The Town FilesCanfield, Ohio
City in Mahoning County · population 7,699 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $254,800
- Household income
- $97,439
- Jan low / Jul high
- 17° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 40 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 18
- Median age
- 51.2
Canfield is a city of 7,699 people in Mahoning County, Ohio. The median home is worth $254,800, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks better for retirees than 93% of Ohio towns, more upscale than 89% of Ohio towns, better for families than 82% of Ohio towns.
How Canfield ranks
Percentile among Ohio towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Ohio towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Canfield is worth $254,800, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 2.6 times the median household income of $97,439, which is more affordable than 53% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $788 a month. 84.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Canfield | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $254,800 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $788 | $914 |
| Median household income | $97,439 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.6× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 84.8% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1978 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 3.8% | — |
Who lives in Canfield
| People | Canfield | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 51.2 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 30.4% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 15.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 45.3% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.1% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 9.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.9% | — |
| Work from home | 19.0% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 21.5 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.7% | 90.9% |
Weather in Canfield
July highs average 82.9°F and January lows 16.8°F. About 40.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 39.7 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 11 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 147 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Canfield since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on August 5, 1956 about 8.4 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 9 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on July 5, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 47 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on July 28, 1999.
Severe weather in Mahoning County since 1996
Mahoning County has been included in 12 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for tornado, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2020 | Biological | DR-4507: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3457: Covid-19 |
| June 18, 2019 | Tornado | DR-4447: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslide |
| June 30, 2012 | Severe Storm | EM-3346: Severe Storms |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3250: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Jobs and pay in Mahoning County
Mahoning County had 93,784 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,623 a year. Unemployment was 4.2% in 2023; in Canfield itself the ACS puts it at 6%.
Public schools in Canfield
9 public schools with 4,625 students, about 20.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canfield Village Middle School | 5-8 | 771 | 15.1 |
| Canfield High School | 9-12 | 748 | 15.0 |
| Mahoning Career & Technical | 9-12 | 721 | — |
| C H Campbell Elementary School | K-4 | 480 | 21.8 |
| Hilltop Elementary School | K-4 | 474 | 19.8 |
| South Range Elementary School | PK-4 | 467 | 21.2 |
| South Range Middle School | 5-8 | 397 | 18.0 |
| South Range High School | 9-12 | 349 | 18.4 |
| Valley STEM+ME2 Academy | 9-10 | 218 | 10.4 |
Towns near Canfield
- Austintown, OH4.6 mi · 29,594 people · home $144,300
- Mineral Ridge, OH7.5 mi · 3,951 people · home $154,600
- Youngstown, OH8.1 mi · 60,068 people · home $63,300
- Struthers, OH9.4 mi · 10,063 people · home $100,100
- McDonald, OH9.6 mi · 3,172 people · home $138,500
- Salem, OH9.6 mi · 11,915 people · home $119,400
- Campbell, OH10.0 mi · 7,852 people · home $82,300
- Girard, OH10.2 mi · 9,603 people · home $115,500
Canfield questions
Is Canfield, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Canfield scores better for retirees than 93% of Ohio towns and quieter than 65%. 30.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 51.2).
How much does a house cost in Canfield?
The median owner-occupied home in Canfield is valued at $254,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $97,439, so homes cost about 2.6 times income. Median rent is $788 a month.
What is the weather like in Canfield?
July highs average 82.9°F and January lows 16.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 40.8 inches of precipitation a year and 39.7 inches of snow.
Does Canfield get tornadoes?
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Canfield since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on August 5, 1956. The typical Ohio town has had 16.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)