Akron is a village in Erie County, New York, United States.

The name derives from the Greek word ἄκρον signifying a summit or high point.

Akron is located in the town of Newstead on the west and north slopes of a hill.

The village was developed after land was purchased from local Native Americans.

The site of the village was first settled circa 1829, centered on Akron Falls, which provided water power.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 2.0 square miles (5.2 km2), all land.

The falls are a feature of Murder Creek, which passes through the park and the village flowing in a northwesterly direction.