The Town FilesEast Canton, Ohio
Village in Stark County · population 1,521 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $147,000
- Household income
- $57,364
- Jan low / Jul high
- 20° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 32 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 11
- Median age
- 37.6
East Canton is a village of 1,521 people in Stark County, Ohio. The median home is worth $147,000, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks better transit than 83% of Ohio towns, hipper than 81% of Ohio towns, easier by car than 70% of Ohio towns.
How East Canton ranks
Percentile among Ohio towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Ohio towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in East Canton is worth $147,000, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 2.6 times the median household income of $57,364, which is more affordable than 53% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $859 a month. 72.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | East Canton | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $147,000 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $859 | $914 |
| Median household income | $57,364 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.6× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 72.5% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1956 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in East Canton
| People | East Canton | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.6 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.4% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 22.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.8% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.9% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 5.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.3% | — |
| Work from home | 2.6% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 19.1 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 84.6% | 90.9% |
Weather in East Canton
July highs average 84.3°F and January lows 20.3°F. About 41.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 31.8 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 11 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 120 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of East Canton since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on April 28, 2002 about 8.1 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 3 deaths and 15 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 7, 2020.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 66 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on August 10, 1980.
Severe weather in Stark County since 1996
Stark County has been included in 12 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for tornado, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2020 | Biological | DR-4507: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3457: Covid-19 |
| June 30, 2012 | Severe Storm | EM-3346: Severe Storms |
| July 2, 2006 | Severe Storm | DR-1651: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight Line Winds, And Flooding |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3250: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Jobs and pay in Stark County
Stark County had 158,502 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $54,631 a year. Unemployment was 3.7% in 2023; in East Canton itself the ACS puts it at 3.2%.
Public schools in East Canton
3 public schools with 907 students, about 19.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Canton Elementary School | PK-5 | 464 | 22.1 |
| East Canton High School | 9-12 | 264 | 16.5 |
| East Canton Middle School | 6-8 | 179 | 19.9 |
Towns near East Canton
- Louisville, OH3.5 mi · 9,521 people · home $193,100
- Canton, OH4.5 mi · 70,872 people · home $97,800
- North Industry, OH5.9 mi · 1,528 people · home $112,100
- Meyers Lake, OH7.4 mi · 724 people · home $225,000
- Middlebranch, OH7.8 mi · 2,117 people · home $231,700
- Reedurban, OH7.9 mi · 5,889 people · home $151,600
- North Canton, OH8.3 mi · 17,842 people · home $201,200
- Waynesburg, OH8.5 mi · 925 people · home $129,300
East Canton questions
Is East Canton, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, East Canton scores better for retirees than 11% of Ohio towns and quieter than 49%. 19.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.6).
How much does a house cost in East Canton?
The median owner-occupied home in East Canton is valued at $147,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $57,364, so homes cost about 2.6 times income. Median rent is $859 a month.
What is the weather like in East Canton?
July highs average 84.3°F and January lows 20.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 41.6 inches of precipitation a year and 31.8 inches of snow.
Does East Canton get tornadoes?
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of East Canton since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on April 28, 2002. The typical Ohio town has had 16.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)