My wife and I might be relocating for her job. We live in Columbus currently but would be moving to the Akron area. My wife is from Hudson but I know very little about the area. What areas would you recommend we Would be looking to buy a house. Our budget would be about 500k max. 

We’re a married couple in our mid 30s with no children. We enjoy eating at local restaurants and visiting breweries. 

posted by sportchampps

My wife and I might be relocating for her job. We live in Columbus currently but would be moving to the Akron area. My wife is from Hudson but I know very little about the area. What areas would you recommend we Would be looking to buy a house. Our budget would be about 500k max. 

We’re a married couple in our mid 30s with no children. We enjoy eating at local restaurants and visiting breweries. 

For 500k, you can live like a king in Akron.

Get a realtor dude

It depends on where you'll both be working, but Hudson would obviously be a good choice. Personally, I'd avoid any area that would require you to take Route 8 during your morning or evening commute. It's regularly a nightmare. 

Lots of good restaurants and breweries around. Thirsty Dog, Hoppin Frog, R Shea, HiHO, Akronym, Lock 15. 

I love living here. To me, one of the best parts is being a 40 minute drive to Cleveland in addition to all there is locally. 

I live in Green just south of Akron and work in Akron. The commute in from the south is much better than from the north. 

posted by Fab4Runner

It depends on where you'll both be working, but Hudson would obviously be a good choice. Personally, I'd avoid any area that would require you to take Route 8 during your morning or evening commute. It's regularly a nightmare. 

Lots of good restaurants and breweries around. Thirsty Dog, Hoppin Frog, R Shea, HiHO, Akronym, Lock 15. 

I love living here. To me, one of the best parts is being a 40 minute drive to Cleveland in addition to all there is locally. 

I think her office would be in the fairlawn area.

posted by sportchampps

I think her office would be in the fairlawn area.

As nice as Hudson is, I would avoid Hudson if I had to drive to fairlawn everyday for work. Like Fab said above, Rt 8 is a nightmare.

Best spot from there would be Bath Township, its actually where Lebron's house is/was when he played for the Cavs.

If you don't mind a 20-30 min commute to fairlaw then the Green and Jackson (North Canton) areas are nice.

I would look at Bath first if you can find a nice house in that price range first.

I'd agree with Bath Township, or one of the communities off S Hametown or 18, like Miller's Farm. 

Possibly Kent/Stow area as well.

We love going to the Fairlawn area for shopping and dining. It’s only a 30 minute drive from our place.