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Looking for affordable Akron storage units? Storage Rentals of America offers secure and flexible storage solutions tailored to the needs of Akron, Ohio. Our facility provides a wide range of unit sizes, from compact 5x5 spaces ideal for small items like boxes and seasonal decorations, to spacious 10x30 units capable of storing the contents of a multi-bedroom home or large business inventory. Conveniently located, our Akron facility makes it easy to access and store your belongings with confidence.
We also offer secure parking solutions for vehicles, RVs, boats, and trailers. Whether you need a temporary spot during the off-season or a long-term parking option, we have the space to meet your needs. Our parking areas are designed with safety and convenience in mind, giving you peace of mind while keeping your vehicles protected and easily accessible. Whatever your storage or parking requirements, our Akron facility has a solution for you.
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Moving and storage go hand in hand. Whether traveling across town or the country, Moving is an exciting and fresh start. While Storage Rentals of America is here to help you with all your storage needs, we also want to help you get familiar with the area. That's why we put together this resource guide for Akron. Ohio.
What You Should Know About Akron, OH
Akron is the fifth-largest city in the state of Ohio. Its population is close to 200,000 people. It was founded in 1825 and is the county seat of Summit County. It is 30 miles south of downtown Cleveland. When taking Interstate 77 south from Cleveland, the interstate passes just west of the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. The Cuyahoga River passes near Akron and goes north through Cleveland and then to Lake Erie.
What To Do in Akron, OH
There are beautiful parks and nature preserves in the Akron area. Two of the most popular ones are Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens and the F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm. The nearby Cuyahoga Valley National Park and the Portage Lakes State Park are excellent for hiking, camping, and fishing.
The Akron Civic Theater is an excellent place to see performances and concerts. Dr. Bob's Home, Perkins Stone Mansion, and the John Brown House are fascinating museums of vintage homes. Another excellent museum is the Akron Art Museum.
Lock 3 is an outdoor performance area that has events during the holidays and concerts during the summer. The City of Akron maintains two public golf courses, the Good Park and the Mud Run Golf Course/Driving Range. There is a First Tee program to teach kids how to play golf.
Working in Akron, OH
Though called the 'Rubber Capital of the World,' Akron has many other industries for potential residents. Currently, over 400 companies in the area produce various polymers. Polymer Valley, as it is referred to, is served by many residents and attracts many new workers. Beyond polymers and rubber, Akron also has a local branch of Lockheed-Martin.
City-Data reports that companies in Akron are in these sectors: health care (14.1%), hospitality (9.2%), education (7.5%), waste management (5.4%), construction (4.4%), technical services (3.9%), and finance/insurance (3.5%).
The most common types of workers in Akron are managers (5.4%), manufacturing personnel (4.0%), labor/materials dispatchers (3.9%), chefs/ food preparers (3.5%), maintenance workers (3.4%), nurses (3.4%), and retail sales workers (3.1%).
Akron, OH Neighborhoods
For those looking to buy or rent a home, Akron is a lovely city with many nice neighborhoods to consider. Here are ten of Akron's best neighborhoods:
- Ghent: Median Home Price is $373,872.
- North Revere Road and Woodsmill Road: Median Home Price is $338,812.
- Copley Junction: Median Home Price is $272,053.
- Pigeon Creek: Median Home Price is $208,574.
- Portage Lakes: Median Home Price is $188,079.
- Wiltshire Road and Sand Run Road: Median Home Price is $174,907.
Akron, OH School District
The Akron School District manages 47 public schools and three community learning centers. The area has 31 elementary schools, 7 middle schools, and 12 high schools.
Private Schools: There are 29 private schools, which include Montessori schools, Christian academies, and Catholic schools.
Colleges and Universities: Akron and the surrounding area have many colleges and universities, which include the University of Akron and Herzing University in Akron. Kent State University is in Kent, Ohio, just a few miles northeast of Akron. Malone University, Walsh University, Hiram University, and Aultman College of Nursing and Health Sciences are near Canton, Ohio, just a few miles south of Akron.
Moving to Akron, OH Resource Guide
Here is some helpful contact information for those new to Akron:
Driver's License and Auto Registration: The Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles is where you go to register your vehicles and get a driver's license. The BMV office is located at 688 Wolf Ledges Parkway in Akron.
Electricity: Provided by Ohio Edison First Energy
Natural Gas: Provided by Columbia Gas
Water, Sewer, Trash Pickup, and Recycling Services: Provided by the City of Akron Utilities
Telecommunication Services: Provided by many companies. Compare services at HighSpeedInternet.com.
Cable Television: Provided by Akron Cable, Spectrum SeniorTV, and many others. Compare services at CableTV.com. DirecTV provides Satellite Television.
Municipal Government: The City of Akron has offices in the City Hall at 146 South Hyde Street in Akron. The Akron Recreation Parks Division maintains the public parks and manages the community centers, fitness centers, and learning centers. There are sports and athletic programs and swimming pools.
Akron, OH Housing
The homes are affordable in Akron, with a median price of $80,000, and 51% are owner-occupied. The median rent is $693, which is very reasonable. The median age in Akron is 36 years old. This is three years lower than the median age for Ohio, which is 39. This lower median age is partly due to the number of college students that attend the University of Akron.
The cost of living in Akron is 10% lower than the state of Ohio and 19% less than the national median for the cost of living in America. The low median housing price in Akron makes it easier for first-time homebuyers to get a starter home, and then they can trade up to a house in a better area at a higher price as they gain more financial strength over time.