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Living in Northwest Akron Akron

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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24 Walk Score of Northwest Akron, Akron, OH

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.

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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

thumbnail for The Sand Run Parkway Jogging TrailThe 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.

Andrew Bixenstine
on The Sand Run Parkway Jogging Trail

24 Transit Score of Northwest Akron, Akron, OH

Northwest Akron has Minimal Transit

It is possible to get on a bus. Find Northwest Akron Akron apartments for rent on Redfin.

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.

34 Bike Score of Northwest Akron, Akron, OH

Northwest Akron is Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure.

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