About
Life in Massillon
Living in Massillon means settling into a post-industrial Midwest city that's working to redefine itself beyond its steel heritage. The job market is reasonably stable with unemployment near the national average, and you'll find a diverse employer base in food manufacturing, logistics, and healthcare rather than relying on one industry. Housing is genuinely affordable—median home prices around $150,000 and rents under $850 make it accessible for people priced out of larger metros, though that affordability reflects slower population growth and limited new development.
Massillon at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
41.0 yrs
Poverty Rate
13.9%
Foreign-Born
1.8%
Broadband Internet
90.6%
of households
Population Growth
+0.5%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics1.8% foreign-born, most often from China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan
Who lives in Massillon: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Massillon, the largest foreign-born group is from China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan (24.6%), and 1.1% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
19.3%
of residents
65 and Older
20.2%
of residents
Households with Kids
23.5%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
31.8%
of households
Married Couples
39.3%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.20
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 17% below OH average
Rent, home values, and income in Massillon
In Massillon, rent runs 17% below the OH average, and home values are 30% below the OH average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
40.0%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
14.6%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
89.4
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,985
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
65.2%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1957
median year built
Vacant Homes
6.6%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $220,113 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for OH
Unemployment in Massillon
Unemployment in Massillon is close to the OH average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Massillon Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute21.5 min avg
How Massillon residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Massillon, most residents drive alone to work (78%), and 73% 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
- 46 mi
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE)
Medium hub4.9M passengers boarded in 2025
- 137 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 Massillon is close to the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
315.8
per 100,000 residents
About average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,734.1
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Massillon 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 Massillon, 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 Massillon, 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
Massillon 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
41.6"
Annual Snowfall
47.2"
Hot Days/Year
11
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
120
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
160
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
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Massillon
Massillon has 1 hospital.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
5.9%
of residents
Heartland Behavioral Healthcare
Psychiatric
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Aultman Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.4 mi away · Canton
Mercy Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7 mi away · Canton
Sunrise Vista Health and Wellness
Psychiatric · 8.2 mi away · Canton
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.
Education17.4:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Massillon
Massillon's student/teacher ratio is 17.4:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 17.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
9
within city limits
Private Schools
3
within city limits
College Degree Rate
17.8%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.4:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Massillon (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)
Aultman College of Nursing and Health Sciences
6.4 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 2-year · 280 students · in-state tuition $20,800 · 53% graduate · median earnings $66,302 (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, 8 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Massillon
Massillon has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being First Ladies National Historic Site (8 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
First Ladies National Historic Site
National Historic Site
8 mi awayCuyahoga Valley National Park
National Park
33 mi awayJames A Garfield National Historic Site
National Historic Site
62 mi awayPerry's Victory & International Peace Memorial
Memorial
90 mi awayPublic Libraries in Massillon
Massillon Public Library
208 Lincoln Way E., Massillon
Cities Near Massillon
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Massillon FAQ
Is Massillon, Ohio affordable?⌄
Massillon's median rent is $862/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $56,446/year. Median home value is $149,900.
Is Massillon, Ohio safe?⌄
Massillon's violent crime rate was 316 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is close to the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1734 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Massillon, Ohio?⌄
Massillon has an unemployment rate of 4.9%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Massillon, Ohio?⌄
The cost of living in Massillon is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $862/month and median household income is $56,446/year. The median home value is $149,900. About 40% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Massillon, Ohio?⌄
The average commute in Massillon is 22 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