Why Live in Barberton
Like many Rust Belt cities, Barberton thrived as an industrial city in the late 1800s when European immigrants came in droves to the city for work. While this Akron suburb had earned the nickname the Magic City because of its rapid growth, Barberton experienced a downturn familiar to other Rust Belt cities during the 1980s. The city has bounced back thanks to public-private investment and plenty of jobs in manufacturing at companies like BWX Technologies Inc. and health care jobs at places like Summa Health System. Many people also commute to Akron, 8 miles to the north.
Barberton’s small-town vibe, good economy, lower cost of living and community feel draw and keep residents here.
“I’ve been selling homes around here for 30 years, and if I am working with someone in Barberton and I ask if they want to consider moving elsewhere, they look at me funny,” Lenny Herbert, a Realtor with RE/MAX, says.
A lower cost of living is one of the draws that keep folks living in Barberton from generation to generation. “It’s very reasonable here,” Herbert says. Architectural styles here range from early 20th-century bungalows to midcentury ranch-style to newer, modern construction. The median
Home Trends in Barberton, OH
On average, homes in Barberton, OH sell after 25 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Barberton, OH over the last 12 months is $159,900, up 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$159,900
Median Single Family Sale Price
$160,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$180,445
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$183,500
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$125
Number of Homes for Sale
38
Last 12 months Home Sales
327
Median List Price
$160,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
3%