What are the schools like in Stow, OH?

Stow is served primarily by Stow-Munroe Falls City School District. The district operates 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 18.2:1.

What is the median household income in Stow?

The median household income in Stow, OH is $89,805 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.4%.

What is the weather like in Stow, OH?

Stow has an average high temperature of 33.4°F in January and 82.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 45.0 inches.

Stow, OH Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Stow, OH affordable or expensive?

Stow's cost of living index is 93, where 100 represents the national average. This means Stow is 7% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $227,400 and the median rent is $1,143 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Stow, OH?

Stow has a violent crime rate of 115.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1754.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Stow, OH a Good Place to Live?

Stow is a small city of 34,459 in Ohio, with a median household income of $89,805 and a 4.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is 7% below the national average.

Strengths: Stow stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B+), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Stow is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Stow city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 92.8

Stow's overall cost of living index is 92.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Stow costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.

Metric	Stow, OH	National Avg
Median Home Value	$227,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,143	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	71.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$89,805	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Stow's violent crime rate is 115.4 per 100,000 residents — 70% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

115.4 /100k

Property Crime

1754.9 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Stow is served primarily by Stow-Munroe Falls City School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.2:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Stow, OH	National Avg
School District	Stow-Munroe Falls City School District	—
Elementary Schools	6	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	18.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	48.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Stow sees average highs of 33.4°F in January and 82.3°F in July, with 42.2 inches of annual precipitation and 45.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Stow, OH
Average High — January	33.4°F
Average High — July	82.3°F
Annual Precipitation	42.2"
Annual Snowfall	45.0"

Demographics

Metric	Stow, OH	National Avg
Population	34,459	—
Median Age	39.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	89.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	3.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.0%	18.9%
Asian	3.3%	6.3%
Under 18	21.1%	22.2%
65 and over	18.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Silver Lake, OH 2 mi Munroe Falls, OH 3 mi Kent, OH 4 mi Hudson, OH 4 mi Sugar Bush Knolls, OH 5 mi

ZIP Codes in Stow

Stow, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code:

44224

Stow vs Other Cities

Stow, OH vs Silver Lake, OH Stow, OH vs Munroe Falls, OH Stow, OH vs Kent, OH Stow, OH vs Hudson, OH Stow, OH vs Sugar Bush Knolls, OH

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Stow, OH affordable or expensive?

Stow's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average. That makes Stow roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $227,400 and median rent is $1,143/month.

What is the crime rate in Stow, OH?

Stow's violent crime rate is 115.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1754.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Stow?

Public schools in Stow are operated by Stow-Munroe Falls City School District. The district has 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.2:1. 48.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Stow, OH a good place to live?

Stow, OH has a population of 34,459, a median household income of $89,805, and an unemployment rate of 4.4%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Stow?

Stow averages 33.4°F in January and 82.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.2 inches with about 45.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Stow?

Stow, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 44224.

What is the population of Stow?

The population of Stow, Ohio is 34,459 with a median age of 39.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Stow?

Key numbers for living in Stow: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $227,400, median household income $89,805, crime index 52 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Stow side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.