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Barberton is a Summit County city southwest of Akron with about 24,800 residents (American Community Survey 2024 5-year). Its housing is among the oldest in the area: the median home was built in 1955, about 60% of homes date from before 1960 and about 34% from before 1940.

About 62% of occupied homes are owner-occupied, with a median value of $135,200. In the August 8, 2024 storm, the National Weather Service's rain reports included 4.76 inches at Barberton.

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Barberton: Key Facts and Sources

PopulationAbout 24,800 (24,844) (Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (2024 5-year), via Census Reporter)
Age of homesMedian year built 1955; about 60% built before 1960 (7,138 of 11,905 housing units); about 34% before 1940 (Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (2024 5-year), via Census Reporter)
Owner-occupied homesAbout 62% (6,840 of 10,974); median home value $135,200 (Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (2024 5-year), via Census Reporter)
August 8, 2024 rainfall4.76 inches at Barberton (Source: National Weather Service Cleveland, August 8, 2024 flash flooding event summary)

ZIP codes covered: 44203

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Waterproofing in Barberton: Questions

Is waterproofing worth it on an older Barberton home?

Compare the cost with what water is damaging. The median Barberton home value is $135,200 (ACS 2024 5-year), so a $5,000 national-average job is a large share. Start with gutters, downspouts and grading, ask for a partial drain on the leaking wall only, and get two written quotes.