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Stark County

#22 in Best Counties to Live in Ohio
  • B+
    Overall Grade
  • County in Ohio
  • 7 reviews
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      A-
    2. Crime & Safety
      C
    3. Housing
      B
    4. Nightlife
      A
    5. Good for Families
      B+
    6. Diversity
      B-
    7. Jobs
      B-
    8. Weather
      C-
    9. Cost of Living
      B+
    10. Health & Fitness
      A-
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A-
    12. Commute
      B+
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    Stark County is located in Ohio with a population of 374,273. In Stark County, most residents own their homes. In Stark County there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Stark County and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Stark County are highly rated.
    Population
    374,273

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $127,100
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $711
    National
    $949
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      32%
    • Own
      68%
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    Stark County Rankings

    Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.

    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      346.1
      282.7
    • Murder
      9.5
      6.1
    • Rape
      74.5
      40.7
    • Robbery
      126.6
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      759.5
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,629
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      184.3
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B-
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      11%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      9%
    • 25-34 years
      12%
    • 35-44 years
      11%
    • 45-54 years
      14%
    • 55-64 years
      14%
    • 65+ years
      18%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      8%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      14%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      30%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      38%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      9%
      13%

    Working in Stark County

    Jobs
    B-
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $50,117
    National
    $55,322
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      Stark County Reviews

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      I've lived in Stark county for many years. In several different areas. Some parts are better than others. It all depends on which area you find yourself in. Most of the time I feel safe in the environment. Public and private school are available. A lot of the high schools have career tech opportunities, all of which I have been a part of are amazing.
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      It is big in size, but Stark County still seems so small and homely because everyone knows someone that someone else knows. Stark County is very diverse in race, gender, agriculture, and status.
      I love living in stark county. The schools are awesome. There is so much to do and the council members seem to really listen to the community on needs and improvements!