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Goodyear Heights

Ohio · Akron · 18,412 residents · 4.811 sq mi
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The short version

Goodyear Heights has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $55,556. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $106,853. These figures are approximated by combining the 4 census tracts that make up Goodyear Heights; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
61% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
18,412
Population density
3,827 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
41.3
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,556
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$28,547
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.5%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.3%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.385
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade15.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$106,853
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$951
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
61.1%
38.9% rent
Vacancy rate
7.5%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.5%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.6%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.9
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic59.9%(11,021)
Black21.6%(3,982)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(347)
Asian3.7%(674)
Other13%(2,388)
Diversity Score72.1%(13,266)
2024
White, non-Hispanic59.9%(11,021)
Black21.6%(3,982)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(347)
Asian3.7%(674)
Other13%(2,388)
Diversity Score72.1%(13,266)
Diversity Score
72
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.8%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.1%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.1%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.4 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.8%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.7%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.1%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.1%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.2%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.3%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.6%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.8%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.7%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.7%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
Female
49.7%
Foreign born
3.9%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.0%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.2%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.9%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.1%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.0%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.0%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Goodyear Heights, Akron, Ohio?

Goodyear Heights, Akron, Ohio has about 18,412 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Goodyear Heights, Akron, Ohio?

The typical household in Goodyear Heights, Akron, Ohio earns about $55,556 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Goodyear Heights, Akron, Ohio expensive?

In Goodyear Heights, Akron, Ohio, the median home is worth about $106,853, and the typical rent is about $951 a month.

How educated are people in Goodyear Heights, Akron, Ohio?

About 19.8% of adults age 25 and over in Goodyear Heights, Akron, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Goodyear Heights, Akron, Ohio?

About 17.3% of people in Goodyear Heights, Akron, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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