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About Canton
City in Ohio, United StatesCanton () is a city in Stark County, Ohio, United States, and its county seat. The population was 70,872 at the 2020 census and estimated at 69,001 in 2025, making it the eighth-most populous city in Ohio. The Canton–Massillon metropolitan area had an estimated 400,551 residents in 2024. Canton is located approximately 60 miles (97 km) south of Cleveland and 20 miles (32 km) south of Akron in Northeast Ohio, on the edge of Ohio's Amish Country. Founded in 1805 alongside Nimishillen Creek, Canton became a center of heavy industry because of its numerous railroad lines. As shifts in the manufacturing industry led to the relocation or downsizing of many factories and workers during the late 20…
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Housing in Canton
The median sale price was $135,000 in May 2026.
A seller's market
Safety in Canton
Safety Grade D-
Canton reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 98% report less.
Health in Canton
Compared with Ohio
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 10 are too close to call.
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Schools in Canton
All Canton schools →School Grade C+
The public schools Canton’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 64% of Ohio’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.
School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within OH. Ratings are from neighbors.
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