North Akron

north side · 44310

North Akron, the 44310, is the flatter, working stretch toward the Cuyahoga Valley, where bungalows, body shops, and the old rubber-era street grid still set the tone. Rent runs cheaper than the west side, which is the headline draw, and the valley trails are genuinely close. Dating-wise, expect a thinner cafe bench and a heavier reliance on driving across town for a real Friday night. Bring patience for the housing stock and a willingness to host. The upside: you are minutes from downtown without paying Highland Square prices, and the locals are not auditioning.

5,213

singles 22–50

58%

male

$29,752

median income

$980

median rent

The data

North Akron by the numbers

North Akron runs male-heavy, about 58% men to 42% women.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
Median individual income in North Akron is about $29,800.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
Ohio doesn’t have true party registration; by the 2024 presidential vote Summit County leaned Democratic, about 53% Harris to 46% Trump.
● Modeled · Summit County (OH) Board of Elections certified canvass, Nov 2024
The median renter in North Akron pays about $980 a month.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
About 5,200 North Akron residents ages 22 to 50 are single.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023

On the ground

Local date spots

20 spots · tap a point, label, or class to filter

Class

Budget

Vibe

20 spots across North Akron

North Akron
Dining
Luigi's Restaurant
Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 5,642
North Akron
Dining
Crave
American restaurant$$$$★ 4.3 · 1,395
North Akron
Activity
Full Grip Games
Board game club★ 4.5 · 756
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access
Find it
121 E Market St, Akron, OH 44308
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 756 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Full Grip Games.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon12 to 10 PM
Tue12 to 8 PM
Wed12 to 8 PM
Thu12 to 8 PM
Fri12 to 8 PM
SatClosed
Sun12 to 8 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
In-store pickup · In-store shopping · Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
LGBTQ+ friendly
Contact
Call Site Maps
North Akron
Dining
Caravan House
Asian restaurant$$$$★ 4.8 · 704
North Akron
Activity
BLU Jazz+
Jazz club$$$$★ 4.7 · 667
LGBTQ+ friendlyGood for groups
Find it
47 E Market St, Akron, OH 44308
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 667 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at BLU Jazz+.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue7 PM to 12 AM
WedClosed
Thu7 PM to 12 AM
Fri7 PM to 12 AM
Sat7 PM to 12 AM
SunClosed
Parking
Free parking garage
Dining
Onsite services · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Contact
Call Site Maps
North Akron
Activity
Akron Art Museum
Art museum★ 4.6 · 654
Wheelchair access
Find it
1 S High St, Akron, OH 44308
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 654 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Akron Art Museum.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
Wed12 to 5 PM
Thu12 to 9 PM
Fri12 to 5 PM
Sat12 to 5 PM
Sun12 to 5 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly
Contact
Call Site Maps
North Akron
Activity
Jilly's Music Room
Live music venue★ 4.5 · 544
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access
Find it
Jilly's Music Room, 111 N Main St, Akron, OH 44308
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 544 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Jilly's Music Room.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
Wed5 to 10 PM
Thu5 to 10 PM
Fri5 PM to 1 AM
Sat11 AM to 1 AM
Sun11 AM to 3 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Contact
Call Site Maps
North Akron
Activity
Musica
Live music venue★ 4.6 · 511
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access
Find it
51 E Market St, Akron, OH 44308
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 511 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Musica.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
Wed7 PM to 12 AM
Thu7 PM to 12 AM
Fri7 PM to 12 AM
Sat7 PM to 12 AM
SunClosed
Parking
Free parking lot
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
LGBTQ+ friendly
Contact
Site Maps
North Akron
Cafés
647 Coffee
Coffee shop$$$$★ 4.7 · 498
North Akron
Drinks
The Green Dragon Inn
Bar$$$$★ 4.7 · 490
North Akron
Drinks
Northside Speakeasy
Bar$$$$★ 4.7 · 479
North Akron
Drinks
Ray's Pub
Bar$$$$★ 4.1 · 477
North Akron
Cafés
Akron Coffee Roasters
Coffee shop$$$$★ 4.8 · 446
North Akron
Cafés
Porchlight Coffee Co.
Coffee shop$$$$★ 4.9 · 337
North Akron
Cafés
Portal West Coffee
Coffee shop$$$$★ 4.9 · 333
North Akron
Dining
Zakee Mediterranean street food
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.9 · 247
North Akron
Dining
The Plannerz Place Eatery
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.8 · 189
North Akron
Cafés
Chef Gina's Bakeshop
Dessert shop$$$$★ 5 · 141
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access
Find it
21 Furnace St, Akron, OH 44308
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
5★ from 141 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$$ · top-end is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Chef Gina's Bakeshop.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$80
Their share$80
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue11 AM to 7 PM
Wed11 AM to 7 PM
Thu11 AM to 7 PM
Fri11 AM to 7 PM
Sat11 AM to 7 PM
Sun11 AM to 3 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
In-store shopping · Onsite services · Takeout
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Crowd
LGBTQ+ friendly
Contact
Call Site Maps
North Akron
Drinks
Baxter's Speakeasy
Bar$$$$★ 4.6 · 102
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
22 N High St, Akron, OH 44308
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 102 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Baxter's Speakeasy.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
WedClosed
Thu7 PM to 12 AM
Fri7 PM to 2 AM
Sat7 PM to 2 AM
SunClosed
Parking
Free parking garage
Dining
Outdoor seating · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Contact
Call Site Maps
North Akron
Cafés
Essential Dipped Delights
Dessert shop★ 5 · 62
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access
Find it
21 Furnace St, Akron, OH 44308
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
5★ from 62 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Essential Dipped Delights.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue1:30 to 6:30 PM
Wed1:30 to 6:30 PM
Thu1:30 to 6:30 PM
Fri1:30 to 7 PM
Sat1:30 to 7 PM
SunClosed
Dining
Delivery · In-store pickup · In-store shopping · Onsite services · Takeout
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Crowd
LGBTQ+ friendly
Contact
Call Site Maps

North Akron

North Akron by the numbers

Local date spots

Luigi's Restaurant

Crave

Full Grip Games

Caravan House

BLU Jazz+

Akron Art Museum

Jilly's Music Room

Musica

647 Coffee

The Green Dragon Inn

Northside Speakeasy

Ray's Pub

Akron Coffee Roasters

Porchlight Coffee Co.

Portal West Coffee

Zakee Mediterranean street food

The Plannerz Place Eatery

Chef Gina's Bakeshop

Baxter's Speakeasy

Essential Dipped Delights

Reach North Akron singles right where they plan dates.