Canton, Ohio
Among the top 6% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B, better than 54% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 39% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade D, better than 24% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 94% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 26% of US places
- top 3% for cost of living
- top 4% for natural disaster risk
- bottom 1% for violent crime
Canton is a mid-size city in Ohio with about 71,000 residents. It grades A for getting around and D for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include cost of living, natural disaster risk, and commute time. It rates lower on property crime and violent crime.
Official websitecantonohio.gov (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Snowy
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56%22%clearovercast
Precipitation 4.5 in2.8 in
humid 97%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$38k9th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$41kbetter than 97% of US places
Home Value$86k16th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$793better than 67% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$977better than 84% of US places
Property Tax Rate1.33%better than 33% of US places
Income Tax6.00%better than 27% of US places
State 3.50% + Local 2.50%
Sales Tax7.24%better than 50% of US places
Estimated total tax burden11.43%better than 32% of US places
Unemployment9.0%better than 16% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)28°F35th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)74°F37th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation42.9 in54th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall31.8 inbetter than 31% of US places
Sunny Days163 daysbetter than 3% of US places
Summer Humidity62°Fbetter than 64% of US places
Comfortable Days96 daysbetter than 81% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk18.8better than 96% of US places
Air Quality50 AQIbetter than 23% of US places
School Quality77.1better than 73% of US places
Violent Crime5073/100kbetter than 1% of US places
Property Crime5547/100kbetter than 1% of US places
Community
Population70,58998th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age36.127th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.5387th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9542nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+1944th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)60.8%24th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)24.8%91st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)5.1%58th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.5%63rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)8.8%86th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time19 minbetter than 88% of US places
Walkability9.6/20better than 85% of US places
Airport Distance48 mibetter than 69% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access76.7%better than 23% of US places
Amenities Nearby36.97better than 32% of US places
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 59% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Canton an affordable place to live?
- Canton is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $41k, better than 97% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Canton?
- The median home value in Canton is $86k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Canton?
- Median household income in Canton is $38k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Canton?
- Median gross rent in Canton is $793 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Canton safe?
- Canton is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 5073/100k (better than 0%). Property crime is 5547/100k.
- What is the weather like in Canton?
- Canton averages 74°F in July and 28°F in January, with 42.9 in of annual precipitation and about 163 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Canton?
- Public-school quality in Canton is above average, scoring better than 73% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Canton?
- The average one-way commute in Canton is 19 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)