Barberton, Ohio

Small Ohio city with local appeal

Midwest Akron, OH Metro

WhereAtHome Score

80.6

B-

out of 100

Overview

Barberton is an Ohio city with a population of approximately 24,563, part of the Akron, OH metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $158,581. Median household income is $49,289.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 24,563 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $158,581 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $49,289 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 22.7 minutes
  • Part of the Akron, OH metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

24,563

Source: Census ACS

$158,581

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$49,289

Source: Census ACS

22.7 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

42

Source: Walk Score

83 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Summit County (county-level results)

53%
46%
Democrat 145,005
Republican 125,910
Leans D+7.0

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 100/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 85.6/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 64.7/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 50/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 42/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 45.8/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 80.6

Location

Barberton, OH (41.0186, -81.6153)
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Last Updated: 2026-01-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.