At a Glance
Median Income
$39,754
$23,490 per capita
Home Value
$94,400
Zillow: $175,781
Median Rent
$826/mo
29.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,122/100K
3,462/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.4%
86.7% high school+
Unemployment
7.7%
23.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
47.2%
24.7% smoking rate
How Canton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Canton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Canton a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Canton residents earn a median household income of $39,754 , which is 47% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,490. The unemployment rate stands at 7.7% (114% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.6% 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 Canton is $94,400 , 67% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $175,781. Median rent is $826/month, with 29.8% 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 1948.
Safety & Crime
Canton reports 1,122 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 195% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,462/100K. The murder rate is 2.9/100K.
Education
15.4% of adults in Canton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(54% below the national average).
86.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Canton has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population70,105
Median Age36.1 yrs
Density2,643/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%
Foreign Born2.3%
Veterans6.7%
Economy
C
Median Income$39,754
Per Capita$23,490
Unemployment7.7%
Poverty23.6%
County GDP$23,156M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,051
Housing
A+
Home Value$94,400
Rent$826
Ownership47.5%
Zillow$175,781
Housing Units34,733
Rent Burden29.8%
Crime
F
Violent1,122/100K
Property3,462/100K
Murder2.9/100K
Assault872/100K
Burglary777/100K
Health
Obesity47.2%
Diabetes15.6%
Smoking24.7%
Heart Disease7.7%
Premature Death9,698/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain41.6 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation1,070 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.4%
High School+86.7%
Graduate+4.4%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 39%
Commute19 min
Broadband78.3%
Internet Speed115 Mbps
EV Stations17
Libraries26
Did You Know?
The median home in Canton was built in 1948.
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.
16.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 115 Mbps.
There are 795 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 29 fatal vehicle crashes.