Living in East Canton, Ohio
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of East Canton · Census data 2020–2024
East Canton has 1,427 residents with a median age of 37.6. The median household income is $57,364 (20% lower than the Ohio median), the median home value is $147,000, the median rent is $859/month.
East Canton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
East Canton at a glance
- Population
- 1,427
- Median age
- 37.6State: 39.7
- Median household income
- $57,364State: $71,389
- Median home value
- $147,000State: $214,800
- Median rent
- $859/moState: $1,034
- Homeowners
- 72.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.8%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is East Canton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 32% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 3.2%; a poverty rate of 8.9%.
Cons: Median household income 20% lower than the Ohio median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in East Canton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In East Canton the median home value is $147,000, 56% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $859 per month, which is 28% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,179 a month in housing costs.
East Canton median household income
The median household income in East Canton is $57,364 and the income per person is $33,320. 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).
Housing in East Canton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 665
- Owner-occupied
- 72.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 27.5%
- Vacant
- 3.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1956
- Average household size
- 2.22
East Canton demographics
- Population
- 1,427
- Median age
- 37.6
- Under 18
- 22%
- 65 and older
- 19.4%
- Households
- 644
- Foreign-born
- 1.3%
- Veterans
- 5.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of East Canton ›
Education in East Canton
18.8% of adults 25 and older in East Canton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 4.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in East Canton
- Unemployment rate
- 3.2%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 2.6%
- Drive alone
- 87.9%
- Public transit
- 1.4%
- Walk to work
- 0.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.6%
East Canton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Canton | 1,427 | $57,364 | $147,000 | $859 |
| Louisville | 9,602 | $64,375 | $193,100 | $910 |
| Canton | 69,755 | $43,188 | $97,800 | $850 |
| Robertsville | 386 | $59,240 | $109,400 | — |
| North Industry | 1,767 | $55,833 | $112,100 | $1,131 |
| Meyers Lake | 842 | $65,893 | $225,000 | $1,188 |
| Harrisburg | 253 | $180,326 | $291,000 | — |
| Middlebranch | 2,361 | $99,959 | $231,700 | $925 |
| Reedurban | 4,900 | $57,000 | $151,600 | $1,258 |
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What is the median household income in East Canton, OH?
The median household income in East Canton is $57,364, 20% 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 East Canton?
The median home value in East Canton is $147,000, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.
How much is rent in East Canton?
The median gross rent in East Canton is $859 per month, about 28% of household income.
Is East Canton, OH a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 32% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 3.2%; a poverty rate of 8.9%. Minuses: median household income 20% lower than the Ohio median.
What is the median age in East Canton?
The median age in East Canton is 37.6 years (Ohio: 39.7).
How long is the commute in East Canton?
The average commute to work in East Canton is 19 minutes; 2.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in East Canton?
The unemployment rate in East Canton is 3.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is East Canton?
18.8% of adults in East 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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