North Canton

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North Canton, OH

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Midwestern charm and suburban tranquility define the Dogwood City

Suburb Commuter Airport Affordable Golf College

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.

Rent Trends

As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in North Canton, OH is $756 for a studio, $971 for one bedroom, $1,403 for two bedrooms, and $2,264 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in North Canton has increased by 3.5% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$971/month
649 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,227/month
0 Sq Ft
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Transportation

36

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

34

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

Orchard Hill Intermediate School

Public

Grades 3-5

416 Students

8
out of 10

Greentown Intermediate School

Public

Grades 3-5

494 Students

7
out of 10

Northwood Elementary School

Public

Grades K-2

483 Students

Rating Unavailable

Clearmount Elementary School

Public

Grades K-2

380 Students

Rating Unavailable

North Canton Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

932 Students

7
out of 10

North Canton Hoover High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,543 Students

7
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Hoover-Price Planetarium
  • Molly Stark Park
  • Sippo Lake Park and Exploration Gateway
  • Quail Hollow State Park
  • Petros Lake Park

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 2025.