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Living in
Alliance.
About
Life in Alliance
Living in Alliance means settling into a genuinely affordable pocket of northeastern Ohio where your money stretches further than it would in most comparable towns. A median home value around $125,400 and median household income of $56,106 create a realistic cost-of-living equation that appeals to families and people looking to build equity without breaking the bank. The job market is stable if unspectacular — unemployment sits at 5%, and while the city's manufacturing and railroad heritage has faded, the University of Mount Union anchors the local economy and brings some professional opportunities.
Alliance at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
35.5 yrs
Poverty Rate
23.8%
Foreign-Born
1.3%
Broadband Internet
87.1%
of households
Population Growth
-0.4%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics1.3% foreign-born, most often from Europe, n.e.c.
Who lives in Alliance: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Alliance, the largest foreign-born group is from Europe, n.e.c. (18.5%), and 1.0% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
22.5%
of residents
65 and Older
17.4%
of residents
Households with Kids
30.6%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
28.9%
of households
Married Couples
37.2%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.43
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 19% below OH average
Rent, home values, and income in Alliance
In Alliance, rent runs 19% below the OH average, and home values are 42% below the OH average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
37.1%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
18.9%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
89.4
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,331
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
51.5%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1951
median year built
Vacant Homes
10.4%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $165,479 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for OH
Unemployment in Alliance
Unemployment in Stark County, which includes Alliance, is close to the OH average.
Unemployment rate
Alliance: Stark County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Stark County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Alliance Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute21 min avg
How Alliance residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Alliance, most residents drive alone to work (75%), and 67% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 18 mi
Akron Canton Regional Airport (CAK)
Regional airport · few flights471k passengers boarded in 2025
- 52 mi
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE)
Medium hub4.9M passengers boarded in 2025
- 148 mi
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
Major hub16.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyabout average for violent crime
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Alliance is close to the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
334.9
per 100,000 residents
About average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
2,093.4
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Alliance Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 5 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
87.9 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Stark County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Stark County, which includes Alliance, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 5 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | Thunderstorm Wind | $11,500 |
| 2024 | 5 | Thunderstorm Wind | $15,000 |
| 2023 | 3 | Thunderstorm Wind | $97,500 |
| 2022 | 13 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.6M |
| 2021 | 9 | Thunderstorm Wind | $520,000 |
| 2020 | 14 | Thunderstorm Wind | $12,500 |
| 2019 | 18 | Thunderstorm Wind | $8.8M |
| 2018 | 6 | Thunderstorm Wind | $303,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
2 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Stark County, county-wide
Air Quality49 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Stark County, which includes Alliance, is typically good — 194 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
49
Good Days
194
per year
Moderate Days
169
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Stark County, county-wide
Climate82°F summers, 23°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Alliance has warm summers (avg high 82°F) and cold winters (avg low 23°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
61°/40°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
82°/62°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
63°/44°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
38°/23°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
42.9"
Annual Snowfall
31.8"
Hot Days/Year
15
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
139
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
149
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36°F | 20°F | 2.92" |
| Feb | 39°F | 22°F | 2.44" |
| Mar | 48°F | 29°F | 3.23" |
| Apr | 62°F | 40°F | 3.86" |
| May | 72°F | 50°F | 4.13" |
| Jun | 80°F | 59°F | 4.43" |
| Jul | 84°F | 63°F | 4.14" |
| Aug | 83°F | 62°F | 3.61" |
| Sep | 76°F | 55°F | 3.50" |
| Oct | 63°F | 44°F | 3.34" |
| Nov | 51°F | 34°F | 3.08" |
| Dec | 40°F | 26°F | 2.89" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 4.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Alliance
Alliance has 1 hospital, averaging 4.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
7.1%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
4.0 / 5
Alliance Community Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Sunrise Vista Health and Wellness
Psychiatric · 15 mi away · Canton
Salem Regional Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 15 mi away · Salem
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education18.7:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Alliance
Alliance's student/teacher ratio is 18.7:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 17.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
6
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
17.0%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.7:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Alliance
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,995 students · in-state tuition $37,700 · 62% graduate · median earnings $64,519 (10 yrs after entry)
Nearby Colleges (within 15 miles)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,390 students · in-state tuition $37,115 · 59% graduate · median earnings $62,879 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 798 students · in-state tuition $38,240 · 56% graduate · median earnings $54,032 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: First Ladies National Historic Site, 16 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Alliance
Alliance has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being First Ladies National Historic Site (16 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
First Ladies National Historic Site
National Historic Site
16 mi awayCuyahoga Valley National Park
National Park
34 mi awayJames A Garfield National Historic Site
National Historic Site
53 mi awayPublic Libraries in Alliance
Rodman Public Library
215 E Broadway, Alliance
Rodman Branch
1808 W State St, Alliance
Cities Near Alliance
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Alliance?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Alliance FAQ
Is Alliance, Ohio affordable?⌄
Alliance's median rent is $836/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $56,106/year. Median home value is $125,400.
Is Alliance, Ohio safe?⌄
Alliance's violent crime rate was 335 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is close to the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 2093 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Alliance, Ohio?⌄
Stark County, which includes Alliance, has an unemployment rate of 4.9%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Alliance, Ohio?⌄
The cost of living in Alliance is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $836/month and median household income is $56,106/year. The median home value is $125,400. About 37% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Alliance, Ohio?⌄
The average commute in Alliance is 21 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from