At a Glance
Median Income
$61,758
$33,013 per capita
Home Value
$141,100
Zillow: $160,504
Violent Crime
191/100K
2,319/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
7.5%
86.5% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
11.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.9%
18.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
275 sunny days/yr
How South Canal Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows South Canal's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is South Canal a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
South Canal residents earn a median household income of $61,758 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,013. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,454 business establishments, including 403 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in South Canal is $141,100 , 50% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $160,504. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.
Safety & Crime
South Canal reports 191 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 50% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,319/100K.
Education
7.5% of adults in South Canal hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(78% below the national average).
86.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
South Canal has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population920
Median Age61.3 yrs
Density544/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$61,758
Per Capita$33,013
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty11.2%
County GDP$9,687M
Avg Weekly Wage$996
Housing
A+
Home Value$141,100
Rent
Ownership95.6%
Zillow$160,504
Housing Units530
Rent Burden28.7%
Crime
F
Violent191/100K
Property2,319/100K
Health
Obesity37.9%
Diabetes11.0%
Smoking18.4%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death11,710/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain40.8 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation934 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.5%
High School+86.5%
Graduate+1.7%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 58% / D 41%
Commute24 min
Broadband64.9%
Internet Speed139 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries14
Did You Know?
The median home in South Canal was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Youngstown/Warren Regional (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
18.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 139 Mbps.
There are 403 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.