Akron, MI

Akron, Michigan is a city located in the southeast corner of the state. The population was 197,521 at the 2010 census. Akron was founded in 1825 and incorporated as a city in 1836. The city's economy is based on manufacturing, health care, education, and tourism.

Real estate in Akron is dominated by single-family homes and apartments. The median home price was $106,000 in 2016 and the median rent was $1,120/month. The most common type of housing is single-family homes which make up 88% of all housing units. Approximately half of all households are owner-occupied while the other half are rented.

The top three industries that employ people in Akron are health care, education, and manufacturing. In terms of wages, health care employees earn the highest wages while those working in education earn the lowest wages.

Akron has a number of parks and recreation facilities including two golf courses which provide residents with opportunities to enjoy nature outside of their homes or offices. There are also tennis courts, basketball courts, baseball fields, playgrounds and more available for residents to use when they want to get out and have some fun without having to leave their neighborhood or town center