South Akron is the 14th most walkable neighborhood in Akron with 6,015 residents.
Nearby neighborhoods: Firestone Park, University of Ohio Akron, Downtown, Summit Lake, East Akron, Middlebury and Lane-Wooster.
Most errands require a car.

Most errands require a car in South Akron.
South Akron is the 14th most walkable neighborhood in Akron with a Walk Score of 48.
The best Akron neighborhoods for walkability are University of Ohio Akron, Downtown and Highland Square.
Compare South Akron to other Akron neighborhoods.
Rank # |
Name |
Walk Score |
Transit Score |
Bike Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | Rolling Acres | 49 | - | - |
| 13 | Summit Lake | 48 | - | - |
| 14 | South Akron | 48 | - | - |
| 15 | Ellet | 47 | - | - |
| 16 | Lane-Wooster | 44 | - | - |
There are about 10 restaurants, bars and coffee shops in South Akron. People in South Akron can walk to an average of 0.7 restaurants, bars and coffee shops in 5 minutes.
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