Median Income
$88,000
17% higher than US avg
Home Value
$300,000
6% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+
9.6%
72% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$604
48% lower than US avg
Unemployment
6.0%
67% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
6.3%
49% lower than US avg
How Stoke Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population3,014
Median Age43.6 yrs
Density31/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 99%
Economy
A
Median Income$88,000
Per Capita$47,800
Unemployment6.0%
Poverty6.3%
Commute24 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$300,000
Rent$604
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units1,220
Rent Burden7.9%
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.6%
High School+21.4%
Graduate+5.1%
Is Stoke a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Stoke receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Stoke offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Stoke is $88,000, 17% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The unemployment rate of 6.0% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Stoke is $300,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $604 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Education
9.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 21.4% have completed high school.
Stoke has a population of 3,014 with a density of 31 people per square mile. The median age is 43.6 years, 12% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99%).
Population
43.6yrs
Median Age
12% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 1.3% |
| 98% below US avg |
| Spanish | 96.9% |
| 623% above US avg |
| Other Languages | 1.8% |
The median household income in Stoke is $88,000, which is 17% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 6.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $88,000 |
| 17% above US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $47,800 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 6.0% |
| 67% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 6.3% |
| 49% below US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 23.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 94.5% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 17.3% |
The median home value in Stoke is $300,000, 6% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $604 (48% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $300,000 |
| 6% above US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $604 |
| 48% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 7.9% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 87.3% |
| Renter-Occupied | 13.1% |
| Housing Units | 1,220 |
Property Tax
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Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Stoke vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Area | 98.5 sq mi (255.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 31/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.0000°N, 0.0000°W |