Barberton

Located in Summit County, Barberton is a city of roughly 25,000 residents with a housing stock of about 12,000 units. Just under 60 percent of households own their homes, and median gross rent runs around $794 per month. The city carries a median household income of $48,943. Commutes here tend to be relatively short, averaging about 20.6 minutes, and only 2 percent of workers work from home, suggesting most residents head out to jobs each day. The housing inventory reflects a mid-sized industrial city that grew substantially in the early twentieth century, and many of its neighborhoods feature older single-family homes alongside a mix of rental properties. Barberton sits close to Akron, which gives residents access to a broader regional job market while still maintaining a distinct local identity. The combination of a majority owner-occupied housing base and modest rents points to a relatively accessible housing market by Ohio standards.

Market description generated from current MLS and U.S. Census data.