Median Age
42 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 13% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
22%
Barberton
Barberton, OH Area Guide
Avg Rent
$802
Population
24,859
Renter Mix
40% Rent
A charming small-town environment in Akron’s south suburbs
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The small city of Barberton is a suburban community located just southwest of Downtown Akron. Nicknamed “The Magic City,” Barberton is well known for its preserved historic architecture, particularly the many French Renaissance Revival-style structures built by the town’s namesake, O.C. Barber, in the early 20th century.
While primarily a residential community serving large numbers of Akron-area commuters, the city features a large and diverse selection of shopping and dining options clustered at the center of town around Lake Anna. Lake Anna Park serves as a gorgeous common area for locals, best known for the magnificent cherry blossoms that come into bloom every spring -- the Cherry Blossom Festival in May is one of the city’s longest-running and best-loved community events.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$46,701
Average: $59,923
Education
3,921
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
11,347
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Barberton has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
40%
Non-Renters
60%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
11%
Other Education
89%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Barberton, OH is $802 for one bedroom, $822 for two bedrooms, and $1,101 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Barberton has increased by 0.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$802/month
659 Sq Ft
House
$1,302/month
1,057 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Barberton, OH is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 100
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Schools
Barberton Elementary School East
Public
Grades K-5
661 Students
Public
Grades K-8
725 Students
Public
Grades K-4
800 Students
Public
Grades K-5
673 Students
Public
Grades K-4
361 Students
Public
Grades K-8
725 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,000 Students
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Points of Interest
Parks and Recreation
- Silver Creek Metro Park
- Portage Lakes State Park
- Firestone Metro Park
- Akron Zoo
- Green Leaf Park
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Akron-Canton Regional
- Cleveland-Hopkins 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.