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Summit County Community Guide

Living in Summit County, Ohio

Summit County is located in Northeast, Ohio and offers an affordable cost of living and housing market with those averages being well below the national average. In addition, this area includes a commercial airport, national park, a public research university and several options for entertainment.

The county was founded in 1840 after the Portage Summit, the highest point along the Ohio and Erie Canal. Because of its location to this canal, the county grew quickly and became a major location for the production of rubber. Major companies like B.F. Goodrich, Firestone Tire and Rubber and Goodyear Tire & Rubber were all located in the county seat of Akron, making the city to become known as the “Rubber Capital of the World.”

Points of interest include the Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Akron Zoo, Akron Art Museum, Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens and more!

Explore below to better understand homes for sale, see how many communities are in the county, and learn about school districts and their ratings!

Homes for Sale in Summit County

Search houses for sale in Summit County from the Multiple Listing Service (MLS), from all local realtor brokerages. Properties include residential homes, condos, multi-family, and land listings. Customize your own Summit County real estate search and receive email listing alerts when new properties hit the market!

Communities in Summit County

Summit County has seen increases in population over the years but there are still several areas that are rural. The county includes 13 cities, 9 villages, and 9 townships.

Cities

Akron (county seat)
Barberton
Cuyahoga Falls
Fairlawn
Green
Hudson
Macedonia
Munroe Falls
New Franklin
Norton
Stow
Tallmadge
Uniontown
Twinsburg

Villages

Boston Heights
Clinton
Lakemore
Mogadore
Northfield
Peninsula
Reminderville
Richfield
Silver Lake

Townships

Bath
Boston
Copley
Coventry
Northfield Center
Richfield
Sagamore Hills
Springfield
Twinsburg

School Districts in Summit County

There are 18 school districts in the county and you can learn more about each, by clicking on the district's name below.

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