In Stark, Ohio, the median home price is $221,218, compared with the Ohio median of $251,824; median household income is $67,934; the population is 373,713; schools rate 7.4 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 361.1 per 100k; and the average commute is 21.7 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Stark at a glance
Population
373,713
Median Household Income
$67,934
Typical Home Value
$221,218
School District Rating
7.4
Violent Crime Rate
361.1
Avg Commute Time
21.7
About Stark
Stark has a population of 373,713. The median home value is $221,218, 12% below the Ohio median. Median household income is $67,934 (5% below the Ohio median). The most populated towns are Canton, Plain, and Jackson.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Stark
21 towns, by population.
- Canton69,755 pop.
- Plain53,423 pop.
- Jackson43,306 pop.
- Massillon32,338 pop.
- Lake30,348 pop.
- Perry28,233 pop.
- Alliance21,473 pop.
- Lawrence13,547 pop.
- Canton12,357 pop.
- Louisville9,602 pop.
- Nimishillen9,318 pop.
- Sugarcreek6,507 pop.
- Tuscarawas5,814 pop.
- Paris5,689 pop.
- Bethlehem5,508 pop.
- Osnaburg5,481 pop.
- Lexington4,927 pop.
- Washington4,436 pop.
- Marlboro4,257 pop.
- Pike3,828 pop.
- Sandy3,566 pop.
County rankings in Ohio
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- Counties Where Homes Sell Fastest
Stark at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Stark?
- Stark has a population of 373,713 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Stark?
- The median home value in Stark is $221,218. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Stark?
- Median household income in Stark is $67,934 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Stark in?
- Stark is in Ohio.
- How many towns are in Stark?
- Stark contains 21 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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