Moving to or from Akron?
LeBron James grew up here. The world's tire and rubber industry was built here — Goodyear, Firestone, BFGoodrich, and General Tire all founded in Akron. And Stan Hywet Hall, the Seiberling mansion, remains one of America's great Gilded Age estates.
- 185,000 City population
- 700,000 Metro area
- 1825 Founded
- Northeast Ohio (Cuyahoga Valley) Region
Why people move to Akron.
- Rubber City — Goodyear, Firestone, BFGoodrich, General Tire all founded here
- LeBron James's hometown
- Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company HQ
- Stan Hywet Hall — one of America's great Gilded Age estates (Seiberling mansion)
- University of Akron and its polymer science program
- Cuyahoga Valley National Park is partly in Akron
Akron was the undisputed world rubber and tire capital from 1900 to roughly 1970. Goodyear, Firestone, BFGoodrich, and General Tire were all founded in Akron. At its peak, every major US-made tire was produced in Akron. The rubber industry has shrunk dramatically but Goodyear still has its world headquarters here, and Akron's rubber engineering PhD program is the best in the country.
Where people live in Akron.
A quick guide to Akron's most moved-to neighborhoods.
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Highland Square
Walkable commercial and residential neighborhood.
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Goodyear Heights
Historic neighborhood near the Goodyear factory.
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Firestone Park
Historic residential built for Firestone workers.
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West Akron
Stately historic mansion district.
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Cascade Valley
Near Cuyahoga Valley Metro Park.
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Merriman Valley
Family-oriented area with restaurants.
Where people spend their time in Akron.
- Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens West Akron
- Akron Art Museum Downtown
- Cuyahoga Valley National Park North Akron
- National Inventors Hall of Fame Downtown
- Akron Zoo West Akron
- Lock 3 Park Downtown
Planning a Akron move.
- Lake-effect snow from Lake Erie affects winter moves.
- Akron is hilly in some neighborhoods.
- Goodyear HQ and university relocations drive demand.
- Ohio PUCO licensing is required.
Moving in Akron: FAQ.
How much does it cost to move within Akron?
Local moves run $650–$2,300 for 1–2 bedroom and $2,200–$5,000 for 3–4 bedroom. Akron is among the cheapest US major metros.
Is Akron really 'Rubber City'?
Historically yes, industrially less so now. Goodyear still has its HQ in Akron, and the University of Akron's polymer science program is a global leader. But the massive tire factories of mid-century are gone.
Do Akron movers need a state license?
Yes. Ohio PUCO licensing is required.
When's the best time to move to Akron?
May–June and September–October. Winter lake-effect snow is serious.
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