Is Fairlawn Heights (Akron) safe?
Akron, Ohio · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Fairlawn Heights (Akron) as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Fairlawn Heights (Akron)
“Go. Fairlawn Heights is one of Akron's most affluent, tranquil, and architecturally distinguished neighborhoods. It offers an exceptionally safe environment with minimal crime, though visitors should expect a strictly residential, car-dependent setting.”
About the area
Fairlawn Heights is a prestigious residential enclave in northwest Akron celebrated for its sprawling estate homes, manicured landscapes, and historic 1920s architecture. While it lacks commercial storefronts within its borders, it is surrounded by retail and dining corridors along West Market Street and is just minutes from major parks and cultural attractions.
- Historic / Tree-Lined
- Affluent Residential
- Quiet & Peaceful
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Fairlawn Heights (Akron)
Walk score: 22/100 · Bike score: 30/100
There are no dedicated on-street bike lanes in the neighborhood, but quiet residential streets provide low-stress riding and connect within a short distance to the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail and Sand Run trails.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Exceptionally low rates of violent crime and minimal property crime compared to city averages
- High household incomes, strong homeownership rates, and immaculately maintained housing stock
- Peaceful, shaded neighborhood streets with very low vehicular traffic
- Immediate access to top regional attractions like Stan Hywet Hall and Sand Run Metro Park
Cons
- Strictly residential with no internal walkable shopping, dining, or cafes
- Heavy car dependency with sparse sidewalk coverage on certain residential loops
- Proximity to commercial arterials brings occasional opportunistic vehicle break-ins if cars are unlocked
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in Fairlawn Heights. Any occasional panhandling is confined to major commercial shopping plazas further west along West Market Street.
What Fairlawn Heights (Akron) is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and serene with neighborhood residents walking dogs and low residential traffic.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm, quiet, and extremely safe with occasional delivery vehicles and landscaping crews on local streets.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet and dark with low ambient light, remaining very safe for evening strolls.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Virtually silent residential neighborhood where safety concerns are minimal beyond being alert for wildlife and staying on lit paths.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is operated by METRO RTA, with Route 1 running along the peripheral West Market Street corridor, but there is no bus service entering the interior residential streets.
Parking is straightforward with abundant private driveway space and free, unrestricted curb parking on most residential streets.
Things to do in Fairlawn Heights (Akron)
- Take an architectural driving or walking tour along roads like Ghent Road and North Revere to admire historic Tudor and Colonial estates
- Explore the historic gardens, manor house, and walking trails at nearby Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens just east of the neighborhood
- Hike, jog, or birdwatch in the lush ravines of adjacent Sand Run Metro Park
Local favorites
- Ken Stewart's Grille · Fine Dining · 4.5★ (980)Upscale institution on the border of Fairlawn Heights serving prime steaks, fresh seafood, and fine wine in an elegant setting.
- Aladdin's Eatery · Mediterranean Restaurant · 4.5★ (720)Popular local staple nearby on West Market Street offering healthy Lebanese wraps, platters, and fresh smoothies.
- Lanning's Restaurant · Fine Dining · 4.6★ (510)Longstanding white-tablecloth restaurant set along the nearby river valley serving classic continental fare.
Scores are safety-driven — recent reported crime and local news plus Census income, poverty, housing, education, household and access data — refreshed nightly. Walk and bike scores are shown separately and do not affect the safety score. A guide, not a guarantee — conditions change street to street.
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