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Canton.
About
Life in Canton
If you're considering Canton, you're looking at a genuine Rust Belt city in transition—one that's being honest about its past while building something different. Housing is genuinely affordable here; median home values hover around $97,800 and rent averages $850 monthly, which matters if cost of living is a priority. That said, manufacturing—which built this city—continues to decline, and the overall population has been shrinking slightly.
Canton at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
35.2 yrs
Poverty Rate
27.4%
Foreign-Born
2.5%
Broadband Internet
80.3%
of households
Population Growth
-2.4%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics2.5% foreign-born, most often from Honduras
Who lives in Canton: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Canton, the largest foreign-born group is from Honduras (16.9%), and 2.4% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
25.4%
of residents
65 and Older
15.7%
of residents
Households with Kids
30.1%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
38.5%
of households
Married Couples
25.5%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.31
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 18% below OH average
Rent, home values, and income in Canton
In Canton, rent runs 18% below the OH average, and home values are 54% below the OH average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
44.3%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
22.8%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
89.4
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,227
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
48.7%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1947
median year built
Vacant Homes
13.4%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $174,287 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1.4 pts above OH average
Unemployment in Canton
Unemployment in Canton is 1.4 percentage points higher than the OH average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Canton Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute19.1 min avg
How Canton residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Canton, most residents drive alone to work (75%), and 81% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 9 mi
Akron Canton Regional Airport (CAK)
Regional airport · few flights471k passengers boarded in 2025
- 49 mi
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE)
Medium hub4.9M passengers boarded in 2025
- 142 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.
Safetyviolent crime 231% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Canton runs 231% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
1,090.5
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
3,395
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Canton 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 Canton, 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 Canton, 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
Canton 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
11
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
120
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" |
Healthcare3 hospitals, avg 3.5/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Canton
Canton has 3 hospitals, averaging 3.5 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating.
Hospitals
3
within city limits
Uninsured
8.8%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
3.5 / 5
Aultman Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
- Main campus: Aultman Hospital · 2600 Sixth Street Sw
- Outpatient center: Aultman Woodlawn · 2821 Woodlawn Ave Nw, Canton
Mercy Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
- Main campus: Mercy Medical Center · 1320 Mercy Drive Nw
- Outpatient center: Mercy Health Center of Carroll County · 125 Canton Rd Nw, Carrollton
- Outpatient center: Mercy Health Center of Tuscarawas County · 1031 W High Ave, New Philadelphia
Sunrise Vista Health and Wellness
Psychiatric
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Heartland Behavioral Healthcare
Psychiatric · 8.6 mi away · Massillon
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. Campus locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Education17.6:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Canton
Canton's student/teacher ratio is 17.6:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 16.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
27
within city limits
Private Schools
5
within city limits
College Degree Rate
16.4%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.6:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Canton
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 798 students · in-state tuition $38,240 · 56% graduate · median earnings $54,032 (10 yrs after entry)
Aultman College of Nursing and Health Sciences
Private nonprofit · 2-year · 280 students · in-state tuition $20,800 · 53% graduate · median earnings $66,302 (10 yrs after entry)
Nearby Colleges (within 15 miles)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,995 students · in-state tuition $37,700 · 62% graduate · median earnings $64,519 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,390 students · in-state tuition $37,115 · 59% graduate · median earnings $62,879 (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, 1 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Canton
Canton has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being First Ladies National Historic Site (1 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
First Ladies National Historic Site
National Historic Site
1 mi awayCuyahoga Valley National Park
National Park
33 mi awayJames A Garfield National Historic Site
National Historic Site
59 mi awayPerry's Victory & International Peace Memorial
Memorial
95 mi awayPublic Libraries in Canton
Stark County District Library
715 Market Ave North, Canton
Dehoff Memorial Branch Library
216 Hartford Ave Se, Canton
Madge Youtz Branch Library
2921 Mahoning Rd Ne, Canton
North Branch Library
189 25th St Nw, Canton
Cities Near Canton
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Canton FAQ
Is Canton, Ohio affordable?⌄
Canton's median rent is $850/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $43,188/year. Median home value is $97,800.
Is Canton, Ohio safe?⌄
Canton's violent crime rate was 1091 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is significantly above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 3395 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Canton, Ohio?⌄
Canton has an unemployment rate of 6.0%, which is above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Canton, Ohio?⌄
The cost of living in Canton is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $850/month and median household income is $43,188/year. The median home value is $97,800. About 44% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Canton, Ohio?⌄
The average commute in Canton is 19 minutes, which is shorter than 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