Is Akron, OH or Columbus, OH cheaper to buy in?

Columbus, OH is cheaper. The median home price in Akron, OH is approximately $450,000 and in Columbus, OH it is approximately $339,200 — a difference of $110,800.

Is Akron, OH or Columbus, OH more walkable?

Akron, OH is more walkable. Akron, OH has a Walk Score of 63/100 and Columbus, OH has a Walk Score of 16/100.

Which has better schools, Akron, OH or Columbus, OH?

Columbus, OH has higher-rated schools. Akron, OH has a school rating of 6.3/10 and Columbus, OH has a rating of 6.7/10.

Let the numbers do the talking.

Akron, OH vs Columbus, OH

Akron, OH vs Columbus, OH: What the data shows

Akron, OH is in Akron, OH while Columbus, OH is in Columbus, OH — both in the same state. On home prices, Columbus, OH is the more affordable option at $339,200 median — $110,800 less than Akron, OH's $450,000. WYLT rates Akron, OH as “Think twice” — a neighborhood that warrants careful research before committing — and Columbus, OH as “Think twice” — a neighborhood that warrants careful research before committing.

Both neighborhoods have similar safety profiles. Akron, OH has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. Columbus, OH has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. On environmental risk, Akron, OH has Low flood risk and Columbus, OH has Low flood risk.

Akron, OH is the more walkable neighborhood. Akron, OH scores 63/100 (somewhat walkable) versus Columbus, OH's 16/100 (car-dependent). For families weighing school quality, Columbus, OH has the higher school rating — Akron, OH rates 6.3/10 and Columbus, OH rates 6.7/10.

Category	Akron, OH	Columbus, OH
Housing
Verdict	Think twice	Think twice
Median Price	$450K	$339K ✓ Lower price
Median Rent	$708 ✓ Lower rent	$1K
Median Income	$16K	$107K ✓ Higher income
Price Volatility	High	Moderate ✓ More stable
Getting Around
Walk Score	63/100 ✓ More walkable	16/100
Transit Score	33/100 ✓ Better transit	24/100
Bike Score	62/100 ✓ More bikeable	N/A
Commute	N/A	20 min
Safety & Environment
Safety Grade	D+	D+
Violent Crime	Moderate	Moderate
Property Crime	Moderate	Moderate
Flood Risk	Low	Low
Air Quality	Moderate	Good ✓ Cleaner air
Community
Schools	6.3/10	6.7/10 ✓ Better schools
Best for	RentersStudentsYoung professionals	Families with kidsYoung professionals who commuteStudents attending nearby schools

Bottom line

Both neighborhoods have distinct trade-offs — review the data above to find your best fit.