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Stow, OH


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Stow, Ohio

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

The People and Families of Stow

In Stow, about 62% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Stow had a median family income of $67,822. Overall, families in Stow are likely to be financially secure. Not many of the people of the city are below middle class. Stow does not have a large underclass. It turns out that people in the city tend to be educated, and a lot of them are college grads.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($23,150) in Stow than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.

Stow Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Stow, about 72% are lived in by their owners, not renters. Notably, housing in the city tends to be newer than in most cities. The average property tax bill in Stow is higher than that of most other communities in Ohio.

Commuting

In Stow, 96% of commuters drive to work. The city is designed with driving in mind. It's not a great city for public transportation.

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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