Best neighborhoods in Akron
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Ranked 1st best neighborhood in Akron
"East-West through downtown Akron"
- MLiebers
East Mill cuts through the business section of town, which includes passing by the First Merit Tower, John S. Knight Center. Naturally, there are a lot of great lunch places to grab a bite to eat aro...
Unranked Neighborhoods
"Great for a Akron U. student."
- jstrauss
The heart of Akron University. There is the main campus along with everything needed. It offers many employment opportunities with all the business that is in the area. It also has a ZLB plasma center...
"Independence from Independence Ave"
- klpatter
My former home on Independence Ave sits on the corner where Independence dead ends into Devalera St; the railroad tracks that run the length of Devalera are a play ground for teens and druggies. Trave...
"Market and Main"
- MLiebers
Where main street intersects with Market is colloquially called "Market and Main". This is one of the best places in town to walk instead of drive with the large sidewalks and pleasant atmosphere. T...
"A decent place for those who can stomach it."
- jstrauss
The street is not exactly the most clean or tidy street in Akron, but it does have it's own upsides. The area is not prone to many illegal activities or problems that many parts of Akron face. The hou...
"Just a normal quiet neighborhood."
- jstrauss
The street is one to be considered by those who want to enjoy there house, but still be ready to deal with some minor dilemas. The road is completely brick which makes the city not come anywhere near...
"Quiet and Convienient Place"
- jstrauss
Carnegie Avenue is a pretty inspiring place to live. They have a bus that runs directly down the street making anywhere you need or want to go on the bus route a more convenient and cost efficient way...
"Just moved from Ellet to Goodyear Heights 2 yrs ago."
- susietig
We bought our 1st home off Income 2 yrs ago. What a nice,clean,well-kept area to live. Our first week here at least 10 neighbors from ours&surronding streets came to introduce themselves. The people t...
"U of A"
- MLiebers
South Forge Street cuts through the middle of campus at U of A in Akron, and is largely a walking street whether you are a student or not. There are a few nice little campus eateries along here. Walk...
"Grade school on nearby corner has waiting list! "
- buddy123
Located on the edge of trendy Highland Square area. King School on nearby corner will be rebuilt by 2013. Great children friendly neighborhood, walk to school, walk to everything at nearby heart of...