Canton, Ohio
City Overview
As of 2007, Canton's population is 78,924 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of -2.33 percent.
The median home cost in Canton is $80,600. Home appreciation the last year has been 3.58 percent.
Compared to the rest of the country, Canton's cost of living is 25.65% Lower than the U.S. average.
Canton public schools spend $5,823 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $6,058. There are about 17 students per teacher in Canton.
The unemployment rate in Canton is 6.70 percent(U.S. avg. is 4.60%). Recent job growth is Positive. Canton jobs have Increased by 1.01 percent.
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People
The 2007 Canton, OH, population is 78,924. There are 3,847 people per square mile (population density).
Family in Canton, OH
The median age is 36. The US median is 37.6. 45.69% of people in Canton, OH, are married. 14.12% are divorced.
The average household size is 2.43 people. 15.39% of people are married, with children. 14.31% have children, but are single.
Race in Canton, OH
73.81% of people are white, 21.69% are black, 0.46% are asian, 0.48% are native american, and 4.28% claim 'Other'.
1.15% of the people in Canton, OH, claim hispanic ethnicity (meaning 98.85% are non-hispanic).
Canton People SperlingViews
I've lived in Canton for 19 years and have watched: you are a community activist trying to save drug addicts and prostitutes. There are absolutely no jobs other than minimum wage, if you can find one, there are tons of... (read more)Crime Over Night: I moved back to Canton Ohio in 2005 for a short period. I was born and raised there. I have to tell you a real story. My wife and I moved into an apartment for 4... (read more)NO on Canton, Ohio..: For a city of only 79,000.. you have a high concentration of LOW LIFE.. WAY too much, with people just out "milling around".. looking for something to get into.. A lot... (read more)Have an opinion about Canton? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Canton Click Here
Economy
The unemployment rate in Canton, OH, is 6.70%, with job growth of 1.01%. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 16.94%.
Canton, OH Taxes
Canton, OH,sales tax rate is 6.50%. Income tax is 4.99%.
Canton, OH Income and Salaries
The income per capita is $17,507, which includes all adults and children. The median household income is $31,646.
Canton Economy SperlingViews
Canton's Okay: Canton's a fairly nice city (lots of trees) with better than average museums,etc., for a city of its size. However, the economy is terrible and the sight of so many... (read more)I've lived in Canton for 19 years and have watched: you are a community activist trying to save drug addicts and prostitutes. There are absolutely no jobs other than minimum wage, if you can find one, there are tons of... (read more)What happened to this place: This city has terrible schools. Graduation rate is about 60% for the city. Unemployment is much higher than reported, it is just most people have run out of benefits.... (read more)Have an opinion about Canton? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Canton Click Here
| Unemployment Rate | 6.70% | 4.60% |
| Recent Job Growth | 1.01% | 1.40% |
| Future Job Growth | 16.94% | 11.90% |
| Sales Taxes | 6.50% | 6.00% |
| Income Taxes | 4.99% | 5.02% |
| Income per Cap. | $17,507 | $24,020 |
| Household Income | $31,646 | $44,684 |
| ESTIMATED HOUSEHOLDS BY HOUSEHOLD INCOME | | |
| Income Less Than 15K | 23.76% | 13.64% |
| Income between 15K and 25K | 16.58% | 11.21% |
| Income between 25K and 35K | 14.76% | 11.46% |
| Income between 35K and 50K | 17.72% | 15.84% |
| Income between 50K and 75K | 15.38% | 19.28% |
| Income between 75K and 100K | 5.92% | 11.53% |
| Income between 100K and 150K | 4.13% | 10.70% |
| Income between 150K and 250K | 1.28% | 4.43% |
| Income between 250K and 500K | 0.36% | 1.31% |
| Income greater than 500K | 0.10% | 0.61% |
| POPULATION BY OCCUPATION | | |
| Management, Business, and Financial Operations | 8.50% | 13.61% |
| Professional and Related Occupations | 13.22% | 20.24% |
| Service | 20.02% | 14.75% |
| Sales and Office | 26.44% | 26.74% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 0.11% | 0.74% |
| Construction, Extraction, and Maintenance | 7.81% | 9.48% |
| Production, Transportation, and Material Moving | 23.90% | 14.44% |
Housing
The median home value in Canton, OH, is $80,600. Home appreciation is 3.58% over the last year. The median age of Canton, OH, real estate is 59 years.
Canton, OH Apartments and Rentals
Renters make up 36.59% of the Canton, OH, population. 8.45% of houses and apartments in Canton, OH, are unoccupied (vacancy rate).
Canton Housing SperlingViews
good place to save money: cost of living is very low, city is really not the pretty, but its nice in the summer, it is a good place to save money, unlike Los Angeles, you can rent a three story... (read more)I've lived in Canton for 19 years and have watched: you are a community activist trying to save drug addicts and prostitutes. There are absolutely no jobs other than minimum wage, if you can find one, there are tons of... (read more)Crime Over Night: I moved back to Canton Ohio in 2005 for a short period. I was born and raised there. I have to tell you a real story. My wife and I moved into an apartment for 4... (read more)Have an opinion about Canton? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Canton Click Here
| Median Home Age | 59 | 27 |
| Median Home Cost | $80,600 | $217,200 |
| Home Appreciation | 3.58% | 9.80% |
| Homes Owned | 55.22% | 64.07% |
| Housing Vacant | 8.45% | 14.48% |
| Homes Rented | 36.59% | 21.45% |
| Property Tax Rate | $11.00 | $13.28 |
| OWNER-OCCUPIED HOUSING UNITS BY VALUE | | |
| Less Than $20,000 | 2.61% | 3.01% |
| $20,000 to $39,999 | 7.16% | 4.37% |
| $40,000 to $59,999 | 17.49% | 5.74% |
| $60,000 to $79,999 | 23.40% | 7.07% |
| $80,000 to $99,999 | 20.04% | 8.41% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 19.43% | 19.74% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 6.26% | 14.06% |
| $200,000 to $299,999 | 2.51% | 16.59% |
| $300,000 to $399,999 | 0.71% | 8.21% |
| $400,000 to $499,999 | 0.23% | 4.53% |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 0.06% | 4.75% |
| $1,000,000 or more | 0.09% | 1.86% |
| HOUSING UNITS BY YEAR STRUCTURE BUILT | | |
| 1999 to October 2005 | 2.57% | 10.15% |
| 1995 to 1998 | 1.08% | 6.69% |
| 1990 to 1994 | 0.94% | 6.70% |
| 1980 to 1989 | 3.42% | 14.75% |
| 1970 to 1979 | 8.48% | 17.11% |
| 1960 to 1969 | 10.98% | 12.78% |
| 1950 to 1959 | 16.12% | 11.64% |
| 1940 to 1949 | 15.04% | 6.64% |
| 1939 or Earlier | 41.38% | 13.55% |
Health
There are 237 physicians per capita in Canton, OH. The US average is 170.
Canton, OH Health Index
Air quality in Canton, OH is 28 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is based on ozone alert days and number of pollutants in the air, as reported by the EPA.
Water quality in Canton, OH is 33 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). The EPA has a complex method of measuring watershed quality using 15 indicators.
Superfund index is 20 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts.
Canton Health SperlingViews
Canton's Okay: Canton's a fairly nice city (lots of trees) with better than average museums,etc., for a city of its size. However, the economy is terrible and the sight of so many... (read more)What happened to this place: This city has terrible schools. Graduation rate is about 60% for the city. Unemployment is much higher than reported, it is just most people have run out of benefits.... (read more)sad Canton: I moved here several years back from the west coast. I just hate the area and the schools. But I feel the street people mentality is the worst I have ever seen. It’s... (read more)Have an opinion about Canton? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Canton Click Here
Crime
Canton, OH, violent crime, on a scale from 1 (low crime) to 10, is 6. Violent crime is composed of four offenses: murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. The US average is 3.
Canton, OH, property crime, on a scale from 1 (low) to 10, is 6. Property crime includes the offenses of burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson. The object of the theft-type offenses is the taking of money or property, but there is no force or threat of force against the victims. The US average is 3.
Canton Crime SperlingViews
I've lived in Canton for 19 years and have watched: you are a community activist trying to save drug addicts and prostitutes. There are absolutely no jobs other than minimum wage, if you can find one, there are tons of... (read more)Crime Over Night: I moved back to Canton Ohio in 2005 for a short period. I was born and raised there. I have to tell you a real story. My wife and I moved into an apartment for 4... (read more)NO on Canton, Ohio..: For a city of only 79,000.. you have a high concentration of LOW LIFE.. WAY too much, with people just out "milling around".. looking for something to get into.. A lot... (read more)Have an opinion about Canton? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Canton Click Here
Climate
Canton, OH, gets 34 inches of rain per year. The US average is 37. Snowfall is 29 inches. The average US city gets 25 inches of snow per year. The number of days with any measurable precipitation is 105.
On average, there are 169 sunny days per year in Canton, OH. The July high is around 83 degrees. The January low is 22. Our comfort index, which is based on humidity during the hot months, is a 49 out of 100, where higher is more comfortable. The US average on the comfort index is 44.
Canton Climate SperlingViews
I've lived in Canton for 19 years and have watched: you are a community activist trying to save drug addicts and prostitutes. There are absolutely no jobs other than minimum wage, if you can find one, there are tons of... (read more)Crime Over Night: I moved back to Canton Ohio in 2005 for a short period. I was born and raised there. I have to tell you a real story. My wife and I moved into an apartment for 4... (read more)NO on Canton, Ohio..: For a city of only 79,000.. you have a high concentration of LOW LIFE.. WAY too much, with people just out "milling around".. looking for something to get into.. A lot... (read more)Have an opinion about Canton? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Canton Click Here
Educate
Canton, OH, schools spend $5,823 per student. There are 17 pupils per teacher, 500 students per librarian, and 478 children per counselor in Canton, OH schools.
Canton Education SperlingViews
Canton's Okay: Canton's a fairly nice city (lots of trees) with better than average museums,etc., for a city of its size. However, the economy is terrible and the sight of so many... (read more)What happened to this place: This city has terrible schools. Graduation rate is about 60% for the city. Unemployment is much higher than reported, it is just most people have run out of benefits.... (read more)sad Canton: I moved here several years back from the west coast. I just hate the area and the schools. But I feel the street people mentality is the worst I have ever seen. It’s... (read more)Have an opinion about Canton? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Canton Click Here
Transportation
The average one-way commute in Canton, OH, takes 21 minutes. 80% of commuters drive their own car alone. 12% carpool with others. 3% take mass transit and 1% work from home.
Canton Transportation SperlingViews
I've lived in Canton for 19 years and have watched: you are a community activist trying to save drug addicts and prostitutes. There are absolutely no jobs other than minimum wage, if you can find one, there are tons of... (read more)Crime Over Night: I moved back to Canton Ohio in 2005 for a short period. I was born and raised there. I have to tell you a real story. My wife and I moved into an apartment for 4... (read more)NO on Canton, Ohio..: For a city of only 79,000.. you have a high concentration of LOW LIFE.. WAY too much, with people just out "milling around".. looking for something to get into.. A lot... (read more)Have an opinion about Canton? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Canton Click Here
Cost of Living
Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Canton, OH is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Canton, OH is more expensive.
Overall, Canton, OH cost of living is 74.35.
Canton Cost of Living SperlingViews
good place to save money: cost of living is very low, city is really not the pretty, but its nice in the summer, it is a good place to save money, unlike Los Angeles, you can rent a three story... (read more)I've lived in Canton for 19 years and have watched: you are a community activist trying to save drug addicts and prostitutes. There are absolutely no jobs other than minimum wage, if you can find one, there are tons of... (read more)Crime Over Night: I moved back to Canton Ohio in 2005 for a short period. I was born and raised there. I have to tell you a real story. My wife and I moved into an apartment for 4... (read more)Have an opinion about Canton? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Canton Click Here
Religion
51.96% of the people in Canton, OH are religious, meaning they affiliate with a religion. 20.49% are Catholic; 15.26% are Protestant; 0.23% are LDS; 15.41% are another Christian faith; 0.40% in Canton, OH are Jewish; 0.01% are an eastern faith; 0.16% affilite with Islam.
Canton Religion SperlingViews
Canton's Okay: Canton's a fairly nice city (lots of trees) with better than average museums,etc., for a city of its size. However, the economy is terrible and the sight of so many... (read more)What happened to this place: This city has terrible schools. Graduation rate is about 60% for the city. Unemployment is much higher than reported, it is just most people have run out of benefits.... (read more)sad Canton: I moved here several years back from the west coast. I just hate the area and the schools. But I feel the street people mentality is the worst I have ever seen. It’s... (read more)Have an opinion about Canton? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Canton Click Here
| Percent Religious | 51.96% | 50.03% |
| Catholic | 20.49% | 21.92% |
| Protestant | 15.26% | 19.12% |
| LDS | 0.23% | 1.57% |
| Baptist | 1.26% | 8.16% |
| Episcopalian | 0.57% | 8.12% |
| Pentecostal | 2.22% | 1.89% |
| Lutheran | 3.56% | 2.81% |
| Methodist | 6.18% | 3.84% |
| Presbyterian | 1.46% | 1.33% |
| Other Christian | 15.41% | 4.66% |
| Jewish | 0.40% | 2.16% |
| Eastern | 0.01% | 0.05% |
| Islam | 0.16% | 0.54% |
Voting
50.59% of the people in Canton, OH are registered as Democrats. 48.93% are registered Republican. Remaining are independent: 0.48%.
Canton Voting SperlingViews
I've lived in Canton for 19 years and have watched: you are a community activist trying to save drug addicts and prostitutes. There are absolutely no jobs other than minimum wage, if you can find one, there are tons of... (read more)Crime Over Night: I moved back to Canton Ohio in 2005 for a short period. I was born and raised there. I have to tell you a real story. My wife and I moved into an apartment for 4... (read more)NO on Canton, Ohio..: For a city of only 79,000.. you have a high concentration of LOW LIFE.. WAY too much, with people just out "milling around".. looking for something to get into.. A lot... (read more)Have an opinion about Canton? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Canton Click Here
