Tallmadge is an Akron suburb defined by its historic eight-point traffic circle. "When you ask someone from Tallmadge what it's like, they're going to mention the circle," says Jim West, president of the Tallmadge Chamber of Commerce. The Tallmadge Circle connects the roughly 18,400 residents to shopping, dining, public services and community events. Each August, the Circle Festival and Light Parade attracts thousands to the center of town for a parade and a fireworks show in celebration of the city. On the circle's green, Tallmadge Historical Church was notably featured on the cover of Life magazine's 1944 Thanksgiving issue as an ideal example of a New England-style church. While Tallmadge has a pricier housing market than Akron, homebuyers are attracted to the community anyway for its highly rated school district and metro park access.
Eight roads enter and exit through Tallmadge Circle in Tallmadge.
1st Congregational Church is the centerpiece of Tallmadge Circle Park.
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A mix of ranch styles, bi-levels and contemporary styles
The average number of days Tallmadge homes spend on the market is in line with the national average. The median single-family home price is $282,000, which is below the national median and roughly double Akron's median. Prices range from $140,000 for midcentury fixer-uppers to $550,000 for newly built homes. Most of the houses were built from the 1940s through the '90s, and popular styles include bungalows, ranch styles, bi-levels and contemporary styles. Flooding primarily impacts the roads in Tallmadge, but some houses and yards are also at moderate-to-severe risk of flooding.
A Split-Level home on a treed lot in Tallmadge.
Modern contemporary homes can be found in Tallmadge.
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The highly rated Tallmadge City School District
The Tallmadge City School District has an A-minus Niche rating and a 97% graduation rate. Its math and reading proficiency scores are above state and national averages. The city's new elementary school and middle school were completed in 2019. With 14,000 students, the University of Akron is about 4 miles east of Akron. Kent State has about 34,000 students and is 6 miles northeast. Both schools have NCAA Division I athletic teams.
Tallmadge High School received a B+ from Niche.
Tallmadge Elementary students enjoy learning at the new modern Tallmadge Elementary School.
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Munroe Falls Metro Park and Goodyear Heights Metro Park
On the city's north end, Munroe Falls Metro Park has 500 acres of walking trails and sports fields. On the south end, Goodyear Heights Metro Park has 400 acres of woodland and wetland where visitors can hike and fish. Summit Metro Parks Freedom Trail is a paved pathway that connects the city to downtown Akron. The city also has several neighborhood parks with playgrounds, baseball fields and tennis courts. There's also a recreation center with 100 pieces of strength and cardio equipment, a jogging track, full-sized basketball courts, cycling studio, full-sized indoor soccer field and a racquetball court. Local leagues play tournaments at the North Avenue Soccer Complex.
Welcome to Munroe Falls Metro Park in Munroe Falls.
Residents of Tallmadge take advantage of the offerings at the Tallmadge Recreation Center.
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Shopping and dining along Tallmadge Circle
Tallmadge Circle is lined with fast-food joints and several local restaurants, including an Indian restaurant, an Italian spot and a coffee shop. Grocery stores are located just off West Avenue and South Avenue. East and west of the city, there are shopping centers with additional big-box retailers and fast-food chains.
Sammie's Restaurant is a favorite destination for Tallmadge residents.
The local Dunkin' Donuts is located on Tallmadge Circle in Tallmadge.
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Concerts on Tallmadge Circle
Entertainment options immediately outside of Akron are somewhat limited, but Tallmadge has a few events throughout the year. A free summertime concert series is held each Thursday on the Tallmadge Circle. "Folks bring their own lawn chairs and blankets, and some people even have picnics while the bands play," says Amy Floran, a Realtor with eXp Realty. Tallmadge's top employers include Midwest Fabrications and Grace Management Group. Tallmadge hosts the annual Summit County Fair, which includes a week of livestock auctions, petting zoos, concessions and live music. A Regal movie theater is just west of the city.
Commuting to Akron
Summa Health Tallmadge Medical Center has an urgent care facility, a family medicine facility and a cardiological clinic. "The majority of people commute to Akron," Floran says. These commuters take Interstate 76 about 7 miles southwest to Akron, where top employers include Gojo Industries, FirstEnergy and Akron Children's Hospital. Akron METRO operates bus stops along West Avenue. For domestic flights, Akron-Canton Airport is about 17 miles south of Tallmadge via Interstate 77. Residents can also take flights out of Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, which is 42 miles northwest via Ohio State Route 8 and Interstate 480.
Tallmadge has nearly two-dozen houses of worship. Tallmadge United Methodist Church hosts summertime picnics, and Tallmadge Lutheran Church raises money for the less fortunate.
According to FBI data, Tallmadge's violent and property crime rates have dropped in the past five years.
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