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…

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How Canton ranks

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#11Most walkable in OH #22Most affordable in OH #53Lowest property tax in OH All OH rankings →

Town numbers

ZIP code44701, 44702, 44703

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Living in Canton

Housing in Canton

$135K Median sale price · Redfin, May 2026

The median sale price was $135,000 in May 2026.

A seller's market

Buyer’sBalancedSeller’s

Days on market22

Sale-to-list99%

Sold in May64

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Safety in Canton

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Safety Grade D-

Canton reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 98% report less.

Violent crime per 1,000

Canton 10.9

Ohio 2.9

U.S. 3.3

Property crime per 1,000

Canton 33.8

Ohio 14.7

U.S. 15.5

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Work & commute in Canton

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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.

Jackson

12%

Akron

Massillon

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22%Work in townlive and work in Canton 7 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 38,202Jobs based herebalanced

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Health in Canton

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Health Grade D−

Healthier than 2% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Ohio

1better than OH·21worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 10 are too close to call.

Conditions 1▲ 8▼ 3 close Habits 2▼ 2 close Care 4▼ 3 close Mind 3▼ 2 close Everyday needs 4▼ 0 close

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What stands out

7.5%Fewer adults who have had cancerOH 8.7% · better 16.3%More adults facing a utility shut-offOH 8.3% · worse

Care nearby

Mercy Medical CenterCanton · 1.6 mi · ER

Refuge of HopeCanton · 0.7 mi · sliding-scale fees

2 hospitals · 2 health centers in Canton →

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Canton · CMS · HRSAHealth in Canton →

Natural hazards in Canton

Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 24% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🧊 Hail

32Does Canton flood?paid flood claims since 1979 4Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Canton MapCanton vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

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Climate in Canton

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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.

38° / 22°Winter

60° / 38°Spring

82° / 60°Summer

63° / 43°Fall

How much snow does Canton get?About 32 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Oct 26, with the last in spring around Apr 24.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+1.8° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

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Schools in Canton

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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.

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DistrictCanton CitySchools32

Stephanie Rushin Patrick Elementary SchoolElementary · Grades K–6 · 418 students Harter Elementary SchoolElementary · Grades K–3 · 414 students Canton College Preparatory School C-Elementary · Grades K–8 · 402 students Cedar Elementary School DElementary · Grades K–3 · 364 students Ransom H Barr Elementary School AElementary · Grades K–4 · 362 students Gibbs Elementary School C-Elementary · Grades K–3 · 354 students

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.