How Much Does Roof Replacement Cost in Akron?
Asphalt-shingle replacement in Akron, Ohio runs $6,370 to $14,105 (2,000 sq ft, tear-off and underlayment included). That is the national base range scaled by Akron's labor-and-materials index of 0.91× — 9% below what the same job costs nationally, in a county NOAA credits with 35 hail events over the last 10 years.
Akron counted 190,469 residents in the 2020 census. The economy has pivoted from rubber manufacturing to healthcare and polymer research, with Summa Health System employing 8,609 people, Akron Children's Hospital 5,773, and the University of Akron 5,933 among the largest institutional employers. FirstEnergy and Cleveland Clinic-Akron General round out the top five. This institutional density anchors stable middle-class homeownership and a roofing market driven heavily by seasonal storm repair and the ongoing need to replace aging housing stock.
Cost by Roofing Material in Akron
| Material | Avg Installed Cost (2,000 sq ft) | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | $6,370–$10,465 | 15–20 years |
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | $8,190–$14,105 | 25–30 years |
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | $15,470–$27,300 | 40–70 years |
| Standing Seam Metal | $21,840–$36,400 | 50–70 years |
| Concrete Tile | $13,650–$24,570 | 40–50 years |
| TPO / EPDM Flat Roof (per 1,000 sq ft) | $3,640–$7,280 | 15–25 years |
Akron vs the Ohio Average
Akron's cost index is 0.91× national base rates, against a median of 0.91× across the Ohio markets PickARoofer tracks. A typical asphalt-shingle replacement in Akron therefore runs about right at the state median. Contractor supply matters too: PickARoofer lists 29 active roofing contractors in Akron, versus a median of 28 per covered Ohio city — stronger-than-typical competition, which helps keep quotes honest.
How Akron Compares to Nearby Ohio Cities
| City | Distance | Asphalt replacement (2,000 sq ft) | Contractors (verified) | Hail events, 10 yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akron (this page) | — | $6,370–$14,105 | 29 (0) | 35 |
| Canton | ≈21 mi | $6,370–$14,105 | 27 (0) | 24 |
| Lorain | ≈43 mi | $6,370–$14,105 | 28 (0) | 17 |
| Youngstown | ≈45 mi | $6,370–$14,105 | 27 (0) | 17 |
| Mansfield | ≈56 mi | $6,370–$14,105 | 27 (0) | 16 |
| Newark | ≈84 mi | $6,370–$14,105 | 28 (0) | 33 |
| Toledo | ≈113 mi | $6,370–$14,105 | 28 (0) | 25 |
Cost indexes barely move across this corridor, so the ranges above track each other — what separates these markets is supply and storm exposure. Canton, the closest at about 21 miles, lists 27 contractors against Akron's 29, and its county logged 24 hail events to Akron's 35 over the same decade. A quote that ignores those local factors deserves a follow-up question.
Roof Repair Costs in Akron
Minor repairs — leak patches, flashing work, emergency tarps — are priced per job and vary far less between metros than full replacement. See the national roof repair cost table for typical U.S. benchmarks, then get a free local quote above for a Akron-specific number.
Hail History in Akron — and What It Means for Your Roof Budget
NOAA Storm Events data shows 35 hail events in Akron's county over the last 10 years, with hail up to 2.50″ (most recent on record: 2024-07-31). Stones that size punch through shingles rather than bruise them. At 35 events in a decade, Akron roofs live on an insurance cycle: quotes here should price impact-resistant Class 4 shingles (10–20% more upfront, often offset by an insurer premium discount) and you should know your wind/hail deductible before the next storm, not after. Check your own address on the hail risk lookup.
Hail Events by Year in Akron's County (NOAA)
| Year | Recorded hail events | Largest hail that year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3 | 1.25″ |
| 2023 | 2 | 0.75″ |
| 2020 | 8 | 2.50″ |
| 2019 | 17 | 1.75″ |
| 2018 | 1 | 1.00″ |
| 2017 | 1 | 0.75″ |
| 2016 | 3 | 0.88″ |
Put in Ohio context: Akron's county logged 1.5× the hail-event count of the median Ohio county we track (24 events over the same 10 years) — one of the more hail-exposed roofing markets in the state, which shows up in insurer wind/hail deductibles and in how often local roofs are replaced before end-of-life.
Roofing Contractor Availability in Akron
PickARoofer currently lists 29 active roofing contractors working Akron, OH: 0 with a license independently verified against the official state registry, 0 with a license number on record, and 0 with an insurance certificate on file. All of them handle full replacement; repair, inspection, and storm-damage requests route through the same local directory.
Akron Neighborhoods Served
Local roofing contractors on PickARoofer cover Akron's key neighborhoods including Southwest Akron, Northside, Central Square, Akron Summit Hill, Riverside Park, across ZIP codes 44301, 44305, 44310, 44319, 44320. Roof pricing can vary within a city based on home age, roof pitch, and whether storm or hail damage is involved — getting a quote specific to your address is the only reliable estimate.
If Your Roof Damage Is Covered by Insurance
The calculation below applies only if your claim is approved and covers full replacement — check your policy. Results are estimates, not quotes. How insurance claims work →
| Your deductible | Replacement range | Typical out-of-pocket |
|---|---|---|
| $500 | $6,370–$14,105 | $500–$500 |
| $1,000 | $6,370–$14,105 | $1,000–$1,000 |
| $2,500 | $6,370–$14,105 | $2,500–$2,500 |
More on Roofing Costs
Roof size, pitch, tear-off layers and material grade set the rest of the price — covered once, in depth, in the national roof replacement cost guide.