A town of 2,897, settled in 1829. Nearly 13.3% of it is conserved land.
The 3 things Akron does most differently from other towns.
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0.8 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Akron Falls Park | 0.7 mi | 143 |
| 2. Russell Park | 0.2 mi | 2 |
Akron reports less crime per resident than 98% of the U.S. towns and cities we grade.
The typical Akron home is worth about $327,000, up 6.5% in a year, 38% below the New York typical home.
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.
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 32% of U.S. communities.
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.
Akron beats the New York average on 4 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 11.
| What stands out | Akron | NY |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 5.8% | 7.9% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 13.8% | 17.2% |
| More adults with COPD | 8.8% | 6% |
12 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives.
7 notable people were born in Akron.
Village in New York, United States
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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