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Stow, OH


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Stow, Ohio

Introduction to Stow, Ohio

Stow, Ohio, in Summit county, is 6 miles NE of Akron, Ohio and 27 miles SE of Cleveland, Ohio. The city is part of the Akron metropolitan statistical area. About 32,139 people live in Stow.

Stow History

John Graham was one of the earliest landowners of Stow. He bought a farm in this area in 1809. Joshua Stow from Connecticut was a speculator who bought the land that is now known as Stow. Though Joshua Stow never lived in this town, he did spend a lot of money developing it. His agent William Wetmore settled in Stow in July of 1804. He contributed extensively to its development and some of his descendants still live in this city.

Stow and nearby Attractions

  • Meadow Lake Park
  • Oregon Trail Park
  • Akron Zoo
  • Cuyahoga Valley National Park
  • Hale Farm and Village
  • Akron Art Museum

Things To Do In Stow

The city of Stow has many parks which serve as ideal areas for relaxation, as well as sporting and fitness activities. The Fox Den Golf Course is also a popular spot. The Parks and Recreation Department of Stow organizes various events including baseball and basketball tournaments for town's youth.

Stow Transportation

Air transportation can be availed from the Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport.

Stow Higher Education

University of Akron and Kent State University offer facilities for higher education.

High Points

Stow strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Ohio):

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyStow Low Violent Crime
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 11%Stow Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 11%Stow Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 11%Stow Well-Paid Single Women
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 12%Stow College Educated Adults
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 15%Stow Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 15%Stow People in Middle Class or Better
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 19%Stow Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Stow, OH

Comparing Stow to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Ohio (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women89
Well-Paid Single Men89
Age of the Population76
Female Share of the Population64
Senior Citizens53
Male Share of the Population57
Children Under 5 Years Old55
Racial Diversity18

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married88
Average Household Size68

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better99
People Above Poverty99
College Educated Adults89
Median Family Income89

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home78
Short Commute Times64
Walking and Biking to Work27
Public Transportation Use25

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built710
Seasonal and Vacation Housing66
Affordability of Property Taxes52
Affordability of Rents41
People Living Alone44
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals36

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime108
Low Property Crime96

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