Living in Canton, Ohio
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Canton · Census data 2020–2024
Canton has 69,755 residents with a median age of 35.2. The median household income is $43,188 (40% lower than the Ohio median), the median home value is $97,800, the median rent is $850/month.
Canton at a glance
- Population
- 69,755
- Median age
- 35.2State: 39.7
- Median household income
- $43,188State: $71,389
- Median home value
- $97,800State: $214,800
- Median rent
- $850/moState: $1,034
- Homeowners
- 48.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.4%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Canton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 54% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 40% lower than the Ohio median; unemployment of 7.8%; a poverty rate of 27.4%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Canton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Canton the median home value is $97,800, 71% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $850 per month, which is 29.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,044 a month in housing costs.
Canton median household income
The median household income in Canton is $43,188 and the income per person is $24,690. 27.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).
Housing in Canton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 33,836
- Owner-occupied
- 48.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 51.3%
- Vacant
- 13.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1947
- Average household size
- 2.31
Canton demographics
- Population
- 69,755
- Median age
- 35.2
- Under 18
- 25.4%
- 65 and older
- 15.7%
- Households
- 29,302
- Foreign-born
- 2.5%
- Veterans
- 6.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Canton ›
Education in Canton
16.4% of adults 25 and older in Canton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 5.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Canton
- Unemployment rate
- 7.8%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 8.8%
- Drive alone
- 75.1%
- Public transit
- 2.5%
- Walk to work
- 1.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 80.3%
Canton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canton | 69,755 | $43,188 | $97,800 | $850 |
| Meyers Lake | 842 | $65,893 | $225,000 | $1,188 |
| Reedurban | 4,900 | $57,000 | $151,600 | $1,258 |
| Hills and Dales | 259 | $181,250 | $495,800 | — |
| East Canton | 1,427 | $57,364 | $147,000 | $859 |
| North Canton | 17,727 | $72,544 | $201,200 | $1,029 |
| North Industry | 1,767 | $55,833 | $112,100 | $1,131 |
| Perry Heights | 8,756 | $61,601 | $166,700 | $930 |
| Louisville | 9,602 | $64,375 | $193,100 | $910 |
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What is the median household income in Canton, OH?
The median household income in Canton is $43,188, 40% lower than the Ohio median of $71,389 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Canton?
The median home value in Canton is $97,800, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.
How much is rent in Canton?
The median gross rent in Canton is $850 per month, about 29.2% of household income.
Is Canton, OH a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 54% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes. Minuses: median household income 40% lower than the Ohio median; unemployment of 7.8%; a poverty rate of 27.4%.
What is the median age in Canton?
The median age in Canton is 35.2 years (Ohio: 39.7).
How long is the commute in Canton?
The average commute to work in Canton is 19 minutes; 8.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Canton?
The unemployment rate in Canton is 7.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Canton?
16.4% of adults in Canton have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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