Stow, Ohio

About Stow

Set in the northeastern part of Ohio, Stow is a thriving city, home to 34,101 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Stow is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 17.09 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,995 residents per square mile.

📰 Stow News Today

• Firefighters quickly douse school fire in Stow Cleveland 19 News · Aug 17
• Numerous incidents of unruly teens at Stow Swensons leads to police action Akron Beacon Journal · Aug 14
• Charles (Chuck) Witte Obituary (2026) - Stow, OH - The Island Packet Legacy obituary · Aug 16
• Man dies after being pulled from burning home in Stow FOX 8 News · Aug 3
• Stow moving to set regulations for data centers before any new projects are proposed cleveland.com · Aug 13

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Stow Unique

• The only place in America named Stow — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Positioned in northeastern Ohio, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Ohio — one of 1,265 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 34,101.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 5 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Stow

• Bangkok Thai Restaurant — chinese
• StowNut Donut & Diner (café)
• Beef 'O' Brady's
• Bruegger's Bagles (café)
• Spicy Sombreros
• Texas Roadhouse — steak house
• The Cafe in Stow

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Stow

• Bike & Hike Trail - Norton Road Trailhead reviews ★
• Crestdale Park reviews ★
• Eastick Farms Pond reviews ★
• Heather Hills Park reviews ★
• Lake Run Park reviews ★
• Meadowbrook Lake Park reviews ★
• Northport Park reviews ★
• Oregon Trail Park reviews ★
• Partridge Highlands Park reviews ★
• Sherwood Acres Park reviews ★
• Silver Springs Park reviews ★
• Stow Kid's Playground (SKiP) reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Stow

• Echo Hills Elementary School
• Fishcreek Elementary School
• Highland Elementary School
• Indian Trail Elementary School
• Lakeview Elementary School
• Stow-Munroe Falls High School
• Woodland Elementary School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Stow

🏘️ Nearby Communities