Meyers Lake, OH

This village of 724 residents needs 19 more housing units over the next five years. Meyers Lake is part of the Stark County Area Transportation Study.

Housing snapshot

Population
724 (2026)
Households
509
Median household income
$68,689 (2026)
Typical home value
$202,845
Owner-occupied
83%
Five-year housing need
19 units

Comparison to other Ohio municipalities

Meyers Lake: $68,689 Median income (2026 estimate)
<$23K >$150K
Meyers Lake: None jobs to household ratio
<0.04 >2.71
Meyers Lake: No permit data
<0% >6%
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How affordable is this community?

In Meyers Lake, OH, the typical home price of $202,845 is below the Ohio average of $229,557. Meyers Lake, OH's median household income of $68,689 comfortably exceeds what is needed to afford the typical home, making this a relatively affordable market.

This chart tracks whether housing prices are keeping pace with local incomes. The gap between what homes cost and what households can afford reveals affordability trends over time.

How has employment changed over time?

Jobs by industry sector since 2012. Switch between local jobs — counted where the jobs are located — and resident jobs, counted where the workers live. On the local view the most recent year is a nowcast: it grows the latest local LODES job mix forward using recent county employment growth from QCEW and the BLS local employment series, so the newest point tracks today's economy instead of data that is roughly two years old.

How are households changing by income?

With roughly 509 households, Meyers Lake, OH is growing modestly at 1.5% per year.

Understanding how households at different income levels are growing or declining helps identify which groups face the greatest housing pressure and where new housing is most needed.

Who lives here today?

The housing stock in Meyers Lake, OH is heavily oriented toward attached single-family and 2-4 unit multifamily, which makes up 78% of units. Meyers Lake, OH is a strongly owner-occupied community, with 83% of households owning their home.

Households may have different structure type preferences depending on characteristics such as household size, income, employment, presence of children, age of individuals, and lifestyle choices. Understanding the housing stock in corresponding terms helps assess how well existing units align with existing households' ideals.

What does the housing stock look like?

The mix of housing types and ownership patterns shapes a community's character. This chart breaks down housing units by structure type and whether they're owner-occupied or rented.

How does this place compare to similar communities?