Stow, OH vs Williston, ND
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Stow
78.5
#178 nationally
Williston
68.6
#1310 nationally
Stow leads in crime level (3.2 vs 12.0). Williston leads in average commute (14.9 min vs 25.4 min). Stow leads in median household income ($89,805 vs $80,352).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Stow, OH | Williston, ND |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 78.5 (#178) | 68.6 (#1310) |
| Population | 33,957 | 27,706 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $292,715 | $378,684 |
| Median Household Income | $89,805 | $80,352 |
| Average Commute | 25.4 min | 14.9 min |
| Walk Score | 22 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 3.2 | 12.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 100 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+7.0 | R+68.1 |
Data coverage note: Williston is missing data for 1 metric that Stow has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C+
78.5 Score
Stow, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$292,715
Population
33,957
Crime
Low
Walk Score
22
Midwest
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D+
68.6 Score
Williston, ND
Small North Dakota city with local appeal
Median Home
$378,684
Population
27,706
Crime
Moderate-High
Median Income
$80,352
Midwest
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