Living in North Canton, Ohio
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of North Canton · Census data 2020–2024
North Canton has 17,727 residents with a median age of 45.7. The median household income is $72,544 (about the same as the Ohio median), the median home value is $201,200, the median rent is $1,029/month.
North Canton at a glance
- Population
- 17,727
- Median age
- 45.7State: 39.7
- Median household income
- $72,544State: $71,389
- Median home value
- $201,200State: $214,800
- Median rent
- $1,029/moState: $1,034
- Homeowners
- 69.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 38.2%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is North Canton a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Ohio median; home values 6% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 1.7%; a poverty rate of 6.4%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in North Canton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In North Canton the median home value is $201,200, 40% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,029 per month, which is 28.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,321 a month in housing costs.
North Canton median household income
The median household income in North Canton is $72,544 and the income per person is $48,195. 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).
Housing in North Canton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 8,702
- Owner-occupied
- 69.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 30.7%
- Vacant
- 2.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1971
- Average household size
- 1.96
North Canton demographics
- Population
- 17,727
- Median age
- 45.7
- Under 18
- 15.4%
- 65 and older
- 26%
- Households
- 8,499
- Foreign-born
- 1.9%
- Veterans
- 7.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of North Canton ›
Education in North Canton
38.2% of adults 25 and older in North Canton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 13.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in North Canton
- Unemployment rate
- 1.7%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 19.4%
- Drive alone
- 72%
- Public transit
- 0.2%
- Walk to work
- 2.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.4%
North Canton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Canton | 17,727 | $72,544 | $201,200 | $1,029 |
| Greentown | 2,993 | $114,355 | $336,500 | $909 |
| Middlebranch | 2,361 | $99,959 | $231,700 | $925 |
| Hills and Dales | 259 | $181,250 | $495,800 | — |
| Meyers Lake | 842 | $65,893 | $225,000 | $1,188 |
| Canton | 69,755 | $43,188 | $97,800 | $850 |
| Reedurban | 4,900 | $57,000 | $151,600 | $1,258 |
| Uniontown | 7,920 | $93,393 | $257,500 | $1,014 |
| Perry Heights | 8,756 | $61,601 | $166,700 | $930 |
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What is the median household income in North Canton, OH?
The median household income in North Canton is $72,544, about the same as 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 North Canton?
The median home value in North Canton is $201,200, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.
How much is rent in North Canton?
The median gross rent in North Canton is $1,029 per month, about 28.2% of household income.
Is North Canton, OH a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Ohio median; home values 6% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 1.7%; a poverty rate of 6.4%.
What is the median age in North Canton?
The median age in North Canton is 45.7 years (Ohio: 39.7).
How long is the commute in North Canton?
The average commute to work in North Canton is 21 minutes; 19.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in North Canton?
The unemployment rate in North Canton is 1.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is North Canton?
38.2% of adults in North 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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