Canton
- Town in Ohio
Town
Canton
- grade B minusOverall Grade
- Town in Ohio
- Rating 3.44 out of 5 225 reviews
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade C+
- Crime & Safetygrade C minus
- Housinggrade C+
- Nightlifegrade B+
- Good for Familiesgrade B minus
- Diversitygrade A
- Jobsgrade C
- Weathergrade C
- Cost of Livinggrade A minus
- Health & Fitnessgrade C+
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade A minus
- Commutegrade A minus
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Median Home Value
$71,100
National
$217,500Median Rent
$671
National
$1,062Area Feel
Dense Suburban
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Canton Rankings
Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
grade C minus
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault929.6national 282.7
- Murder8.6national 6.1
- Rape192.5national 40.7
- Robbery268national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary1,371.6national 500.1
- Theft3,463.1national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft457.7national 284
Residents
Working in Canton
Jobs
grade C
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$32,287
National
$62,843Top Public Schools Serving Canton
Top Private Schools in Canton
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Heritage Christian School
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Our Lady of Peace School
- Rating 1 out of 5 1 review
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Canton Montessori School
- Rating 5 out of 5 1 review
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St. Peter Elementary School
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Weaver Child Development Center at Malone University
- Rating 4.33 out of 5 3 reviews
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Canton Reviews
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Canton is a mix of beautiful history and disappointment. I grew up going to Hall of Fame parades, football games, and festivals. The ribs burn off was my favorite. We went to these events without fear or hesitation. Now as an adult, with a family, I am hesitant at taking my kids out to these events. I long for those days of staying downtown past dark without fear. Canton is comprised of good, hardworking people, caring people. It is full of beautiful, dilapidated architecture. I do give the city credit, they are doing everything they can to keep downtown alive. Before we had kids, my husband and I loved to go to dinner and drinks downtown. Our first date was at Basil we had our first kiss in the parking lot! I have very fond memories of the city and I would love to add to them with our growing family. After COVID has passed and we can all be around each other again, my hope is that everyone can come together to restore what we all love about Canton. I'm looking forward to it.
So much to do! Great people! Tons of working opportunities! I recommend Canton to many people! We live in a safe area where we do not feel threatened. The schools around have many great programs and activities for kids. The schools in the area are great about involving parents and families. There is always fun community activities going on depending on the season and time of year. Tons of shopping accessible in the area. Fun things to do with pets and kids. One of my favorite family friendly activities is the splash pads in the summer in various towns all over Canton. In the Winter there are fun families is the ice skating and Christmas tree lighting and festivities around that time of year. Also, the bar district in the downtown canton area is fun and themed for the football hall of fame. The city has been updated with fun lighting, sidewalks, and great outdoor spots.
I grew up in Canton, left for college, lives in bigger cities (NYC) and smaller towns (Montana) then moved back to Canton to start a family. Quality of life depends on which part of town you live in. There are a few excellent neighborhoods left, which have old architecture, quiet streets, low crime, etc. However much of the city is comprised of neighborhoods which used to be blue collar and are now crime ridden.
Cost of living is low, so $80k can get you a home in one of the good neighborhoods. The city has most of the amenities you’d find in large cities without the traffic. Although it’s a little light on entertainment.
Schools rate low but, like anywhere else, they are what you make of them. City schools tend to struggle because the students’ home environments are inadequate, not because the quality of education is lacking.
Overall a good place to live if you’re in the right spot.
Cost of living is low, so $80k can get you a home in one of the good neighborhoods. The city has most of the amenities you’d find in large cities without the traffic. Although it’s a little light on entertainment.
Schools rate low but, like anywhere else, they are what you make of them. City schools tend to struggle because the students’ home environments are inadequate, not because the quality of education is lacking.
Overall a good place to live if you’re in the right spot.