North Canton, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Stark County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
17,746 Population 2,773/sq mi density
$72,193 Median Income $48,130 per capita
$194,200 Home Value $291,173 Zillow
$981 Median Rent 24.5% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
85 Violent Crime/100K 1,178 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$72,193 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$194,200 home value, $981/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
85 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.0 / 5.0
38.1% bachelor's degree or higher

North Canton, OH

At a Glance

Median Income
$72,193
4% below
$48,130 per capita
Home Value
$194,200
31% below
Zillow: $291,173
Median Rent
$981/mo
16% below
24.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
85/100K
78% below
1,178/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
38.1%
13% above
97.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
33% below
3.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.9%
18% above
14.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

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)

Income
96%
Home Value
69%
Rent
84%
Poverty
27%
Bachelor's
113%
Unemployment
67%
Crime
22%
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 2.4% (33% 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 $291,173. 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 85 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 78% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,178/100K.

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. Annual precipitation totals 41.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Data Overview

People

Population17,746
Median Age45.9 yrs
Density2,773/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born1.5%
Veterans7.4%

Economy

A
Median Income$72,193
Per Capita$48,130
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty3.3%
County GDP$23,156M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,051

Housing

A+
Home Value$194,200
Rent$981
Ownership69.2%
Zillow$291,173
Housing Units8,361
Rent Burden24.5%

Crime

F
Violent85/100K
Property1,178/100K

Health

Obesity37.9%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking14.3%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death9,698/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain41.6 in/yr
AQI48 (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
Broadband88.9%
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.
12.6% 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.