Lebron James' hometown is AKRON, Ohio. AKRON is a city in Summit County and is the fifth-largest city in the state of Ohio. It is located on the western edge of the Glaciated Allegheny Plateau, about 40 miles south of Cleveland. The city was founded in 1825 by Simon Perkins and Paul Williams. It has since grown to become a major industrial center and is home to many notable people, including Lebron James.