At a Glance
Median Income
$91,933
$45,313 per capita
Home Value
$238,000
Zillow: $279,835
Median Rent
$1,204/mo
27.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
43/100K
1,540/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
48.3%
95.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
4.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.7%
11.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Stow Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Stow's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Stow a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Stow residents earn a median household income of $91,933 , which is 22% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $45,313. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 15,834 business establishments, including 1,276 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Stow is $238,000 , 16% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $279,835. Median rent is $1,204/month, with 27.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Safety & Crime
Stow reports 43 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 89% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,540/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
48.3% of adults in Stow hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(43% above the national average).
95.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Stow has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population34,317
Median Age40.0 yrs
Density2,008/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$91,933
Per Capita$45,313
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty4.4%
County GDP$40,349M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,209
Housing
A+
Home Value$238,000
Rent$1,204
Ownership71.5%
Zillow$279,835
Housing Units14,947
Rent Burden27.7%
Crime
F
Violent43/100K
Property1,540/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault17/100K
Burglary161/100K
Health
Obesity33.7%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking11.6%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death9,664/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain41.6 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,181 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+48.3%
High School+95.9%
Graduate+15.2%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 46% / D 53%
Commute24 min
Broadband94.3%
Internet Speed157 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries30
Did You Know?
Stow was founded in 1804.
The median home in Stow was built in 1979.
15.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Akron Fulton International (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.478 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 157 Mbps.
There are 1,276 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 40 fatal vehicle crashes.
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