East Canton, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Stark County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
1,447 Population 1,206/sq mi density
$57,000 Median Income $33,629 per capita
$143,000 Home Value $210,820 Zillow
$870 Median Rent 30.2% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$57,000 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$143,000 home value, $870/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.8% bachelor's degree or higher

East Canton, OH

At a Glance

Median Income
$57,000
24% below
$33,629 per capita
Home Value
$143,000
49% below
Zillow: $210,820
Median Rent
$870/mo
25% below
30.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
1,195/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.8%
50% below
96.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
31% below
4.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.6%
23% above
18.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How East Canton Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows East Canton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
76%
Home Value
51%
Rent
75%
Poverty
37%
Bachelor's
50%
Unemployment
69%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is East Canton a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

East Canton residents earn a median household income of $57,000 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,629. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.6% 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 East Canton is $143,000 , 49% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $210,820. Median rent is $870/month, with 30.2% 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 1959.

Safety & Crime

East Canton reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,195/100K.

Education

16.8% of adults in East Canton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% below the national average). 96.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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 totals 42.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Data Overview

People

Population1,447
Median Age35.5 yrs
Density1,206/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born1.3%
Veterans5.5%

Economy

A
Median Income$57,000
Per Capita$33,629
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty4.6%
County GDP$23,156M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,051

Housing

A+
Home Value$143,000
Rent$870
Ownership65.6%
Zillow$210,820
Housing Units660
Rent Burden30.2%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,195/100K

Health

Obesity39.6%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking18.3%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death9,698/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain42.9 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation1,141 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.8%
High School+96.5%
Graduate+2.7%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 39%
Commute19 min
Broadband80.6%
Internet Speed115 Mbps
EV Stations17
Libraries26

Did You Know?

The median home in East Canton was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Akron-Canton Regional (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.8% 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.