About Akron
Set in the northwestern part of New York, Akron is a small town with an estimated population of 2,886.
Officially, Akron is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 2.02 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,429 residents per square mile.
📰 Akron News Today
- Obituary for Richard W. Thomas, Sr. Ross Funeral Home of Akron · Aug 16
- Schedule - Akron Tigers (Akron, NY) JV Football 26-27 MaxPreps · Aug 13
- Akron Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 22
- Supreme Court again rebuffs Trump’s push to toss out $5 million verdict in E. Jean Carroll case - Akron News-Reporter Akron News-Reporter · Aug 17
- 'Improper' cigarette disposal sparks $2M fire at an Erie County golf club WGRZ · May 23
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Akron Unique
- One of 8 places in the US named Akron — but the New York one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in northwestern New York, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of New York — one of 1,293 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Akron
- The Hawk's Nest Cafe (café)
- Yogi's Brick Oven Bistro — pizza
- Akron Ale House
- Candy Apple
- Guy's Submarine Shop — sandwich
- Kaboodles Cafe
- Pizzabella & Pasta
- Tim Hortons — coffee shop (café)
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Knight-Sutton Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Akron
- Akron Falls Park reviews ★
- Onondaga Escarpment Unique Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Tonawanda Wildlife Management Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Newstead Veterans Park reviews ★
- Rock garden · Garden reviews ★
- Russell Park reviews ★
- Wilder Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Akron
- AKRON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- AKRON HIGH SCHOOL
- AKRON MIDDLE SCHOOL
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateNew York
TypeVillage
Population (2024)2,886
Rank in state#243 of 595
Land area2.02 sq mi
Density1,429/sq mi
Coordinates43.0180, -78.4978