Canton

Located in Stark County, this city of 70,105 residents currently has 316 active listings on the market, giving buyers a reasonable selection across price points. The median home price sits at $155,000, with an average price per square foot of $152 and a typical home size of 1,947 square feet, making it one of the more accessible markets for buyers watching their budgets. The owner-occupied rate of 47.5 percent means nearly half of all housing units are rentals, which reflects both investment activity in the area and a renter population supported by a median household income of $39,754. Families with children will find homes served primarily by Canton City School District. The combination of relatively low entry prices and larger average home sizes can appeal to first-time buyers and investors alike, though prospective purchasers should weigh the income demographics and ownership rates when evaluating long-term appreciation potential in specific neighborhoods.

Market description generated from current MLS and U.S. Census data.