At a Glance
Median Income
$55,308
$30,379 per capita
Home Value
$138,800
Zillow: $209,921
Median Rent
$846/mo
28.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
222/100K
2,291/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.8%
92.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
9.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.2%
20.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Massillon Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Massillon's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Massillon a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Massillon residents earn a median household income of $55,308 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,379. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.2% 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 Massillon is $138,800 , 51% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $209,921. Median rent is $846/month, with 28.0% 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 1955.
Safety & Crime
Massillon reports 222 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 42% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,291/100K. The murder rate is 3.1/100K.
Education
16.8% of adults in Massillon hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(50% below the national average).
92.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Massillon has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population32,177
Median Age40.4 yrs
Density1,696/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$55,308
Per Capita$30,379
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty9.2%
County GDP$23,156M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,051
Housing
A+
Home Value$138,800
Rent$846
Ownership64.7%
Zillow$209,921
Housing Units15,241
Rent Burden28.0%
Crime
F
Violent222/100K
Property2,291/100K
Murder3.1/100K
Assault96/100K
Burglary358/100K
Health
Obesity42.2%
Diabetes12.1%
Smoking20.3%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death9,698/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain36.9 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation991 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.8%
High School+92.3%
Graduate+5.0%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 39%
Commute22 min
Broadband89.0%
Internet Speed115 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries26
Did You Know?
Massillon was founded in 1812.
The median home in Massillon was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Akron-Canton Regional (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 115 Mbps.
There are 795 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 29 fatal vehicle crashes.
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