Neighborhood Guides

Know your neighborhood before you move there

Every community in Summit and Portage counties has its own character, strengths, and fit. These guides cover schools, lifestyle, dining, parks, commutes, and housing so you can find the place that suits you best.

Copley-Fairlawn neighborhood in Northeast Ohio
Top-rated schools and refined suburban living No. 01

Copley-Fairlawn

Copley-Fairlawn sits west of Akron and is widely considered one of the most desirable suburban areas in Summit County. The area encompasses Copley Tow...

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Stow neighborhood in Northeast Ohio
Parks, trails, and community spirit No. 02

Stow

Stow is a thriving suburban community of approximately 34,000 residents located 8 miles northeast of Akron. Known for its excellent parks system, stro...

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Munroe Falls neighborhood in Northeast Ohio
Small-town charm in the heart of the suburbs No. 03

Munroe Falls

Munroe Falls is a small, close-knit community in Summit County known for its small-town atmosphere, excellent schools, and affordable upscale housing....

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Cuyahoga Falls neighborhood in Northeast Ohio
National park access and a revitalized downtown No. 04

Cuyahoga Falls

Cuyahoga Falls is a vibrant city of approximately 50,000 residents located between Akron and Cleveland along the Cuyahoga River. The city has undergon...

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Tallmadge neighborhood in Northeast Ohio
Historic charm and a strong community identity No. 05

Tallmadge

Tallmadge is a city in Summit County known for its historic town center, strong community identity, and family-friendly character. Established in 1807...

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Kent neighborhood in Northeast Ohio
University town energy, small-city soul No. 06

Kent

Kent is a dynamic city in Portage County with a population of approximately 28,000 that nearly doubles when Kent State University is in session. The c...

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Ravenna neighborhood in Northeast Ohio
County seat charm with outdoor adventure nearby No. 07

Ravenna

Ravenna is the county seat of Portage County with a population of approximately 11,300 residents. Named after Ravenna, Italy, the city has a historic ...

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Streetsboro neighborhood in Northeast Ohio
Highway convenience with suburban comfort No. 08

Streetsboro

Streetsboro is a city in Portage County strategically located at the crossroads of I-480 and the Ohio Turnpike (I-80), making it one of the most commu...

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Summit & Portage Counties neighborhood in Northeast Ohio
The broader region: cities, suburbs, and countryside No. 09

Summit & Portage Counties

Summit and Portage counties together form the heart of the Northeast Ohio market that Bonnie Cook serves. Summit County, anchored by Akron, offers a m...

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