Median Age
42 Years
Largest Age Group
25-34 Years
Approximately 13% of Residents
Under 20
21%
Over 65
24%
North Canton, OH
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$960
Population
16,540
Renter Mix
34% Rent
Midwestern charm and suburban tranquility define the Dogwood City
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Airport
North Canton is a small suburban city on the north side of Canton and about fifteen miles south of Akron. The majority of the city is covered by suburban neighborhoods, with the local rental market offering a healthy mix of affordable apartments and single-family homes.
Main Street is lined with small shopping centers, restaurants, and specialty shops as it passes through town, forming the commercial backbone of the city. North Canton is also home to Walsh University, a small, private institution in the east end of town. Akron-Canton Airport sits just northwest of town, making it an excellent location for frequent travelers.
Explore the City
The playground at Dogwood Park is a favorite for kids in North Canton
A variety of home styles can be found in North Canton.
North Canton is home to the original Hoover Vacuum Company and its factory.
Jeeps come from all over to Willys Reunion Jeep Show.
Price Park is a popular spot for taking a walk on a beautiful day.
Edemeyer Park is home to all things football.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$64,954
Average: $90,689
Education
5,282
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
8,595
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
North Canton has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
34%
Non-Renters
66%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
26%
Other Education
74%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in North Canton, OH is $764 for a studio, $960 for one bedroom, $1,557 for two bedrooms, and $2,292 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in North Canton has decreased by -0.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$960/month
596 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly North Canton, OH is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Minimal Public Transit
Transit
10
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Orchard Hill Intermediate School
Public
Grades K-5
892 Students
Public
Grades K-5
999 Students
Public
Grades K-5
494 Students
Public
Grades K-5
483 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
958 Students
North Canton Hoover High School
Public
Grades 9-12
1,417 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Hoover-Price Planetarium
- Molly Stark Park
- Sippo Lake Park and Exploration Gateway
- Quail Hollow State Park
- Petros Lake Park
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Akron-Canton Regional
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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 February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.