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Akron, New York, in Erie county, is 13 miles E of Amherst, New York (center to center) and 21 miles NE of Buffalo, New York. The village is conveniently located inside the Buffalo - Niagara Falls metropolitan area. There are an estimated 3,085 people in Akron.
In Akron, about 54% of adults are married.
In 2000, Akron had a median family income of $48,083.
In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($8,300) in Akron. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.
Approximately 64% of housing in Akron is owner-occupied. Living the single life? Just starting out? Well, you can likely find a small apartment rental in the village. Akron is known in New York for having lower rents than most places.
In Akron, 96% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Akron to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):
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| Short Commute Times | | |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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