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Massillon, OH Community

18 discussions from residents and visitors

Lillian Price

Anyone regret moving to Massillon?

I grew up here but left for a while. The unemployment rate is 2.3%, which is pretty low. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The food scene here is surprisingly good.

21 replies 4 upvotes moving
Aubrey Phillips

Living in Massillon -the reality

Hey, What do you all think? People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level.

9 replies 9 upvotes living
Noah Gonzalez

Is Massillon walkable?

Hi all, Military spouse here. Crime rate is something to consider -Massillon sits at 222.0 per 100K. With a population of 32,177, Massillon is a smaller city. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. There's a real sense of commu...

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Camila Bennett

Honest thoughts on life in Massillon

I'm a college student here and There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Anyone in a similar situation?

21 replies 3 upvotes living
Madelyn Cruz

Best areas to explore in Massillon?

Anyone else feel this way? We have two kids and You can expect to pay around $846 for rent here. Homes are going for about $138,800 on average. Household incomes average around $55,308 in Massillon. Crime rate is something to consider -Massillon sits at 222.0 per 100K. The city has invested a lot in...

3 replies 4 upvotes qa
Sarah H.

Cost of living reality check -Massillon

Hey everyone, My family moved here when I was a kid. With a population of 32,177, Massillon is a smaller city. Household incomes average around $55,308 in Massillon. Median household income is $55,308, which feels about average for the area. The food scene here is surprisingly good. People here are ...

0 replies 22 upvotes housing
Leah R.

What surprised you most about Massillon?

Longtime lurker here, You can expect to pay around $846 for rent here. Average temperature is around 50--F, so expect cold winters. Poverty rate is 9.2%, which is pretty low. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The weather takes some getting used...

6 replies 26 upvotes best-worst
Zoe Myers

Is Massillon good for remote workers?

So, Crime rate is something to consider -Massillon sits at 222.0 per 100K. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The city has invested a lot in new development. Anyone in a similar situation? The food scene here is surprisingly good. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Downtown has i...

1 replies 6 upvotes jobs
Julian T.

Career opportunities in Massillon, OH

Anyone else feel this way? I'm a remote worker and The median home value here is around $138,800, which is actually reasonable. The unemployment rate is 2.3%, which is pretty low. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The city has invested a lot in new development. Has anyone dealt with this?

7 replies 3 upvotes jobs
Leah R.

Relocating to Massillon, OH -pros and cons?

Alright, My family moved here when I was a kid. Rent is about $846/month for a decent place. You can expect to pay around $846 for rent here. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Worth the trade-offs? Honestly, I think it's a great pl...

1 replies 7 upvotes moving
Claire Flores

Best restaurants in Massillon?

Hey folks, Born and raised here. Median household income is $55,308, which feels about average for the area. The median home value here is around $138,800, which is actually reasonable. Poverty rate is 9.2%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $846 for rent here. Traffic can be rough d...

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Julian T.

Raising a family in Massillon -thoughts?

Curious what people think. I work in real estate and Average temperature is around 50--F, so expect cold winters. The median home value here is around $138,800, which is actually reasonable. The unemployment rate is 2.3%, which is pretty low. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The schoo...

25 replies 12 upvotes living
Sarah H.

Best restaurants in Massillon?

With a population of 32,177, Massillon is a smaller city. Median household income is $55,308, which feels about average for the area. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Anyone in a similar situation? Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Public transit n...

5 replies 14 upvotes qa
omaha_aaron

Best neighborhoods to rent in Massillon?

Alright, I'm a teacher here and Rent is about $846/month for a decent place. The city has invested a lot in new development. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Would love some local perspective. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The city has invest...

19 replies 8 upvotes housing
Ashley J.

Things that make Massillon unique

Hey, Anyone in a similar situation? It's not perfect, but the community is solid.

14 replies 4 upvotes best-worst
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