Highland Square, Akron, OH

Is Highland Square a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide

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Hoodscore
59

Crime Summary:

Crime Overview (last 12 months)

Severe630
Medium717
Low1182
Other4305

319 Registered Offenders Nearby

Rape85
Child involved84
Assault47
Other126

Crime Details:

Recent reported incidents in the past 12 months (newest first). Up to 10 records.

Crime dateCrime descriptionAddressCrime category
Jul 16, 2026As 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 44307Disturbance
Jul 16, 2026As 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 44302Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026As 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 44221Suspicious Activity
Jul 16, 2026As 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 44313Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026As 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 44314Suspicious Activity
Jul 16, 2026As 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 44307Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026As 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 44314Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a business on West Market Street for a reported partial burglar alarm activation at the main entry door.W Market St Bldg a suite 102, Fairlawn, OH 44333Break-In
Jul 16, 2026As 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 44307Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026As 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 44306Medical Emergency

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Median Home Price
$229,175
Average Rent
$1,320
Vacancy Rate
8.7%

Neighborhood Overview

Highland Square is an urban neighborhood in Akron, Ohio, with a median home price of $229,175, moderately priced within the state.

The area features a mix of small to medium single-family homes and apartments, many built before 1940, with a moderate vacancy rate.

UrbanHistoric HomesMixed Ownership

Quick Facts

Historic Homes55.9% built no later than 1939

Housing market and real estate character

Highland Square's housing includes small to medium single-family homes and apartment complexes, with a mix of owners and renters.

Housing TypeSmall to medium single-family homes and apartments

What buyers will notice right away

High concentration of historic homes offers unique architectural charm.
Balanced mix of owners and renters provides diverse housing options.

Families & Lifestyle

Highland Square is affordable for first-time home buyers and features a diverse occupational mix.

Accessible Housing — Homes priced below state median with moderate appreciation potential.
First-Time Home Buyer RankingTop 9.3% in Ohio
Childhood Poverty Rate6.3%

Demographics

Executive, Management, Professional Occupations57.9%
Sales and Service Occupations23.9%
Manufacturing and Laborer Occupations13.1%
English Speakers97.3% of households
Polish Speakers4.3%
Croatian Ancestry1.8%
Lebanese Ancestry2.0%
Greek Speakers1.1%
Top AncestriesGerman (23.4%), Irish (14.0%), English (10.3%), Italian (9.1%), Scottish (5.6%)

Commute

Most residents have short commutes, with many driving alone or carpooling.

Highland Square offers short commutes and a mix of solo and carpool driving.

Short Commutes — 43.7% of commuters spend under 15 minutes traveling to work.
Carpooling — 6.4% of residents carpool, supporting shared transportation.
Drive Alone Rate72.1%
Carpool Rate6.4%
Main Commute TimeUnder 15 minutes

Homes for sale near 44303

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$249,000
2 bd | 2 ba | 1,036 sqft
44303 Delaire Landing Rd #303-00
Philadelphia, PA, 19114
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$139,000
2 bd | 2 ba | 1,334 sqft
275 N Portage Path APT 6C
Akron, OH, 44303
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Highland Square?

The median home price is $229,175.

Are there many historic homes in Highland Square?

Yes, 55.9% of homes were built no later than 1939.

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