William McKinley Tomb · National Register of Historic Places
Canton’s story
221 years in pictures
41 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1805Canton is settled
CantonOH
A city of 69,755, settled in 1805. Home to 41 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
10 bordering townsMap →
Photo: Erik Drost · CC BY 2.0
Population
69,755
−2.9% since 2010
Median home value
$98K
Census ACS
Household income
$43K
median
Median age
35.2
years
Jobs based here
38,202
Balanced
What makes Canton stand out
The 3 things Canton does most differently from other towns.
William McKinley TombHistory
Settled in 1805
41 places on the National Register
Archive photos and papers going back 221 years.
Outdoors
#11 most walkable in OH
10 miles of trails across 46 parks and preserves
6.1% of the town is conserved land.
100 U.S. towns● Canton
Health
98% of U.S. towns are healthier
on CDC estimates
Better than OH on 1 measures, worse on 21.
College town
Malone University calls Canton home
2 colleges in town.
Malone University961 students on campus
- Admission
- 76%
- Net price
- $20,948
- Graduate
- 45%
- Admission
- 46%
- Net price
- $24,204
- Graduate
- 53%
College Scorecard · IPEDS
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Weather
Forecast →59°
Mostly Clear
H 0° · L 56°
Local news
All →- Aug 7, 2026; Canton, OH, USA; Drew Brees reacts during the Pro Football Hall of Fame Gold Jacket dinner at Canton Memorial Civic Center and Cultural Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn ImagesUnionLeader.com · Aug 7
- PHOTOS: Fans celebrate Hall of Fame weekend in Canton, OHCarolina Panthers · Aug 6
- Man Rescued from Submerged Truck by Bolivar, Canton, OH, Firefightersfirehouse.com · Aug 5
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Canton. Another town gets a different order.
Outdoors
6.1% of Canton is conserved land
10 miles of trails across 46 parks and preserves.
#322for trails in OH
6.1%
conserved · 1,020 of 16,751 acres
10 mi
of trails · 0.4 per sq mi
#294
most conserved land in OH
#11
most walkable in OH
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Fairhope Nature Preserve | 0.7 mi | 56 |
| 2. Harmont Park | 0.5 mi | 23 |
| 3. Westbrook Veterans Memorial Park | 0.5 mi | 12 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Housing
Homes in Canton sell for about $135K
The median sale price was $135,000 in May 2026.
$135Kmedian sale price
Market temperature
22
days on market
99%
sale-to-list price
64
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Work & commute
About one in five working residents works right in Canton
About one in 5 of Canton’s working residents works in town. The top destinations are Jackson (12%), Akron (6%) and Massillon (6%). Half commute less than 7 miles.
22%work in town
Where working residents work
In Canton22%
Jackson12%
Akron6%
Massillon6%
Plain4%
7 mi
median commute distance
38,202
jobs based in Canton
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Health
Healthier than 2% of U.S. towns
Canton beats the Ohio average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 21.
D−Health Grade
32 measures vs. Ohio
1 better10 too close to call21 worse
| What stands out | Canton | OH |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults who have had cancer | 7.5% | 8.7% |
| More adults facing a utility shut-off | 16.3% | 8.3% |
Mercy Medical Center
1.6 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
1st
percentile among OH towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Safety
Less crime per resident than 2% of U.S. towns
Canton reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 98% report less.
D−Safety Grade
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Canton10.9
Ohio2.9
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Canton33.8
Ohio14.7
U.S.15.5
2nd
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
3rd
percentile among OH towns
751
violent crimes reported in 2025
2,330
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
Natural hazards
Low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 24% of U.S. communities.
24risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesHail
32
paid flood claims since 1979
4
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Climate
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Canton has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 20°, and about 32 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
32″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter22–38°
Spring38–60°
Summer60–82°
Fall43–63°
Oct 26
typical first frost
Apr 24
typical last frost
+1.8°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Schools
Canton’s public schools outperform 36% of Ohio districts
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.
C+School Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stephanie Rushin Patrick Elementary School | K–6 | 418 | Not graded |
| Harter Elementary School | K–3 | 414 | Not graded |
| Canton College Preparatory School | K–8 | 402 | C− |
| Cedar Elementary School | K–3 | 364 | D |
| Ransom H Barr Elementary School | K–4 | 362 | A |
| Gibbs Elementary School | K–3 | 354 | C− |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within OH on state tests and graduationAll 32 schools →
Landmarks
41 places in Canton on the National Register of Historic Places.
About Canton
City in Ohio, United States
Canton () 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…
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1805
- Population
- 70,872
- Area
- 26 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,060 ft
- ZIP code
- 44701, 44702, 44703
Canton’s neighbors
10 towns share a border with Canton.
CantonPlainOsnaburgJacksonNorth CantonNimishillenEast CantonReedurbanPerryMeyers LakeCanton
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