Metro area index
Home appreciation in the Akron, OH metro area
FHFA HPI® data shows the Akron, OH metro area's all-transactions index changed +3.2% over the year to Q2 2026, versus +4.3% for Ohio and +3.0% for the U.S. That ranks 213th of 410 metro areas and divisions FHFA tracks.
- 1-year change
- +3.2%
- 5-year change
- +46.3%
- Since Q1 1995
- +172%
- Metro rank (1 year)
- 213th
U.S. +3.0%
U.S. +41.3%
U.S. +292%
of 410
Akron, OH vs Ohio and the U.S.
FHFA HPI® all-transactions index, rebased so Q1 1995 = 100, through Q2 2026
- Akron, OH: 272.0
- Ohio: 301.1
- United States: 391.6
Appreciation by time window
| Window | Metro | OH | U.S. | Gap vs OH | Gap vs U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | +3.2% | +4.3% | +3.0% | −1.1 pts | +0.2 pts |
| 3 years | +19.2% | +18.3% | +12.9% | +0.9 pts | +6.3 pts |
| 5 years | +46.3% | +48.1% | +41.3% | −1.9 pts | +5.0 pts |
| 10 years | +93.2% | +103% | +93.3% | −9.4 pts | −0.1 pts |
| Since Q1 1995 | +172% | +201% | +292% | −29.1 pts | −119.6 pts |
3-digit ZIP regions in the Akron, OH area
Regions with at least 10% of their 2010 population inside the metro, largest overlap first. A 3-digit ZIP region can extend beyond the metro boundary.
| 3-digit ZIP region | State | 1 year | 5 years | Since Q1 1995 | Population in metro |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 443 · Akron, OH area | OH | +2.9% | +46.4% | +163% | 100% |
| 442 · Cuyahoga Falls, OH area | OH | +2.9% | +46.5% | +181% | 63% |
Boom, bust, and recovery in Akron, OH area
Akron, OH area's index peaked in Q1 2006, fell 17.4% to its low in Q2 2012, and regained its peak in Q3 2018, about 12.5 years after the top. Today it sits +78.2% versus that 2000s peak. How every state and ZIP region fared
| Area | 2000s peak | Low point | Peak to low | Back to peak | Today vs peak |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metro | Q1 2006 | Q2 2012 | -17.4% | Q3 2018 (12.5 yrs) | +78.2% |
| OH | Q4 2005 | Q2 2012 | -12.9% | Q2 2017 (11.5 yrs) | +95.6% |
| U.S. | Q1 2007 | Q2 2012 | -19.0% | Q4 2016 (9.8 yrs) | +89.3% |
Appreciation after inflation
Adjusting for consumer price inflation, Akron, OH area's index has changed +22.9% in real terms since Q1 1995. Home prices vs inflation
| Window | Inflation (CPI-U) | Metro after inflation | OH after inflation | U.S. after inflation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | +3.9% | -0.6% | +0.4% | -0.8% |
| 3 years | +9.8% | +8.6% | +7.7% | +2.8% |
| 5 years | +24.0% | +17.9% | +19.4% | +13.9% |
| 10 years | +39.1% | +38.9% | +45.7% | +39.0% |
| Since Q1 1995 | +121% | +22.9% | +36.0% | +76.8% |
If you bought in the Akron, OH area in…
An example $300,000 purchase grown at the metro index rate to Q2 2026.
| Bought in | Index change | $300,000 then, at the metro rate |
|---|---|---|
| Q2 1995 | +168% | $804,258 |
| Q2 2000 | +116% | $648,339 |
| Q2 2005 | +81.3% | $543,855 |
| Q2 2010 | +101% | $604,489 |
| Q2 2015 | +97.8% | $593,325 |
| Q2 2020 | +62.9% | $488,798 |
| Q2 2021 | +46.3% | $438,757 |
| Q2 2023 | +19.2% | $357,581 |
| Q2 2025 | +3.2% | $309,689 |
Frequently asked questions
- How much have home prices risen in the Akron, OH area?
- FHFA HPI® data for the Akron, OH metro area shows changes of +3.2% over one year, +46.3% over five years, and +93.2% over ten years to Q2 2026, and +172% since Q1 1995.
- Is the Akron, OH area beating the national average?
- Over the past year the metro's index moved +0.2 pts versus the U.S.; over five years the gap is +5.0 pts.
- What area does this metro index cover?
- FHFA computes metro indexes using the counties in each OMB-defined metropolitan statistical area. The index covers the whole area, so individual neighborhoods and homes can differ from it.