Community Snapshots
Highland Square
Highland Square is a dynamic offbeat urban neighborhood, home to a remarkable collection of quirky shops, tempting restaurants, unique entertainment, cozy apartments and convenient personal services. This thriving historical arts district supported by both new youthful residents and longtime, committed community members.
West Akron
Bordered by Sand Run Metro Park to the north, Fairlawn Country Club to the west and Portage Country Club to the south, West Akron offers stately, well-kept homes on large lots, with apartment buildings along Portage Path, in the Valley, and in the North Hawkins area. Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, the former estate of one of the co-founders of Goodyear Tire, is located here and is a popular tourist attraction.
Fairlawn Heights
This small, affluent neighborhood nestled on a hillside northwest of downtown Akron is known for its elegant, early-to-mid-century houses on large, wooded lots. Once home to the Quaker Oats heiress, today Fairlawn Heights offers easy access to I-77 and attractive retail, office and apartment developments.
Copley
Situated near the Summit-Medina County border west of Akron, Copley is a mix of quiet residential neighborhoods, old-time farms and boutique businesses. Most of Copley Township falls within the highly rated Copley-Fairlawn City School District, which is rated #2 in Summit County by Niche.com and received a 2019 Beacon’s Best Award from readers of the Akron Beacon Journal.
Bath Township
This affluent rural community just north of Akron proudly retains its rich history, on display along the Heritage Corridors of Bath, an Ohio Scenic Byway. The byway connects three charming hamlets—Hammonds Corners, Bath Center and Ghent—featuring numerous sites on the National Register of Historic Places. Most homes are built on lots of an acre or more.
Sharon Township
Sharon Township is a suburb of Cleveland with a population of 5,284. Sharon Township is in Medina County and is one of the best places to live in Ohio. Living in Sharon Township offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. Residents of Sharon Township tend to be conservative. The public schools in Sharon Township are highly rated.
Granger Township
With 2020 marking the 200th anniversary of Granger Township, this community on the eastern edge of the county retains its rural charm while boasting easy access to Interstates 71 and 271. Upscale homes make Granger an attractive location for executives from the Akron and Cleveland areas, while families appreciate the excellent schools.
Stow
Stow is Summit County’s third-largest city, with a very competitive housing market. It is part of the Stow-Munroe Falls City School District. Family-friendly activities and recreational facilities abound, including the 7.5-acre Bow Wow Beach Dog Park, Fox Den Golf Course, and Silver Spring Campground, one of only a few municipally operated campgrounds in Ohio. Stow is located on the Summit-Portage County line, just west of the vibrant college-town of Kent.
Cuyahoga Falls
Cuyahoga Falls offers some of the best municipal services in the region, outstanding public schools, and an award-winning downtown riverfront district. The city is proud of its “Tree City USA” status and culture of environmental awareness, as well as its 25 neighborhood parks and Blossom Music Center, summer home to the world-renowned Cleveland Symphony Orchestra. New homeowners even receive a welcome packet containing over $2,800 worth of free and discounted goods from local businesses.
Norton
Norton is a small, rural town located on the border of Summit and Wayne county. Known for its annual "Norton Cider Festival," a local twist on Octoberfest, this community of friendly neighbors is ready to welcome you home. Norton has several local parks and restaurants, including The Winery At Wolf Creek. Check out a performance by the Wolf Creek Players, a community theater group founded in Norton.
Richfield Township
Located in the northwest corner of Summit County, bordered by Medina County to the west and Cuyahoga County to the north, Richfield Township enjoys easy access to both Cleveland and Akron. Several major highways cross through it, including I-77, I-271, and I-80. Enjoy homes built on large lots, and neighborhoods retain a rural feeling that reflects the township’s history as a farming community.