Akron, OH Housing Market

Akron, OH's median home value is $241K, up 8.4% over the past year. Homes here sell in a median 35 days. Its PropertyIQ Score of 86 sits well above the state average of 50, marking a market positioned to outperform its state over the next three years.

The Akron, OH metro area is one of 900+ US metropolitan markets that PropertyIQ scores each month. A single PropertyIQ Score blends Zillow price momentum with Realtor.com market-flow signals to estimate 3-year excess appreciation versus the market's state — showing not just where prices stand today, but how the market is positioned relative to its peers.

Midwestern housing markets are characterized by affordability and economic diversification. From manufacturing hubs undergoing tech-sector transitions to university towns with stable demand, the region offers value-oriented opportunities with lower entry costs than coastal markets. Within the Midwest, Akron, OH's PropertyIQ Score of 86 ranks among the Midwest's stronger demand signals.

Ohio's housing market offers some of the Midwest's strongest value propositions, with affordable entry points and diversifying economies. Columbus leads state growth while Cleveland and Cincinnati undergo downtown revitalization.

Each month, PropertyIQ updates its score for Akron, OH using four inputs: Zillow ZHVI twelve-month and three-month momentum, Realtor.com median days on market, and the Realtor.com share of listings with price cuts. These four signals are combined into a single 1 to 99 score computed across all metro markets and calibrated so 50 represents the state average, making it a direct read of how this market is positioned to perform relative to its state.

Use PropertyIQ's interactive analytics to compare Akron, OH against any other US metro on its PropertyIQ Score and underlying metrics. Generate a free AI market report, explore historical trends on the graphs page, or see how this market ranks on the scores dashboard.