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Akron, Pennsylvania, in Lancaster county, is 9 miles NE of Lancaster, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 56 miles W of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The town is conveniently located inside the Lancaster metropolitan area. There are an estimated 4,046 people in Akron.
In Akron, about 62% of adults are married.
In 2000, Akron had a median family income of $53,365. Akron has more than its share of wealthy families and people. The town has a large middle class. You won't find a lot of people in Akron living below the poverty line. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in the town.
In the 2004 race for President, John Kerry was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($250) in Akron. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.
The low crime rate is a boost to quality of living and housing values in Akron.
Approximately 66% of housing in Akron is owner-occupied. The town contains many homes that have been built in recent years.
In Akron, 91% of commuters drive to work. Akron is not so congested and car-oriented that lots of people can't get around on foot or by bike.
Akron strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Pennsylvania):
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| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 7% |  |
| Low Violent Crime (vs. State) | Top 8% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 15% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 15% | |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 16% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 18% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 19% | |
Comparing Akron to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Pennsylvania (State):
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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