Akron, OH

Metro area in Ohio · Updated Jan 2026

12-Month Forecast ↑ +2.0%

Median Home Value

$225,386

↑ +3.9%

Year-over-year

Median Rent

$1,231/mo

↑ +3.8%

Year-over-year

Rental Yield

6.6%

Excellent for investors

5-Year Appreciation

+37.4%

Income Needed to Buy

$64,099

20% down, 30% DTI max

Active Listings

1,568

For-sale inventory

Price-to-Rent Ratio

15.3

Neutral market

Price Forecast

1 Month

↑ +0.4%

3 Months

↑ +1.1%

12 Months

↑ +2.0%

5-Year Price Trend

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