Summit County

Located in northeastern Ohio, Summit County is home to 538,087 residents and contains 247,239 housing units. Owner-occupied housing accounts for 67.3 percent of occupied units, with a median gross rent of $998 per month for those who rent. The county seat of Akron anchors a broader metro area that includes smaller cities, townships, and villages spread across the county. The median household income stands at $71,016. Residents who commute to work travel an average of 20.2 minutes each way, reflecting the relatively compact geography of the region and its mix of employment centers. Only 1.1 percent of workers work from home, suggesting that most employment here is tied to physical workplaces rather than remote arrangements. The local economy has historically been rooted in manufacturing and rubber production, though the employment base has diversified considerably over the decades into healthcare, education, and professional services.

Market description generated from current MLS and U.S. Census data.