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North Canton.
About
Life in North Canton
Living in North Canton means settling into a stable, compact suburb where the cost of living actually makes sense and neighbors tend to stay put for the long haul. Home prices average around $201,200, and with a median household income of $72,193, you're looking at a community where homeownership isn't a financial stretch—roughly 62% of residents are employed, and nearly 4 in 10 hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The job market is anchored by legitimate employers like Timken Company (global bearings manufacturer), Diebold Nixdorf (financial tech), and Kenan Advantage Group, so this isn't a place where everyone commutes an hour away; your average drive to work is just 19 minutes.
North Canton at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
45.7 yrs
Poverty Rate
6.4%
Foreign-Born
1.9%
Broadband Internet
90.4%
of households
Population Growth
-0.9%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics1.9% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in North Canton: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In North Canton, the largest foreign-born group is from India (17.2%), and 0.7% of residents speak Other Asian/Pacific at home.
Under 18
15.4%
of residents
65 and Older
26.0%
of residents
Households with Kids
19.2%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
42.5%
of households
Married Couples
40.8%
of households
Avg Household Size
1.96
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 about average for OH
Rent, home values, and income in North Canton
In North Canton, home values are 6% below the OH average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
45.6%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
29.7%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
89.4
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,717
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
69.3%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1971
median year built
Vacant Homes
2.3%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $290,691 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for OH
Unemployment in North Canton
Unemployment in Stark County, which includes North Canton, is close to the OH average.
Unemployment rate
North Canton: Stark County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Stark County (county-wide) · Annual averages
North Canton is about 5% of Stark County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What North Canton Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute21 min avg
How North Canton residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In North Canton, most residents drive alone to work (72%), and 77% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 3 mi
Akron Canton Regional Airport (CAK)
Regional airport · few flights471k passengers boarded in 2025
- 44 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.
Safetyviolent crime 85% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in North Canton runs 85% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
51
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
997.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
North 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 North 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
North Canton is about 5% of Stark County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality49 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Stark County, which includes North 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
North Canton is about 5% of Stark County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate82°F summers, 23°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
North 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
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" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in North Canton
Uninsured
3.3%
of residents
No hospitals inside North Canton's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Mercy Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.3 mi away · Canton
Sunrise Vista Health and Wellness
Psychiatric · 4.7 mi away · Canton
Aultman Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.4 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.
Education18.6:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in North Canton
North Canton's student/teacher ratio is 18.6:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 38.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
4
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
38.2%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.6:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in North Canton
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,390 students · in-state tuition $37,115 · 59% graduate · median earnings $62,879 (10 yrs after entry)
Nearby Colleges (within 15 miles)
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
5.4 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, 5 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for North Canton
North Canton has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being First Ladies National Historic Site (5 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
First Ladies National Historic Site
National Historic Site
5 mi awayCuyahoga Valley National Park
National Park
28 mi awayJames A Garfield National Historic Site
National Historic Site
55 mi awayPerry's Victory & International Peace Memorial
Memorial
91 mi awayPublic Libraries in North Canton
North Canton Public Library
185 N. Main St., North Canton
Cities Near North Canton
The closest cities within 60 miles
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North Canton FAQ
Is North Canton, Ohio affordable?⌄
North Canton's median rent is $1,029/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $72,544/year. Median home value is $201,200.
Is North Canton, Ohio safe?⌄
North Canton's violent crime rate was 51 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 998 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in North Canton, Ohio?⌄
Stark County, which includes North Canton, has an unemployment rate of 4.9%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in North Canton, Ohio?⌄
The cost of living in North Canton is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,029/month and median household income is $72,544/year. The median home value is $201,200. About 46% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in North Canton, Ohio?⌄
The average commute in North Canton 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