Cost of Living in Canton, Ohio

Canton has a population of about 69,755. The median household income is $43,188, median gross rent is $850/month, and the median home value is $97,800. These figures come from 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year estimates, the latest full-coverage Census baseline for U.S. cities.

How current is this? Census city data is released with a lag because it is survey-based and designed for consistent coverage across small and large places. Use it as an official affordability baseline; current apartment listings and mortgage rates may differ.

Median Gross Rent $850/mo 49% below the national median
Median Home Value $97,800 74% below the national median
Median Household Income $43,188 49% below the national median
Population 69,755

Is Canton expensive to live in?

Compared with the national median in this dataset, rent in Canton is 49% below the national median and home values are 74% below the national median. Household income here is 49% below the national median. Monthly rent represents roughly 24% of the median annual household income, a rough affordability signal for renters.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Canton?

The median gross rent in Canton, Ohio is $850 per month in the 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year estimates.

What is the median home price in Canton?

The median owner-occupied home value in Canton is $97,800 in the 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year estimates.

How much do people earn in Canton?

The median household income in Canton is $43,188 per year in the 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year estimates.

Data source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Local database last refreshed 2026-07-11.