Ohio · Metropolitan Area
East Canton is a small town in Ohio with a population of 1,447. Residents earn $57,000 per year, which is 24% below the national average.
Based on current data, East Canton receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. East Canton offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in East Canton is $57,000, 24% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.8%. Only 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in East Canton is $143,000, 49% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $870 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
16.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
East Canton experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.6 inches, including 47.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 98.7% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.3% |
| 90% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $57,000 |
| 24% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $33,629 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,051 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $69,908 |
| Unemployment | 1.8% |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.6% |
| 63% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 9,494 |
| County GDP | $23,156M |
| Restaurants | 795 |
| Healthcare | 1,021 |
| Retail | 1,180 |
| Manufacturing | 464 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,911 |
| 69% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.13% |
| Commute Time | 19.4 min |
| Work from Home | 3.5% |
| Census Median | $143,000 |
| 49% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $197,048 |
| Median List Price | $209,900 |
| Median List Price | $209,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $133 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 101.3% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 2 |
| Census Median Rent | $870 |
| 25% below US avg |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $873 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,092 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,388 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,550 |
| Owner-Occupied | 65.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,911 |
| 69% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.13% |
| Obesity | 39.6% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.5% |
| Heart Disease | 5.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.1% |
| Asthma | 11.3% |
| COPD | 7.3% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.6% |
| Depression | 26.8% |
| Mental Distress | 19.7% |
| Physical Distress | 13.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.5% |
| Premature Death | 9,698/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 73.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,021 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 29 |
| Annual Average | 51.7°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 41.6 inches |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 47.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,141 ft (348 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,206/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.7889°N, 81.2850°W |
| County FIPS | 39151 |
Winner: Republican by 21.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 16.8% |
| 50% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.90 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 1,206/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.2 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 26 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,021 |
| Restaurants | 795 |
| Retail Stores | 1,180 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 29 |
| Avg Commute | 19.4 min |
| Work from Home | 3.5% |