The Town FilesStow, Ohio
City in Summit County · population 34,483 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $248,000
- Household income
- $93,727
- Jan low / Jul high
- 18° / 82°
- Snow a year
- 45 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 16
- Median age
- 41.5
Stow is a city of 34,483 people in Summit County, Ohio. The median home is worth $248,000, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks better for young professionals than 96% of Ohio towns, more vibrant than 86% of Ohio towns, more upscale than 86% of Ohio towns.
How Stow 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 Stow is worth $248,000, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 2.6 times the median household income of $93,727, which is more affordable than 53% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $1,212 a month. 72.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Stow | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $248,000 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $1,212 | $914 |
| Median household income | $93,727 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.6× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 72.0% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1979 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.5% | — |
Who lives in Stow
| People | Stow | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.5 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.5% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 20.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 48.0% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.2% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 5.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 5.6% | — |
| Work from home | 17.3% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 23.5 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.7% | 90.9% |
Weather in Stow
July highs average 82.3°F and January lows 18.3°F. About 41.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 45.0 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 7 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 133 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
16 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Stow since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on July 12, 1992 about 0.5 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 6, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 96 times; the largest was 4.25 inches on June 8, 2007.
Severe weather in Summit County since 1996
Summit County has been included in 14 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for other, tornado, hurricane.
| 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 |
| October 24, 2008 | Severe Storm | DR-1805: Severe Wind Storm Associated With Tropical Depression Ike |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3250: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Jobs and pay in Summit County
Summit County had 261,045 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $62,871 a year. Unemployment was 3.7% in 2023; in Stow itself the ACS puts it at 3.9%.
Public schools in Stow
7 public schools with 4,033 students, about 18.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stow-Munroe Falls High School | 9-12 | 1,723 | 21.0 |
| Lakeview Elementary School | 5-6 | 737 | 18.9 |
| Indian Trail Elementary School | PK-4 | 348 | 15.1 |
| Highland Elementary School | K-4 | 321 | 18.9 |
| Fishcreek Elementary School | K-4 | 307 | 17.1 |
| Echo Hills Elementary School | K-4 | 305 | 13.9 |
| Woodland Elementary School | K-4 | 292 | 16.2 |
Towns near Stow
- Silver Lake, OH1.7 mi · 2,516 people · home $319,400
- Munroe Falls, OH2.5 mi · 5,044 people · home $250,800
- Kent, OH4.4 mi · 28,215 people · home $219,900
- Hudson, OH4.4 mi · 23,110 people · home $466,500
- Tallmadge, OH4.9 mi · 18,394 people · home $232,500
- Cuyahoga Falls, OH6.1 mi · 51,114 people · home $183,300
- Streetsboro, OH6.4 mi · 17,260 people · home $220,500
- Brimfield, OH7.1 mi · 3,365 people · home $200,100
Stow questions
Is Stow, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Stow scores better for retirees than 41% of Ohio towns and quieter than 14%. 19.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 41.5).
How much does a house cost in Stow?
The median owner-occupied home in Stow is valued at $248,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $93,727, so homes cost about 2.6 times income. Median rent is $1,212 a month.
What is the weather like in Stow?
July highs average 82.3°F and January lows 18.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 41.6 inches of precipitation a year and 45.0 inches of snow.
Does Stow get tornadoes?
16 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Stow since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on July 12, 1992. 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)