Living in Massillon, Ohio
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Massillon · Census data 2020–2024
Massillon has 32,338 residents with a median age of 41. The median household income is $56,446 (21% lower than the Ohio median), the median home value is $149,900, the median rent is $862/month.
Massillon at a glance
- Population
- 32,338
- Median age
- 41State: 39.7
- Median household income
- $56,446State: $71,389
- Median home value
- $149,900State: $214,800
- Median rent
- $862/moState: $1,034
- Homeowners
- 65.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17.8%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Massillon a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 30% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 4.4%.
Cons: Median household income 21% lower than the Ohio median; a poverty rate of 13.9%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Massillon
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Massillon the median home value is $149,900, 55% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $862 per month, which is 27.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,187 a month in housing costs.
Massillon median household income
The median household income in Massillon is $56,446 and the income per person is $32,391. 13.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).
Housing in Massillon: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 15,379
- Owner-occupied
- 65.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 34.8%
- Vacant
- 6.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1957
- Average household size
- 2.20
Massillon demographics
- Population
- 32,338
- Median age
- 41
- Under 18
- 19.3%
- 65 and older
- 20.2%
- Households
- 14,365
- Foreign-born
- 1.8%
- Veterans
- 7.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Massillon ›
Education in Massillon
17.8% of adults 25 and older in Massillon have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 5.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Massillon
- Unemployment rate
- 4.4%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 9.7%
- Drive alone
- 78.1%
- Public transit
- 0.5%
- Walk to work
- 1.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.6%
Massillon vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massillon | 32,338 | $56,446 | $149,900 | $862 |
| Perry Heights | 8,756 | $61,601 | $166,700 | $930 |
| Navarre | 2,047 | $59,542 | $146,000 | $807 |
| Richville | 3,145 | $74,375 | $172,500 | $954 |
| Reedurban | 4,900 | $57,000 | $151,600 | $1,258 |
| Hills and Dales | 259 | $181,250 | $495,800 | — |
| Meyers Lake | 842 | $65,893 | $225,000 | $1,188 |
| Brewster | 2,105 | $57,192 | $144,600 | $949 |
| North Lawrence | 165 | $76,667 | $142,500 | — |
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What is the median household income in Massillon, OH?
The median household income in Massillon is $56,446, 21% 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 Massillon?
The median home value in Massillon is $149,900, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.
How much is rent in Massillon?
The median gross rent in Massillon is $862 per month, about 27.5% of household income.
Is Massillon, OH a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 30% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 4.4%. Minuses: median household income 21% lower than the Ohio median; a poverty rate of 13.9%.
What is the median age in Massillon?
The median age in Massillon is 41 years (Ohio: 39.7).
How long is the commute in Massillon?
The average commute to work in Massillon is 22 minutes; 9.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Massillon?
The unemployment rate in Massillon is 4.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Massillon?
17.8% of adults in Massillon 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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