Metro area profile · Ohio
Akron, OH metro area market data
How the Akron metro area compares with other metro areas for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 701,780
- 0.0% since 2020
- Households
- 296,516
- Median household income
- $72,371
- +26.3% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $213,000
- Jobs located here
- 325,441
- Highest market score
- 73
- Physical therapy, #38 of 386 scored metro areas
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What this means
The Akron metro area has an estimated 701,780 people and 296,516 households. Between 2020 and 2025, the population of the Akron metro area held about level, against +3.1% for the U.S. Median household income in the Akron metro area is $72,371, 10% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 26.3%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in the Akron metro area runs highest on medical and dental services (an index of 109, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on child care and other personal services (71).
Of the business types scored in the Akron metro area, physical therapy clinics (73), medical and dental practices (67) and electricians (66) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For physical therapy clinics, that ranks #38 of 386 scored metro areas.
The Akron metro area takes in 2 counties: Summit County and Portage County. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for home inspectors (50% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for real estate agents and brokers (40% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in the Akron metro area
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares the Akron metro area with other metro areas for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among metro areas | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physical therapy | 73 | #38 of 386 | 119 | 4.0 | $3.5M | 146 | 73 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 67 | #68 of 387 | 2,274 | 76.7 | $183K | 120 | 784 |
| Electricians | 66 | #64 of 383 | 51 | 1.7 | $15.6M | 130 | 108 |
| Chiropractors | 66 | #75 of 386 | 115 | 3.9 | $3.6M | 151 | 74 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 64 | #94 of 387 | 323 | 10.9 | $1.3M | 131 | 237 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 63 | #84 of 387 | 147 | 5.0 | $5.4M | 114 | 159 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 63 | #90 of 387 | 223 | 7.5 | $5.1M | 138 | 147 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 63 | #94 of 387 | 1,460 | 49.2 | $782K | 118 | 447 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | 61 | #57 of 197 | 18 | 0.6 | $23.1M | 94 | 12 |
| Spas and skin care | 60 | #91 of 387 | 215 | 7.3 | $1.4M | 154 | 64 |
| Gas stations | 60 | #126 of 387 | 197 | 6.6 | $3.8M | 160 | 201 |
| Barbershops | 57 | #134 of 387 | 154 | 5.2 | $1.9M | 100 | 9 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 57 | #143 of 387 | 2,762 | 93.1 | $413K | 112 | 1,268 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 56 | #135 of 386 | 124 | 4.2 | $3.4M | 107 | 47 |
| Home repair trades | 56 | #145 of 387 | 340 | 11.5 | $2.3M | 97 | 331 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 56 | #165 of 387 | 408 | 13.8 | $1.4M | 112 | 194 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 55 | #163 of 387 | 575 | 19.4 | $1M | 115 | 244 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 54 | #127 of 347 | 52 | 1.8 | $5.1M | 125 | 84 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 54 | #147 of 387 | 1,110 | 37.4 | $262K | 123 | 340 |
| Nail salons | 54 | #154 of 387 | 128 | 4.3 | $2.3M | 136 | 60 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 54 | #161 of 387 | 240 | 8.1 | $4.8M | 115 | 168 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 54 | #165 of 387 | 241 | 8.1 | $1.7M | 97 | 341 |
| Oil change and quick lube | 52 | #147 of 290 | 27 | 0.9 | $11M | 80 | 16 |
| Hair salons | 51 | #165 of 387 | 595 | 20.1 | $489K | 114 | 198 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 51 | #169 of 387 | 548 | 18.5 | Index only | 138 | 220 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 51 | #193 of 387 | 482 | 16.3 | $3.7M | 109 | 178 |
| Property management | 50 | #181 of 374 | 58 | 2.0 | Index only | 128 | 121 |
| Real estate | 49 | #187 of 387 | 732 | 24.7 | Index only | 130 | 422 |
| Gyms | 48 | #213 of 387 | 224 | 7.6 | $1.2M | 91 | 84 |
| Auto repair shops | 48 | #214 of 387 | 631 | 21.3 | $472K | 106 | 309 |
| Convenience stores | 48 | #214 of 387 | 227 | 7.7 | $7.8M | 99 | 70 |
| Pest control | 47 | #188 of 345 | 35 | 1.2 | $10.4M | 101 | 28 |
| Grocery stores | 47 | #217 of 387 | 179 | 6.0 | $9.9M | 107 | 108 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 47 | #224 of 386 | 106 | 3.6 | $2.3M | 92 | 57 |
| Laundromats | 46 | #201 of 364 | 43 | 1.5 | $13.5M | 108 | 22 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 46 | #213 of 373 | 99 | 3.3 | Index only | 107 | 22 |
| Auto repair and car care | 46 | #234 of 387 | 1,120 | 37.8 | $266K | 99 | 438 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 45 | #244 of 387 | 434 | 14.6 | $609K | 92 | 157 |
| Dry cleaners | 44 | #168 of 272 | 33 | 1.1 | $17.6M | 113 | 28 |
| Veterinarians | 44 | #234 of 384 | 99 | 3.3 | $2.5M | 92 | 77 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 43 | #237 of 387 | 390 | 13.2 | $2.9M | 96 | 662 |
| Pet businesses | 43 | #253 of 387 | 317 | 10.7 | $784K | 89 | 160 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 41 | #255 of 381 | 91 | 3.1 | $3.3M | 106 | 87 |
| Funeral homes | 40 | #245 of 377 | 67 | 2.3 | $633K | 93 | 43 |
| House cleaning | 40 | #266 of 375 | 56 | 1.9 | $6.5M | 101 | 159 |
| Tire shops | 39 | #265 of 386 | 135 | 4.6 | $2.2M | 88 | 53 |
| Pet stores | 37 | #287 of 382 | 59 | 2.0 | $4.2M | 93 | 26 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 37 | #315 of 387 | 158 | 5.3 | $1.7M | 83 | 73 |
| Car washes and detailing | 33 | #323 of 387 | 160 | 5.4 | $1.9M | 74 | 50 |
| Child care and preschools | 32 | #316 of 387 | 155 | 5.2 | $786K | 78 | 175 |
| Pizza | 31 | #329 of 387 | 287 | 9.7 | $4M | 78 | 662 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 31 | #330 of 387 | 274 | 9.2 | $1.3M | 79 | 486 |
| Insurance agencies | 28 | #319 of 387 | 416 | 14.0 | $1.1M | 87 | 281 |
| Roofing and gutters | 28 | #345 of 381 | 142 | 4.8 | $5.6M | 66 | 64 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 26 | #348 of 385 | 183 | 6.2 | $2M | 68 | 299 |
| Home inspectors | 24 | #234 of 243 | 27 | 0.9 | Index only | 58 | 19 |
Household spending in the Akron metro area
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $297.5M | $1,003 | 105 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $750.8M | $2,532 | 98 |
| Food away from home | $1.1B | $3,851 | 95 |
| Groceries | $1.8B | $5,985 | 95 |
| Personal care products and services | $290.7M | $980 | 98 |
| Child care and other personal services | $121.8M | $411 | 71 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $264.1M | $891 | 91 |
| Medical and dental services | $416.5M | $1,405 | 109 |
| Pets | $248.4M | $838 | 92 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $582.3M | $1,964 | 96 |
| Vehicle insurance | $454.1M | $1,531 | 78 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $797.9M | $2,691 | 89 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $362.7M | $1,223 | 87 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $4.1B | $13,923 | 84 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in the Akron metro area
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 701,7800.0% since 2020
- Households
- 296,516
- Median age
- 42.2
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 68%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.7
- Land area
- 900 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 777
- Median household income
- $72,371+26.3% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $98,647
- Median home value
- $213,000
- Jobs located here
- 325,441
- Daytime population
- 698,523Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is the Akron, OH metro area growing?
Population estimates put the Akron metro area at 701,780 people in 2025, unchanged since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 296,516 households. Median household income rose 26.3% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in the Akron, OH metro area spend?
Households in the Akron metro area spend about $4.1B a year on rent and homeowner costs, $1.8B on groceries and $1.1B on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in the Akron metro area spend the most on medical and dental services (an index of 109, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on child care and other personal services (71).
Which business types have the highest market scores in the Akron, OH metro area?
The highest Groundwork market scores in the Akron metro area are for physical therapy clinics (73), medical and dental practices (67) and electricians (66). The Akron metro area ranks #38 of 386 scored metro areas for physical therapy clinics.
How does the Akron, OH metro area compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in the Akron metro area is $72,371 a year, 10% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population held level from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $213,000, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, the Akron metro area has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for home inspectors (50% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for real estate agents and brokers (40% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. All 56 business types have a score in the Akron metro area, each ranked against other metro areas.
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