At a Glance
Median Income
$62,025
$36,562 per capita
Home Value
$184,500
Zillow: $260,456
Median Rent
$915/mo
27.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
128/100K
954/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
24.9%
95.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
7.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.6%
16.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Canal Fulton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Canal Fulton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Canal Fulton a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Canal Fulton residents earn a median household income of $62,025 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,562. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,494 business establishments, including 795 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Canal Fulton is $184,500 , 35% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $260,456. Median rent is $915/month, with 27.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.
Safety & Crime
Canal Fulton reports 128 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 66% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 954/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
24.9% of adults in Canal Fulton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(26% below the national average).
95.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Canal Fulton has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population5,326
Median Age42.6 yrs
Density1,484/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$62,025
Per Capita$36,562
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty7.1%
County GDP$23,156M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,051
Housing
A+
Home Value$184,500
Rent$915
Ownership66.6%
Zillow$260,456
Housing Units2,368
Rent Burden27.6%
Crime
F
Violent128/100K
Property954/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault92/100K
Burglary183/100K
Health
Obesity38.6%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking16.3%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death9,698/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain36.9 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,015 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.9%
High School+95.7%
Graduate+9.3%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 39%
Commute29 min
Broadband94.3%
Internet Speed115 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries26
Did You Know?
The median home in Canal Fulton was built in 1982.
17.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Akron-Canton Regional (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 115 Mbps.
There are 795 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 29 fatal vehicle crashes.
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