Median Age
40 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
20%
Akron
Akron, PA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$835
Population
4,133
Renter Mix
38% Rent
An endlessly enjoyable small town in southeastern Pennsylvania
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Akron is a town of just 4,000 in a space barely bigger than one square mile. Set between Lancaster and Reading along State Route 272, this close-knit community provides residents with charming community parks and a characterful Main Street district. Weirser’s Market, a locally run grocery store, is known for its donuts and service. There are plenty of apartment communities to choose from in Akron, and a great number of single-family rentals as well.
Many residents head down into Lancaster for a greater selection of restaurants and amenities, and Reading is just a 30-minute drive northeast. However, you may find it hard to leave the charming environment of Akron.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$70,251
Average: $83,734
Education
620
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
2,342
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Akron has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
38%
Non-Renters
62%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
13%
Other Education
87%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Akron, PA is $835 for one bedroom, and $1,164 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Akron has increased by 1.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$835/month
652 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Akron, PA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
276 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Landis Valley Museum
- Children's Museum of Lancaster
- Lancaster Science Factory
- Musser Park
- Speedwell Forge Park
Airports
- Harrisburg International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.