The Town FilesCanton, Ohio
City in Stark County · population 70,872 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $97,800
- Household income
- $43,188
- Jan low / Jul high
- 20° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 32 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 12
- Median age
- 35.2
Canton is a city of 70,872 people in Stark County, Ohio. The median home is worth $97,800, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks more walkable than 97% of Ohio towns, more vibrant than 95% of Ohio towns, hipper than 90% of Ohio towns.
How Canton 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 Canton is worth $97,800, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 2.3 times the median household income of $43,188, which is more affordable than 74% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $850 a month. 48.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Canton | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $97,800 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $850 | $914 |
| Median household income | $43,188 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.3× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 48.7% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1947 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.4% | — |
Who lives in Canton
| People | Canton | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.2 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.7% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 25.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.4% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 27.4% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 6.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.5% | — |
| Work from home | 8.8% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 19.1 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 80.3% | 90.9% |
Weather in Canton
July highs average 84.3°F and January lows 20.3°F. About 41.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 31.8 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 11 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 120 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Canton since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on April 28, 2002 about 4.4 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 12 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 7, 2020.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 68 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on August 10, 1980.
Severe weather in Stark County since 1996
Stark 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 30, 2012 | Severe Storm | EM-3346: Severe Storms |
| July 2, 2006 | Severe Storm | DR-1651: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight Line Winds, And Flooding |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3250: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Jobs and pay in Stark County
Stark County had 158,502 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $54,631 a year. Unemployment was 3.7% in 2023; in Canton itself the ACS puts it at 7.8%.
Public schools in Canton
39 public schools with 18,108 students, about 18.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| McKinley High School | 9-12 | 2,130 | 16.1 |
| GlenOak High School | 9-12 | 2,114 | 23.5 |
| Oakwood Middle School | 7-8 | 871 | 22.3 |
| Glenwood Intermediate School | 5-6 | 825 | 22.3 |
| Canton South High School | 9-12 | 814 | 23.3 |
| Crenshaw Middle School | 7-8 | 764 | 18.6 |
| Faircrest Memorial Elementary School | PK-5 | 755 | 27.0 |
| Lake Cable Elementary School | K-5 | 592 | 19.1 |
| Middlebranch Elementary School | K-4 | 532 | 23.1 |
| STEAMM Academy | 4-8 | 500 | 12.5 |
| T C Knapp Elementary School | PK-4 | 439 | 17.6 |
| Canton College Preparatory School (charter) | K-8 | 407 | 20.4 |
Towns near Canton
- Reedurban, OH3.7 mi · 5,889 people · home $151,600
- North Canton, OH4.9 mi · 17,842 people · home $201,200
- Perry Heights, OH5.4 mi · 8,391 people · home $166,700
- Louisville, OH5.8 mi · 9,521 people · home $193,100
- Richville, OH6.4 mi · 3,209 people · home $172,500
- Greentown, OH8.4 mi · 3,382 people · home $336,500
- Massillon, OH8.4 mi · 32,146 people · home $149,900
- Uniontown, OH10.7 mi · 7,173 people · home $257,500
Canton questions
Is Canton, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Canton scores better for retirees than 2% of Ohio towns and quieter than 5%. 15.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 35.2).
How much does a house cost in Canton?
The median owner-occupied home in Canton is valued at $97,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $43,188, so homes cost about 2.3 times income. Median rent is $850 a month.
What is the weather like in Canton?
July highs average 84.3°F and January lows 20.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 41.6 inches of precipitation a year and 31.8 inches of snow.
Does Canton get tornadoes?
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Canton since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on April 28, 2002. 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)