Canton, Ohio

Ohio community balancing growth and livability

Midwest Canton-Massillon, OH Metro

WhereAtHome Score

73.8

C

out of 100

Overview

Canton is an Ohio city with a population of approximately 69,197, part of the Canton-Massillon, OH metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $176,627. Median household income is $37,627.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 69,197 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $176,627 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $37,627 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 19.5 minutes
  • Part of the Canton-Massillon, OH metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

69,197

Source: Census ACS

$176,627

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$37,627

Source: Census ACS

19.5 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

48

Source: Walk Score

82 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Stark County (county-level results)

39%
61%
Democrat 71,090
Republican 111,478
Leans R+21.9

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 100/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 58.7/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 74.3/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 10/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 48/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 42.1/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 73.8

Location

Canton, OH (40.8270, -81.3853)
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Last Updated: 2026-07-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.