Living in South Canal, Ohio
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of South Canal · Census data 2020–2024
South Canal has 673 residents with a median age of 61.2. The median household income is $66,793 (6% lower than the Ohio median), the median home value is $137,300, the median rent is $771/month.
South Canal is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
South Canal at a glance
- Population
- 673
- Median age
- 61.2State: 39.7
- Median household income
- $66,793State: $71,389
- Median home value
- $137,300State: $214,800
- Median rent
- $771/moState: $1,034
- Homeowners
- 80.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 8.8%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is South Canal a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 36% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.6%; a poverty rate of 2.4%.
Cons: Median household income 6% lower than the Ohio median; an average commute of 25 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in South Canal
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In South Canal the median home value is $137,300, 59% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $771 per month, which is 12.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,015 a month in housing costs.
South Canal median household income
The median household income in South Canal is $66,793 and the income per person is $36,315. 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).
Housing in South Canal: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 404
- Owner-occupied
- 80.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 19.1%
- Vacant
- 14.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1958
- Average household size
- 1.95
South Canal demographics
- Population
- 673
- Median age
- 61.2
- Under 18
- 6.2%
- 65 and older
- 29.7%
- Households
- 345
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 14.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of South Canal ›
Education in South Canal
8.8% of adults 25 and older in South Canal have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 2.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in South Canal
- Unemployment rate
- 2.6%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 94.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 76.5%
South Canal vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Canal | 673 | $66,793 | $137,300 | $771 |
| Newton Falls | 4,549 | $50,506 | $105,700 | $745 |
| Craig Beach | 1,161 | $72,361 | $164,000 | $957 |
| Windham | 2,020 | $54,219 | $128,700 | $898 |
| Lake Milton | 548 | $109,688 | $493,800 | $835 |
| Lordstown | 3,332 | $66,411 | $174,000 | $985 |
| Leavittsburg | 1,283 | $54,167 | $80,900 | $768 |
| Garrettsville | 2,752 | $66,404 | $191,000 | $884 |
| Warren | 38,912 | $37,887 | $86,400 | $766 |
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What is the median household income in South Canal, OH?
The median household income in South Canal is $66,793, 6% 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 South Canal?
The median home value in South Canal is $137,300, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.
How much is rent in South Canal?
The median gross rent in South Canal is $771 per month, about 12.1% of household income.
Is South Canal, OH a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 36% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.6%; a poverty rate of 2.4%. Minuses: median household income 6% lower than the Ohio median; an average commute of 25 minutes.
What is the median age in South Canal?
The median age in South Canal is 61.2 years (Ohio: 39.7).
How long is the commute in South Canal?
The average commute to work in South Canal is 25 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in South Canal?
The unemployment rate in South Canal is 2.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is South Canal?
8.8% of adults in South Canal 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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