The Town FilesAlliance, Ohio
City in Stark County · population 21,672 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $125,400
- Household income
- $56,106
- Jan low / Jul high
- 20° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 32 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 7
- Median age
- 35.5
Alliance is a city of 21,672 people in Stark County, Ohio. The median home is worth $125,400, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks more walkable than 94% of Ohio towns, more vibrant than 91% of Ohio towns, better for first-time buyers than 86% of Ohio towns.
How Alliance ranks
Percentile among Ohio towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Ohio towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Alliance is worth $125,400, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 2.2 times the median household income of $56,106, which is more affordable than 79% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $836 a month. 51.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Alliance | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $125,400 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $836 | $914 |
| Median household income | $56,106 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.2× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 51.5% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1951 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.8% | — |
Who lives in Alliance
| People | Alliance | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.5 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.4% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 22.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.0% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 23.8% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 7.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.3% | — |
| Work from home | 9.4% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 21.0 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 87.1% | 90.9% |
Weather in Alliance
July highs average 84.3°F and January lows 20.3°F. About 41.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 31.8 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 11 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 120 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Alliance since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on November 16, 1965 about 5.6 miles from the town center and killed 2. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 9 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 14, 2019.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 29 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on July 23, 2013.
Severe weather in Stark County since 1996
Stark County has been included in 12 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for tornado, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2020 | Biological | DR-4507: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3457: Covid-19 |
| June 30, 2012 | Severe Storm | EM-3346: Severe Storms |
| July 2, 2006 | Severe Storm | DR-1651: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight Line Winds, And Flooding |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3250: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Jobs and pay in Stark County
Stark County had 158,502 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $54,631 a year. Unemployment was 3.7% in 2023; in Alliance itself the ACS puts it at 4.3%.
Public schools in Alliance
11 public schools with 4,740 students, about 18.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance High School | 9-12 | 957 | 19.1 |
| Marlington High School | 9-12 | 707 | 19.6 |
| Alliance Middle School | 6-8 | 573 | 15.5 |
| Alliance Intermediate School @ Northside | 4-5 | 420 | 20.0 |
| Alliance Early Learning School | K-1 | 398 | 15.3 |
| Marlington Middle School | 6-8 | 394 | 16.4 |
| Alliance Elementary School at Rockhill | 2-3 | 378 | 18.9 |
| Lexington Elementary School | K-5 | 319 | 19.9 |
| Washington Elementary School | K-5 | 276 | 19.7 |
| Alliance Preschool | PK-PK | 231 | 57.8 |
| West Branch Preschool | PK-PK | 87 | 29.0 |
Towns near Alliance
- Sebring, OH5.0 mi · 4,191 people · home $90,300
- Louisville, OH9.1 mi · 9,521 people · home $193,100
- Hartville, OH11.8 mi · 3,329 people · home $266,900
- Minerva, OH12.5 mi · 3,684 people · home $124,400
- Salem, OH14.1 mi · 11,915 people · home $119,400
- North Canton, OH14.7 mi · 17,842 people · home $201,200
- Greentown, OH14.7 mi · 3,382 people · home $336,500
- Canton, OH14.8 mi · 70,872 people · home $97,800
Alliance questions
Is Alliance, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Alliance scores better for retirees than 21% of Ohio towns and quieter than 8%. 17.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 35.5).
How much does a house cost in Alliance?
The median owner-occupied home in Alliance is valued at $125,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $56,106, so homes cost about 2.2 times income. Median rent is $836 a month.
What is the weather like in Alliance?
July highs average 84.3°F and January lows 20.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 41.6 inches of precipitation a year and 31.8 inches of snow.
Does Alliance get tornadoes?
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Alliance since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on November 16, 1965. The typical Ohio town has had 16.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)