the national average of 57 days. The median sale price for homes in East Akron, Akron over the last 12 months is $89,000, up 7% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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