Living in Northwest Akron Akron

Northwest Akron Apartments for Rent

Northwest Akron is the 20th most walkable neighborhood in Akron with 11,659 residents.

Northwest Akron has minimal public transportation and does not have many bike lanes.

Nearby neighborhoods: Merriam Valley, Wallhaven, Highland Square, West Akron, Fairlawn Heights, Lane-Wooster and North Hill.

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Northwest Akron is a Car-Dependent neighborhood

Almost all errands require a car.

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Almost all errands require a car in Northwest Akron Akron.

Northwest Akron is the 20th most walkable neighborhood in Akron with a Walk Score of 24.

Find apartments in Akron's most walkable neighborhoods: University of Akron, Highland Square and Firestone Park.

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Northwest Akron Neighborhood Ranking

Compare Northwest Akron to other Akron neighborhoods.

Rank #	Name	Walk Score	Transit Score	Bike Score	Population
18	Elizabeth Park Valley	36	36	38	3,713
19	Fairlawn Heights	32	23	30	2,836
20	Northwest Akron	24	24	34	11,659
21	Merriam Valley	23	11	26	8,239

Eating & Drinking

There are about 71 restaurants, bars and coffee shops in Northwest Akron.

People in Northwest Akron can walk to an average of 2 restaurants, bars and coffee shops in 5 minutes.

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thumbnail for The Sand Run Parkway Jogging Trail The Parkway Jogging Trail is the most popular in the park district, averaging more than 1,000 users a day, year-round. At the start of the trail, from the Old Portage Area, a one-mile (round trip) section earns Class B status and is good for users with wheelchairs, walkers, canes and strollers.

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on The Sand Run Parkway Jogging Trail

Northwest Akron has Minimal Transit

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Public Transit Routes

Northwest Akron has minimal public transportation and about 2 bus lines passing through it.

Transit Time

The map above shows how far you can travel in 30 minutes from Northwest Akron on public transit.

Northwest Akron is Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure.

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Apartments Near Northwest Akron Schools

Firestone High School

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