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Canton, OH

Aggregated across 9 ZIP codes in Canton.

Population: 103,916 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Canton, OH is $156,524 — up 7.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $166,669 after a median 21 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,078/month. 28 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with hail, icestorm, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.2% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$156,524

Median home value

+7.1%

1-year change

21

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$156,524
1-year appreciation
+7.1%
3-year appreciation
+23.6%
5-year appreciation
+34.1%
10-year appreciation
+114.7%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$159,128
House Price Index (state)
353.3 (+4.7% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$166,669
Median list price
$184,742
Median price per sqft
$124
1-year sale-price change
-19.9%
Median days on market
21 days
Homes sold (recent period)
10
For-sale inventory
337
Sale-to-list ratio
97.0%
Active listings
11
1-year forecast
+2.6%
Days to pending
24 days
New listings (monthly)
138

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,078/mo
1-year rent change
+4.2%
Studio fair-market rent
$710/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$888/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,119/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,455/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,678/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.8 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
17.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$13.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
28
Elementary schools
17
Middle schools
5
High schools
5
Charter schools
5
School districts serving the area
Canton College Preparatory School, Canton City, Canton Harbor High School
Schools include
Canton College Preparatory School, Choices Alternative School, Early Learning Center @ Schreiber, Canton Arts Academy @ Summit, AIM Academy @ Belden

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
hail, iceStorm, lightning, strongWind, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 19% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
34.8%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Industrial Excess Landfill (6.4 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
59.4°F
Average high
66.5°F
Average low
52.4°F
Annual precipitation
42.4 in
Annual snowfall
14.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
52
Days with Good air quality
166
Days with Moderate air quality
190
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
262

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
55,018
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
50,029

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
25
Nearest national park
First Ladies National Historic Site (0 mi)
National parks include
First Ladies National Historic Site, Cuyahoga Valley National Park, James A Garfield National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
391
Nearest airport
Clover Fields Airport (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Akron Canton Regional Airport (CAK) (6 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
43
Hospitals include
UNION HOSPITAL, SUMMA HEALTH SYSTEM, AKRON GENERAL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.9 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
9
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+15 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,956
Housing built before 1970
67.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
8.1%
Median annual property tax
$1,580
Mean commute to work
17 min
Households with broadband internet
67.0%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
138,157
Average weekly wage
$1,009
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
315

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

CantonState medianUS median
Median home value$156,524$225,539$289,727
Median sale price$166,669$242,250$325,000
Median days on market21 days45 days51 days
Typical rent$1,078/mo$1,394/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,580$1,962$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Canton, OH?
$156,524.
What is the median sale price in Canton, OH?
$166,669.
How long do homes take to sell in Canton, OH?
Median days on market: 21 days.
What is typical rent in Canton, OH?
Typical rent: $1,078/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Canton, OH?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hail, iceStorm, lightning, strongWind, winterWeather.
Is Canton, OH in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone X; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Canton, OH?
Risk to homes is higher than 19% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Canton, OH?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Canton, OH?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Canton, OH?
28 schools (17 elementary, 5 middle, 5 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Canton, OH walkable?
Walkability index: 7.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Canton, OH?
Good. Median AQI: 52. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Canton, OH?
Regional Price Parity: 90.8 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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