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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

Canton’s most recognizable landmark is the Pro Football Hall of Fame, a shrine to the legends of the game and one of the state’s biggest tourism destinations. The annual Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival is the city’s flagship community event, featuring a parade, cook-offs, a hot air balloon festival, and the inter-league exhibition game at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium.

The Canton Arts District has grown into one of the city’s signature attractions, a popular section of Downtown full of studios, galleries, and performance venues. The growth of the Arts District has also spurred renewed interest in Downtown, which has seen a new crop of restaurants, coffeehouses, bars, and breweries appear in recent years.

While the local economy is still mostly industrial, many folks living in Canton work outside the city limits: Heading due north on Interstate 77 will get you to Akron in about thirty minutes and Cleveland in an hour, making Canton a popular suburb for commuters working in both cities.

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 2024, the average apartment rent in Canton, OH is $570 for a studio, $737 for one bedroom, $939 for two bedrooms, and $1,169 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Canton has increased by 4.8% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$737/month
594 Sq Ft
House
$1,281/month
1,121 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

Middlebranch Elementary School

Public

Grades K-4

521 Students

8
out of 10

Whipple Heights Elementary School

Public

Grades K-4

390 Students

8
out of 10

Portage Collab Montessori Middle School

Public

Grades PK-8

194 Students

8
out of 10

Glenwood Middle School

Public

Grades 5-7

860 Students

7
out of 10

Lake Cable Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

619 Students

7
out of 10

Portage Collab Montessori Middle School

Public

Grades PK-8

194 Students

8
out of 10

Glenwood Middle School

Public

Grades 5-7

860 Students

7
out of 10

Oakwood Middle School

Public

Grades 7-8

940 Students

6
out of 10

GlenOak High School

Public

Grades 7-12

2,067 Students

5
out of 10

Crenshaw Middle School

Public

Grades 7-8

774 Students

4
out of 10

GlenOak High School

Public

Grades 7-12

2,067 Students

5
out of 10

Canton South High School

Public

Grades 9-12

815 Students

4
out of 10

Mckinley High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,154 Students

2
out of 10

Bulldog Virtual Academy

Public

Grades 2-12

316 Students

2
out of 10

Timken High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,168 Students

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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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