What is the rental vacancy rate in Stow, OH?
The rental vacancy rate in Stow, OH is 9.2% (±5.6 points) (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
The homeowner vacancy rate is 0.9% (±0.8 points).
1,001 (±393) homes, 6.5% of all housing units, were vacant, a count that includes seasonal homes and homes being sold or rented.
In Stow, the rental vacancy rate went from 4.5% in 2015–2019 to 9.2% in 2020–2024 (+4.7 percentage points), not a measurable change.
Figures last updated on .
- Rental vacancy rate
- 9.2% (±5.6 points)
- Homeowner vacancy rate
- 0.9% (±0.8 points)
- Vacant homes
- 1,001 (±393)
Vacancy in Stow against Summit County, its state and the nation
| Stow | Summit County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rental vacancy rate | 9.2% (±5.6 points) | 3.4% (±0.7 points) | 4.4% (±0.2 points) | 5.5% |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.9% (±0.8 points) | 0.9% (±0.2 points) | 0.8% (±0.1 points) | 0.9% |
| Vacant housing units | 1,001 (±393) | 16,657 (±1,229) | 429,200 (±8,629) | 14,547,859 |
The rental vacancy rate is the share of rental homes that are vacant and for rent; it leaves out homes already rented but not yet moved into, and seasonal homes.
In Stow, the rental vacancy rate is higher than in Summit County (3.4%).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (4.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (5.5%).
Rental vacancy rate in places near Stow
| Place | Distance | Rental vacancy rate | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stow | — | 9.2% (±5.6 points) | — |
| Silver Lake | 1.7 mi | 0.0% (±41.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Munroe Falls | 2.5 mi | 13.1% (±16.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Kent | 4.4 mi | 5.9% (±3.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hudson | 4.4 mi | 8.7% (±9.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Franklin Township (Portage County) | 4.9 mi | 2.8% (±3.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Tallmadge | 4.9 mi | 0.0% (±2.9 points) | Lower |
| Cuyahoga Falls | 6.1 mi | 4.8% (±2.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Streetsboro | 6.4 mi | 1.7% (±2.8 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Tallmadge, OH (0.0%), Streetsboro, OH (1.7%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Rental vacancy rate across Summit County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Rental vacancy rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sawyerwood | 73.7% (±55.5 points) |
| 2 | Boston Township | 27.9% (±34.4 points) |
| 3 | Munroe Falls | 13.1% (±16.4 points) |
| 4 | Stow | 9.2% (±5.6 points) |
| 5 | Hudson | 8.7% (±9.6 points) |
| 6 | Richfield | 8.5% (±13.3 points) |
| 7 | Richfield Township (Summit County) | 8.2% (±12.8 points) |
| 8 | Copley Township | 7.4% (±5.8 points) |
| 9 | Springfield Township (Summit County) | 7.0% (±11.1 points) |
| 10 | Sagamore Hills Township | 6.5% (±9.8 points) |
Showing 10 of 35 places in Summit County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Stow
Is it hard to find a rental in Stow?
The rental vacancy rate in Stow, OH is 9.2% (±5.6 points); a low rate means few rental homes stand empty and for rent at any time, which usually means more competition for each one.
Is the rental market in Stow tighter than it was?
In Stow, the rental vacancy rate went from 4.5% in 2015–2019 to 9.2% in 2020–2024 (+4.7 percentage points), not a measurable change.
How many homes are vacant in Stow?
An estimated 1,001 (±393) housing units, 6.5% of the total, including seasonal homes and homes waiting to be sold or rented.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Stow city, Ohio
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Stow city, Ohio
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