At a Glance
Median Income
$72,193
$48,130 per capita
Home Value
$194,200
Zillow: $280,392
Median Rent
$981/mo
24.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
87/100K
1,356/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
38.1%
97.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.5%
3.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.9%
14.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr
How North Canton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows North Canton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is North Canton a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
North Canton residents earn a median household income of $72,193 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $48,130. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.3% 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 North Canton is $194,200 , 31% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $280,392. Median rent is $981/month, with 24.5% 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 1973.
Safety & Crime
North Canton reports 87 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 77% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,356/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
38.1% of adults in North Canton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(13% above the national average).
97.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
North Canton has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population17,746
Median Age45.9 yrs
Density2,773/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$72,193
Per Capita$48,130
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty3.3%
County GDP$23,156M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,051
Housing
A+
Home Value$194,200
Rent$981
Ownership69.2%
Zillow$280,392
Housing Units8,361
Rent Burden24.5%
Crime
F
Violent87/100K
Property1,356/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault52/100K
Burglary151/100K
Health
Obesity37.9%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking14.3%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death9,698/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain41.6 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,131 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+38.1%
High School+97.8%
Graduate+14.2%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 39%
Commute19 min
Broadband89.0%
Internet Speed115 Mbps
EV Stations12
Libraries26
Did You Know?
The median home in North Canton was built in 1973.
17.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Akron-Canton Regional (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.0% 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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