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Stow, OH

Founded 1804Summit CountyElev. 333 m
Population
34,317
Median home
$238,000
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
7
Sex offenders
2

Overview

About Stow

Stow is a city in Ohio with about 34,317 residents. Stow was founded in 1804 and sits in Summit County. The median age is 40 and the median household income is $91,933. Homes carry a median value of $238,000, and about 72% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (86.7%). Around 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 24 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
34,317
Median age
40
Median household income
$91,933
Per-capita income
$45,313
Poverty rate
6.3%
High-school grad or higher
95.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
48.3%
Unemployment
3.9%
Avg. commute
24.3 min
Work from home
15.6%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White86.7%
Hispanic or Latino0.9%
Black4.7%
Asian3.2%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts47.9%
Sales & office22.4%
Service13.1%
Production, transportation & material moving12%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance4.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$238,000
Median gross rent
$1,204/mo
Owner-occupied
71.5%
Median year built
1979
Households
14,030
Avg. household size
2.41

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Stow has 7 public schools — 5 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading-3%
Math0%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Stow-Munroe Falls High SchoolHighGrades 8–12
Lakeview Elementary SchoolMiddleGrades 5–6
Echo Hills Elementary SchoolElementary
Fishcreek Elementary SchoolElementary
Highland Elementary SchoolElementary
Indian Trail Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–4
Woodland Elementary SchoolElementary

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime73% below national
Stow106
Ohio316
United States386
↑ 147% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime18% below national
Stow1,604
Ohio1,801
United States1,952
↑ 4% higher than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Stow Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Stow.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Summit County
HailRelatively High
Ice stormRelatively High
LightningRelatively High
Riverine floodingRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High
TornadoRelatively High

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Stow is in Summit County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Stow was founded in 1804 and sits in Summit County. Elevation ~333 m.

Map of Stow
Stow, OH
Where Stow is
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Historic places

1 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Stewart--Hanson Farm
Notable people from Stow
Larry CsonkaDavid WalkerBen SpeasTreniere MoserJennifer Rohn
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Nearby cities
Cuyahoga Falls (6 mi)Akron (8 mi)Brunswick (20 mi)Parma (21 mi)Strongsville (23 mi)Cleveland (24 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Stow, OH (2)

Public sex-offender registry records for Stow, Ohio.

Thomas Edward Williams, 87
Stow · 44224
AKA Thomas Williams, Thomas Edward Williams
Jimmy Ray Williams, 75
Stow · Surry County · 44236
AKA Jimmy Williams, Jimmy R Williams

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Stow — frequently asked

What is the population of Stow, Ohio?
Stow has a population of about 34,317, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Stow?
The median home value in Stow is $238,000, and the median gross rent is $1,204/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Stow safe? What is the crime rate?
Stow Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 106 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Stow face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Summit County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including hail, ice storm, lightning.
How many schools are in Stow?
Stow has 7 public schools (5 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Stow?
Public registry data lists 2 registered sex offenders in or near Stow. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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