East Canton, OH

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.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
1,447 Population 1,206/sq mi density
$57,000 Median Income $33,629 per capita
$143,000 Home Value $197,048 Zillow
$870 Median Rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$57,000 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$143,000 home value, $870/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $57,000
24% lower than US avg
Home Value $143,000
49% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 16.8%
50% lower than US avg
Median Rent $870
25% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 39.6%
23% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.8%
50% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.6%
63% lower than US avg

How East Canton Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,447
Median Age35.5 yrs
Density1,206/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 95%

Economy

A
Median Income$57,000
Per Capita$33,629
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty4.6%
County GDP$23,156M
Commute19 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$143,000
Rent$870
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$197,048

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity39.6%
UninsuredN/A
Depression26.8%
Heart Disease5.8%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain41.6 in/yr
Elevation1,141 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.8%
High School+96.5%
School Score5.90

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 39%
Commute19 min
Libraries26

Is East Canton a Good Place to Live?

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.

Economy & Jobs

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.

Cost of Living & Housing

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.

Education

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.

Climate & Weather

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.

East Canton has a population of 1,447 with a density of 1,206 people per square mile. The median age is 35.5 years, 9% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (94.5%), with 2% Black.

Population

1,447
Total Population
1,206
People / sq mi
35.5yrs
Median Age
9% below US avg
1.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.4%
Female 51.6%

Race & Ethnicity

East Canton vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.7%
26% above US avg
Spanish1.3%
90% below US avg

Social Characteristics

East Canton vs U.S. Average

The median household income in East Canton is $57,000, which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.8% (below the 3.6% US average). 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes.

Income: East Canton vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$57,000
24% below US avg
Per Capita Income$33,629
Avg Weekly Wage$1,051
IRS Avg AGI$69,908

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.8%
50% below US avg
Poverty Rate4.6%
63% below US avg
Establishments (County)9,494
County GDP$23,156M

Business (County)

Restaurants795
Healthcare1,021
Retail1,180
Manufacturing464

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,911
69% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate4.13%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time19.4 min
Work from Home3.5%

Walkability

The median home value in East Canton is $143,000, 49% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $870 (25% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $197,048.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$143,000
49% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$197,048
Median List Price$209,900

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$209,900
$/Sq Ft$133
Homes Sold2
Sale-to-List Ratio101.3%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory2

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$870
25% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$816
1 Bedroom$873
2 Bedrooms$1,092
3 Bedrooms$1,388
4 Bedrooms$1,550

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied65.6%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,911
69% above US avg
Effective Rate4.13%
In East Canton, 39.6% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 26.8% report depression. 27.6% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: East Canton vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity39.6%
23% above US avg
Diabetes10.5%
Heart Disease5.8%
High Blood Pressure32.1%
Asthma11.3%
COPD7.3%
Stroke3.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.7%
Physical Inactivity27.6%
Depression26.8%
Mental Distress19.7%
Physical Distress13.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate93.9%
Checkup Rate75.5%
Premature Death9,698/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.4/10
Exercise Access73.9%
Healthcare Facilities1,021

Crime Rates: East Canton vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)29

Safety Score

East 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 is 41.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.7°F
4% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall41.6 inches
9% above US avg
Snowfall47.2 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,141 ft (348 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²)
Population Density1,206/sq mi
Coordinates40.7889°N, 81.2850°W
County FIPS39151
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 16.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 21.9-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 60.5%
D 38.6%

Winner: Republican by 21.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+16.8%
50% below US avg
High School+96.5%
School Test Score5.90
C Education Grade (2.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density1,206/sq mi
Total Area1.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries26
Healthcare Facilities1,021
Restaurants795
Retail Stores1,180

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)29

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute19.4 min
Work from Home3.5%

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