City profile
Canton, OH
Stark County · Population 69,755
Canton is a city in Stark County, OH with about 69,755 residents and a typical home value near $98,000. It is 51 miles from Cleveland, OH, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
29°F
Summer avg
73°F
Sunny days / yr
166
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$97,800
Typical monthly housing
$649
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
76
Taxes
- Property tax
- 1.45%
- State income tax (top)
- 3.5%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 7.24%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate · county score 88/100
Top hazards: Hail, Lightning, Riverine flooding
Nearest major airport
49 mi to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 39% Democratic / 61% Republican
Community
Population
69,755
Black population
23.7%
County
Stark County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Home prices are still rising in 2026 — good for long-term value, less room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: severe storms
Highlights
- About 69,755 residents
- Typical home value about $98,000
- 51 miles from Cleveland, OH
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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