Akron, Ohio
Is Chapel Hill a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide
Explore safety, home prices, commute patterns, and neighborhood insights in Akron, Ohio - so you can decide with confidence before buying or renting.
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Crime Summary:
Crime Overview (last 12 months)
Severe664
Medium745
Low1312
Other4648
325 Registered Offenders Nearby
Rape91
Child involved82
Assault49
Other127
Crime Details:
Recent reported incidents in the past 12 months (newest first). Up to 10 records.
| Crime date | Crime description | Address | Crime category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a hospital emergency room parking lot after security reported a man flailing his arms outside. The man had not gone inside the emergency room, and officers made contact with him near the entrance doors. | Akron General Ave, Akron, OH 44307 | Disturbance |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services dispatched to Byers Avenue near Ack Fowler Senior High Rise, close to Payne Avenue and West Market Street in Cuyahoga Falls. | Byers Ave & Payne Ave, Akron, OH 44302 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched for a welfare check at a Circle K on 4th Street after a caller reported the store should be closed but its lights were still on and cars were driving slowly in the area. | 4th St, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221 | Suspicious Activity |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services dispatched for a sick person near Rocky Brook Drive and Moonless Trail. | Rocky Brook Dr, Akron, OH 44313 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible suspicious person near South Collinwood after a caller saw someone flashing a flashlight through their basement window. | South St, Akron, OH 44314 | Suspicious Activity |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, medics were sent to an apartment building on Locust Street for a possible overdose or poisoning. | Locust St, Akron, OH 44307 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, a psychiatric medical emergency was reported near East Avenue close to Lakewood Boulevard and National Avenue in Akron. | East Ave, Akron, OH 44314 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, officers are dispatched to a suspicious vehicle near Tall Grass Circle, where a black four-door sedan with a canoe has reportedly been parked by the tennis court with its door open for about 30 minutes and no one inside. | Tall Grass Cir, Stow, OH 44224 | Suspicious Activity |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services are responding to a sick person near White Avenue between Trestle Avenue and Fifth Avenue. | White Ave, Akron, OH 44307 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services responded to a reported animal bite near Fifth Avenue, close to Ross Street and Maxon Drive in Akron. | 5th Ave, Akron, OH 44306 | Medical Emergency |
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Median Home Price
$147,362
Average Rent
$1,381
Vacancy Rate
8.1%
Nearby neighborhoods
Overview of Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill is a suburban neighborhood in Akron, Ohio, with a mix of owners and renters.
Housing mostly consists of small to medium single-family homes and apartments built between 1940 and 1999.
SuburbanMixed OwnershipModerate VacancyDiverse Ancestry
Quick Facts
| Suburban Density | Yes |
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Housing market and real estate character
Chapel Hill features a mix of owner and renter occupied housing with moderate vacancy.
| Housing Age (1940-1999) |
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What buyers will notice right away
Housing is occupied by both owners and renters, offering diverse options.
Vacancy rate is near the national median.
Families & Lifestyle
A large share of households consist of people living alone.
Single Living — More than half of households are individuals living alone, shaping community dynamics.
| Households with People Living Alone | 53.8% |
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Demographics
| Income Rank | Lower than 93.6% of U.S. neighborhoods |
|---|---|
| Childhood Poverty Rate | 49.0% |
| Occupations - Manufacturing & Labor | 38.7% |
| Occupations - Executive & Professional | 22.8% |
| Asian Ancestry | 16.6% |
| Irish Ancestry | 14.1% |
| English Speakers | 79.4% |
| Foreign Born | 15.4% |
Commute
Most residents have short commutes and a high rate of carpooling.
Chapel Hill features short commutes and strong carpooling habits.
Carpooling — Nearly a quarter of commuters carpool, well above the national average.
Short Commutes — Most residents spend between 15 and 30 minutes commuting.
| Main Commute Time | 15-30 minutes |
|---|---|
| Drive Alone Rate | 72.9 |
| Carpool Rate | 24.6 |
Homes for sale near 44310
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the median home price in Chapel Hill?
The median home price is $147,362, less expensive than 78.6% of Ohio neighborhoods.
What percentage of households live alone?
53.8% of households consist of people living alone, higher than 97.1% of U.S. neighborhoods.
What is the childhood poverty rate?
49.0% of children live below the federal poverty line, higher than 93.8% of U.S. neighborhoods.