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Canton, OH

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The Hall of Fame City is a masterpiece of pure Americana

Affordable Arts Tourism Golf Nature Outdoors Suburb Commuter College Parks Golf Stadium Football

Welcome to Canton, Ohio, a city steeped in football heritage and community growth. Located in Northeast Ohio, Canton combines historic architecture with contemporary living options. The downtown area continues to evolve, featuring an arts district with local cafes, restaurants, and renovated historic buildings that house modern lofts. Rental options include apartments and historic homes, with average rents at $756 for one-bedroom units and $962 for two-bedroom homes, reflecting a 5% annual increase.

The Pro Football Hall of Fame stands as Canton's most recognized landmark, anchoring the expanding Hall of Fame Village development. The city offers numerous parks and green spaces, while the Canton Museum of Art and Palace Theatre provide year-round entertainment. Malone University's campus adds to the city's educational landscape. The Ridgewood Historic District features preserved architectural gems, including Tudor, Georgian, and French-Norman style homes, while downtown living spaces offer contemporary amenities. Canton holds special significance as the birthplace of the National Football League, established in 1920 - an event commemorated by a downtown sculpture. The rental market remains steady, with studio apartments averaging $595 and three-bedroom units at $1,304.

Explore the City

The Pro Football Hall of Fame is a Canton landmark

The Saxton-McKinley house was the home of President William McKinley, built in 1841

The McKinley National Memorial is the final resting place of President William McKinley

Fall foliage from the top of the steps to the McKinley tomb

Rent Trends

As of December 2025, the average apartment rent in Canton, OH is $626 for a studio, $771 for one bedroom, $986 for two bedrooms, and $1,340 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Canton has increased by 2.6% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$771/month
624 Sq Ft
House
$1,227/month
897 Sq Ft
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Transportation

50

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

43

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Portage Collab Montessori Middle School

Public

Grades PK-8

194 Students

Glenwood Middle School

Public

Grades 5-7

860 Students

Walker Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

765 Students

Lake Cable Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

619 Students

Middlebranch Elementary School

Public

Grades K-4

521 Students

Portage Collab Montessori Middle School

Public

Grades PK-8

194 Students

Glenwood Middle School

Public

Grades 5-7

860 Students

Oakwood Middle School

Public

Grades 7-8

940 Students

GlenOak High School

Public

Grades 7-12

2,067 Students

Canton South Middle School

Public

Grades 5-8

391 Students

GlenOak High School

Public

Grades 7-12

2,067 Students

Canton South High School

Public

Grades 9-12

815 Students

Mckinley High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,154 Students

Bulldog Virtual Academy

Public

Grades 2-12

316 Students

Timken High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,168 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Hoover-Price Planetarium
  • Sippo Lake Park and Exploration Gateway
  • Petros Lake Park
  • Molly Stark Park
  • Ohio and Erie Canal Towpath Trail Park

Airports

  • Akron-Canton Regional

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Living in Canton

Restaurants

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With the emphasis on local cuisine, it is not surprising that Canton offers a variety of eateries for any type of mood. 91 Wood Fired Oven is an upscale restaurant using fresh, seasonal foods. Basil Asian Bistro offers a twist on sushi. Bender's Tavern is Canton's oldest restaurant in the historic downtown area while Bugsy's Pasta House will satisfy your Italian cravings. Other favorites are Hart Mansion Restaurant for American cuisine, Lucca Downtown for fresh fish and fine dining and SHY Cellars for tapas and wines, beers and spirits.

Shopping

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Shopping is plentiful in Canton, with the Belden Village Mall and numerous other smaller shopping strips and individual stores. There are many small art galleries and boutiques in the Canton-Akron area, as well as additional shopping in Cleveland. Northeast Ohio is also known as a foodie area with an emphasis on locally grown produce and locally produced meats, dairy and eggs. Farmers' markets are open almost every day of the week somewhere within the Cleveland-Akron-Canton neighborhoods for organic and heirloom fruits and vegetables.

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in November 2025.