Akron (Seneca: Heyó:ögëh) is a village in Erie County, New York, United States. As of the 2020 census, Akron had a population of 2,888. The name derives from the Greek word ἄκρον signifying a summit or high point. It is part of the Buffalo-Niagara Falls metropolitan area. Akron is located in the town of Newstead on the west and north slopes of a hill. NY 93 passes through the village.

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How Akron ranks

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#9Highest graduation rate in NY #8Safest in NY #36Cheapest rent in NY All NY rankings →

Town numbers

ZIP code14001

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Living in Akron

Housing in Akron

$327K▲ 6.5% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Akron home is worth about $327,000, up 6.5% in a year, 38% below the New York typical home.

Only 2 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

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Safety in Akron

A⁺

Safety Grade A+

Akron reports less crime per resident than 98% of the U.S. towns and cities we grade.

Violent crime per 1,000

Akron 0

New York 3.7

U.S. 3.3

Property crime per 1,000

Akron 2.1

New York 15.7

U.S. 15.5

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Work & commute in Akron

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Most working residents leave Akron for work: only 16% work in town. The top destinations are Newstead (22%), Amherst (12%) and Buffalo (11%). Half commute less than 13 miles.

Newstead

22%

Amherst

12%

Buffalo

11%

Clarence

16%Work in townlive and work in Akron 13 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 1,706Jobs based herebalanced

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Health in Akron

B⁻

Health Grade B−

Healthier than 50% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 92% of towns with similar incomes.

Compared with New York

4better than NY·11worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 17 are too close to call.

Conditions 8▼ 4 close Habits 1▼ 3 close Care 1▲ 6 close Mind 1▲ 2▼ 2 close Everyday needs 2▲ 2 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

5.8%Fewer uninsured adultsNY 7.9% · better 13.8%Fewer adults facing food insecurityNY 17.2% · better 8.8%More adults with COPDNY 6% · worse

Care nearby

Medina Memorial HospitalMedina · 15.1 mi · ER · rural critical access

Oak Orchard Community Health Center - PembrokeCorfu · 4.2 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careNo shortage

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthNo shortage

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Natural hazards in Akron

Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 32% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves

1Does Akron flood?paid flood claims since 1979 5Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Akron

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Climate in Akron

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Akron has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 80°, a January night drops to 17°, and about 95 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

34° / 19°Winter

55° / 35°Spring

79° / 59°Summer

60° / 42°Fall