Akron, OH

West Akron

Neighborhood Overview

Buy:
$8.48K - $499K
For Sale on Trulia:
78 homes
Rent:
$750 - $2.36K
For Rent on Trulia:
61 homes
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What Locals Say about West Akron

At least 156 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 89 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 87 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 86 % Say parking is easy

  • 83 % Say car is needed

  • 77 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 72 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 66 % Say kids play outside

  • 62 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 54 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 52 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 49 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 48 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 43 % Say there's wildlife

  • 39 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 39 % Say it's quiet

  • 37 % Say there are community events

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  • Tiffany Filipski
    "Love highland square area! Kids are plenty and all are well behaved! Very close nit and I just enjoy the neighborhood! "
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  • Tiffany Filipski
    "Just keep to yourself and you’ll be alright! Mind your business and keep your head down! It’s not a bad place, just some rude people!"
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  • Trulia User
    "it's a good neighborhood to live in and a good house to start a family at it would be a good start for tye rest of my future and something for employers to look at to be more professional "
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  • Trulia User
    "There are a few pets in this neighborhood bit's neighborhood but you don't really know they're in the neighborhood because the owners have great control of their animals"
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  • Trulia User
    "There are few families with school age children in this neighborhood and the public schools are not good. There is a lot of crime, including gun crime. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Nice quiet enjoy the easy access to stores and shopping in the area. Loved here most of my life can’t complain."
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  • Trulia User
    "I have been to the pet expo At hardest park. And also To a few rummage sales in the spring and summer. I enjoy walking my dog around Schneider Park."
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  • Gina M.
    "There are some nice neighborhood. some nice houses. I grew up on the westside. also Goodyear heights is a great area to raise kids too "
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  • Shatora J.
    "everything is calm and quiet and we all loves fur buddies.....the community is great schools good less crime "
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  • Amy S. C.
    "I feel very safe here, and the neighbors are very friendly. I have lived here most of my life, and it is very cozy and well-maintained."
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  • Deborah L. G.
    "I feel dog owners would love the neighborhood. I haven't lived in this area for several years, but I love the area. It's convenient to restaurants, gas, shopping etc. "
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  • Wynter M.
    "Dog owners would like the scenic environment of West Akron. Neighbor close to small parks, walking distance."
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  • Terry H.
    "The barking would definitely be a problem for all dog owners even non-dog owners, but they will love the space and open feild for dog activities "
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  • Ryan T. .
    "It seems like everyone has dogs in west Akron. This is the animal lover side of town for sure. You’ll see residents walking their pets frequently "
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  • Kimberlybeacham1
    "I've lived here for almost four years I've never had any problems it's quiet neighbors look out for each other"
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  • Independentexile
    "Yards a little small for big dogs, but lots of parks, dog park fairly close, lots of neighborhood for walks "
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  • Gloriuscreations
    "Everything is available shopping area groceries gas stations laundry and vetenary, barbers senior housing etc."
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  • Scott C. C.
    "I have lived here for almost two years and despite some gunshots it is a pretty safe place. I like it here."
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  • miss v
    "I have lived in this neighborhood for a few years it has got worse more gun shots more young boys dying more drama than normal the worry as a mother raising kids here doesn’t feel safe anymore "
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  • Elash1
    "They hold all kinds of events here that are special to local residents. The Porch Rocker is an annual event that has grown large. There are others that are making the neighborhood awesome. "
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  • Desiree W.
    "They robbed me and my husband every since I came back to the west side of Akron it’s been nothing but trouble and violence "
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  • Scott C. C.
    "I like to live here but is noisy and often hot The houses here are well kept and the bus line is about 4 blocks away"
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  • Tanisha H.
    "Great schools in the area great people and they have community watch I was born and raised in West Akron I love it"
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  • Scott C. C.
    "A really nice place to live The only problem is the loud music plaid by the neighbors on the weekends. Most people are very nice"
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