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Tallmadge.
About
Life in Tallmadge
This is a solidly middle-class suburb of Akron where you'll find reasonable housing costs and a stable, older demographic that actually puts down roots here. The median home value hovers around $232,500, and median household income sits at $89,410, which means you're getting suburban comfort without the price tag of trendier Ohio metros—homes move fast with less than 1% homeowner vacancy, a sign people aren't bailing out. What keeps locals here is the tight-knit, family-oriented feel; about 52% of households are married couples with kids, the median age is 45.8 years, and the community takes pride in its high school sports legacy, especially a dominant softball program that's won eight state titles.
Tallmadge at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
46.2 yrs
Poverty Rate
5.0%
Foreign-Born
7.8%
Broadband Internet
92.7%
of households
Population Growth
+0.6%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics7.8% foreign-born, most often from Bhutan
Who lives in Tallmadge: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Tallmadge, the largest foreign-born group is from Bhutan (44.9%), and 6.8% of residents speak Other Indo-European at home.
Under 18
18.5%
of residents
65 and Older
23.7%
of residents
Households with Kids
23.4%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
30.7%
of households
Married Couples
53.4%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.42
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent about average for OH
Rent, home values, and income in Tallmadge
In Tallmadge, home values are 8% above the OH average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
40.0%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
19.1%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
93.4
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,572
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
82.7%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1971
median year built
Vacant Homes
3.1%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $286,621 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for OH
Unemployment in Tallmadge
Unemployment in Summit County, which includes Tallmadge, is close to the OH average.
Unemployment rate
Tallmadge: Summit County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Summit County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Tallmadge is about 3% of Summit County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Tallmadge Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute25 min avg
How Tallmadge residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Tallmadge, most residents drive alone to work (80%), and 72% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 13 mi
Akron Canton Regional Airport (CAK)
Regional airport · few flights471k passengers boarded in 2025
- 30 mi
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE)
Medium hub4.9M passengers boarded in 2025
- 126 mi
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
Major hub16.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 67% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Tallmadge runs 67% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
108.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
912.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Tallmadge Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 7 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
91.2 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Summit County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Summit County, which includes Tallmadge, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 7 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | $24,500 |
| 2024 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | $2.5M |
| 2023 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $50,000 |
| 2022 | 7 | Winter Storm | $9,500 |
| 2021 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | $501,500 |
| 2020 | 18 | Thunderstorm Wind | $601,000 |
| 2019 | 23 | Hail | $7.6M |
| 2018 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $649,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
2 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Summit County, county-wide
Tallmadge is about 3% of Summit County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality44 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Summit County, which includes Tallmadge, is typically good — 232 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
44
Good Days
232
per year
Moderate Days
130
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Summit County, county-wide
Tallmadge is about 3% of Summit County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate81°F summers, 21°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Tallmadge has warm summers (avg high 81°F) and cold winters (avg low 21°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
59°/36°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
81°/59°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
61°/42°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
36°/21°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
41.6"
Annual Snowfall
45.0"
Hot Days/Year
7
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
133
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
133
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33°F | 18°F | 3.09" |
| Feb | 36°F | 19°F | 2.55" |
| Mar | 46°F | 25°F | 3.18" |
| Apr | 60°F | 37°F | 3.69" |
| May | 70°F | 47°F | 4.12" |
| Jun | 78°F | 56°F | 4.08" |
| Jul | 82°F | 60°F | 4.20" |
| Aug | 81°F | 59°F | 3.48" |
| Sep | 74°F | 52°F | 3.79" |
| Oct | 61°F | 41°F | 3.34" |
| Nov | 49°F | 32°F | 2.99" |
| Dec | 39°F | 24°F | 3.07" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Tallmadge
Uninsured
3.5%
of residents
No hospitals inside Tallmadge's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Summa Health System
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.4 mi away · Akron
Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center
Acute Care Hospitals · 4.7 mi away · Akron
Summa Western Reserve Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.1 mi away · Cuyahoga Falls
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education18.8:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Tallmadge
Tallmadge's student/teacher ratio is 18.8:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 33.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
3
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
33.8%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.8:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Tallmadge (within 15 miles)
Public · 4-year · 19,320 students · in-state tuition $13,628 · 64% graduate · median earnings $51,178 (10 yrs after entry)
University of Akron Main Campus
5 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 9,052 students · in-state tuition $13,530 · 50% graduate · median earnings $51,221 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Cuyahoga Valley National Park, 13 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Tallmadge
Tallmadge has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Cuyahoga Valley National Park (13 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
National Park
13 mi awayFirst Ladies National Historic Site
National Historic Site
21 mi awayJames A Garfield National Historic Site
National Historic Site
39 mi awayPerry's Victory & International Peace Memorial
Memorial
82 mi awayPublic Libraries in Tallmadge
Tallmadge Branch Library
90 Community Rd, Tallmadge
Cities Near Tallmadge
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Tallmadge?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Tallmadge FAQ
Is Tallmadge, Ohio affordable?⌄
Tallmadge's median rent is $1,067/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $89,410/year. Median home value is $232,500.
Is Tallmadge, Ohio safe?⌄
Tallmadge's violent crime rate was 109 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 912 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Tallmadge, Ohio?⌄
Summit County, which includes Tallmadge, has an unemployment rate of 4.9%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Tallmadge, Ohio?⌄
The cost of living in Tallmadge is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,067/month and median household income is $89,410/year. The median home value is $232,500. About 40% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Tallmadge, Ohio?⌄
The average commute in Tallmadge is 25 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from