Northwest Akron

nw wallhaven · 44313

Northwest Akron, the 44313, is the leafy quadrant Akronites actually brag about, anchored by Wallhaven's tidy streets and Highland Square's bookstore-and-bar density. Rent skews higher than the rest of the city, and the older housing stock comes with the usual Ohio quirks, but you are paying for walkability that genuinely exists. Date nights are easy here: Square Records, the Highland Square strip, and a short hop to Merriman Valley trails. The crowd is the city's quietly professional set, plus University of Akron faculty. Tradeoff: weekend parking is a sport, and the dating pool, while real, is not deep.

6,453

singles 22–50

48%

male

$44,761

median income

$1,074

median rent

The data

Northwest Akron by the numbers

Northwest Akron is roughly balanced, about 48% men to 52% women.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
Median individual income in Northwest Akron is about $44,800.
● 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 Northwest Akron pays about $1,070 a month.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
About 6,500 Northwest Akron residents ages 22 to 50 are single.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023

On the ground

Local date spots

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20 spots across Northwest Akron

Northwest Akron
Activity
The Great Escape Room Akron
Escape room center★ 4.9 · 3,781
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access
Find it
348 S Main St, Akron, OH 44311
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.9★ from 3,781 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at The Great Escape Room Akron.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon3:30 to 9:15 PM
Tue3:30 to 9:15 PM
Wed3:30 to 9:15 PM
Thu3:30 to 11:30 PM
Fri11:30 AM to 12 AM
Sat11:30 AM to 12 AM
Sun11:30 AM to 12 AM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Contact
Call Site Maps
Northwest Akron
Activity
Akron Civic Theatre
Performing arts theater★ 4.7 · 3,407
Wheelchair access
Northwest Akron
Drinks
Lock 15 Brewing Company
Brewpub$$$$★ 4.6 · 2,227
Northwest Akron
Cafés
Artisan Coffee
Coffee shop$$$$★ 4.8 · 1,264
Northwest Akron
Dining
D'Agnese's at White Pond Akron
Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 1,241
Northwest Akron
Cafés
Angel Falls Coffee Company
Coffee shop$$$$★ 4.5 · 1,109
Northwest Akron
Dining
Iron Grill
American restaurant$$$$★ 4.2 · 994
Northwest Akron
Activity
Akron Children's Museum
Children's museum★ 4.5 · 832
Wheelchair access
Find it
Parking: 51 W. State Street Mailing Address:, 216 S Main St, Akron, OH 44308
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 832 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Akron Children's Museum.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon9:30 AM to 3 PM
Tue9:30 AM to 3 PM
Wed9:30 AM to 3 PM
Thu9:30 AM to 3 PM, 5 to 8 PM
Fri9:30 AM to 3 PM
SatClosed
Sun12 to 5 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly
Contact
Call Site Maps
Northwest Akron
Dining
El Patron Tequileria
Mexican restaurant$$$$★ 4.3 · 773
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
54 E Mill St, Akron, OH 44308
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.3★ from 773 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at El Patron Tequileria.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11:30 AM to 10 PM
Tue11:30 AM to 10 PM
Wed11:30 AM to 10 PM
Thu11:30 AM to 10 PM
Fri11:30 AM to 12 AM
Sat11:30 AM to 12 AM
Sun12 to 8 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Pets
Dogs allowed
Contact
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Northwest Akron
Cafés
Insomnia Cookies
Dessert shop★ 4.3 · 664
Find it
367 S Main St, Akron, OH 44308
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.3★ from 664 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Insomnia Cookies.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 12 AM
Tue11 AM to 12 AM
Wed11 AM to 12 AM
Thu11 AM to 1 AM
Fri11 AM to 1 AM
Sat12 PM to 1 AM
Sun12 PM to 12 AM
Dining
Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout
Contact
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Northwest Akron
Dining
Beau's Grille
Fine dining restaurant$$$$★ 4.3 · 541
Northwest Akron
Cafés
Sweet Mary's Bakery
Bakery$$$$★ 4.6 · 481
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access
Find it
76 E Mill St, Akron, OH 44308
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 481 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Sweet Mary's Bakery.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
Wed9 AM to 3 PM
Thu9 AM to 3 PM
Fri9 AM to 3 PM
Sat9 AM to 1 PM
Sun9 AM to 3 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
In-store pickup · In-store shopping · Onsite services · Takeout
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Contact
Site Maps
Northwest Akron
Cafés
Chill Artisan Ice Cream
Ice cream shop★ 4.6 · 389
LGBTQ+ friendlyGood for groups
Find it
209 S Main St Ste 2, Akron, OH 44308
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 389 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Chill Artisan Ice Cream.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon12 to 7 PM
Tue12 to 7 PM
Wed12 to 7 PM
Thu12 to 7 PM
Fri12 to 7 PM
Sat12 to 7 PM
Sun12 to 7 PM
Dining
In-store shopping · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Crowd
Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Contact
Call Site Maps
Northwest Akron
Drinks
The Getaway Pub
Bar & grill$$$$★ 4.3 · 293
Northwest Akron
Drinks
Sandbar
Bar$$$$★ 4.4 · 186
Northwest Akron
Drinks
South Point Tavern
Bar$$$$★ 4.8 · 186
Northwest Akron
Cafés
Café Bereka & Mobile Coffee Trailer
Coffee shop$$$$★ 4.9 · 144
Northwest Akron
Drinks
Crust & Cocktails
Wine bar$$$$★ 4.5 · 141
Northwest Akron
Drinks
Tip'em Up Tavern
Bar$$$$★ 4.5 · 104
Northwest Akron
Activity
Akron History Center
Museum★ 4.8 · 24
Wheelchair access
Find it
172 S Main St, Akron, OH 44308
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 24 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Akron History Center.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
Wed11 AM to 2 PM
Thu11 AM to 2 PM
Fri11 AM to 2 PM
Sat11 AM to 2 PM
SunClosed
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Contact
Site Maps

Northwest Akron

Northwest Akron by the numbers

Local date spots

The Great Escape Room Akron

Akron Civic Theatre

Lock 15 Brewing Company

Artisan Coffee

D'Agnese's at White Pond Akron

Angel Falls Coffee Company

Iron Grill

Akron Children's Museum

El Patron Tequileria

Insomnia Cookies

Beau's Grille

Sweet Mary's Bakery

Chill Artisan Ice Cream

The Getaway Pub

Sandbar

South Point Tavern

Café Bereka & Mobile Coffee Trailer

Crust & Cocktails

Tip'em Up Tavern

Akron History Center

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