East Canton is a small town of 1,420 in Ohio, with a median household income of $52,614
and a 2.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is
12% below the national average.
Strengths:
East Canton stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether East Canton is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All East Canton city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 88.5
East Canton's overall cost of living index is 88.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in East Canton costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.
Metric
East Canton, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$140,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$837
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
64.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$52,614
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
East Canton's violent crime rate is 290.1 per 100,000 residents
— 24% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
290.1 /100k
Property Crime
1381.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
East Canton is served primarily by Osnaburg Local.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.9:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
East Canton, OH
National Avg
School District
Osnaburg Local
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.9:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
16.7%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
95.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
East Canton sees average highs of 35.5°F in January
and 84.3°F in July,
with 42.9 inches of annual precipitation
and 31.8 inches of snow per year.
East Canton's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average.
That makes East Canton roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $140,100 and median rent is $837/month.
East Canton's violent crime rate is 290.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1381.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in East Canton are operated by Osnaburg Local.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.9:1. 16.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
East Canton, OH has a population of 1,420, a median household income of $52,614, and an unemployment rate of 2.3%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
East Canton averages 35.5°F in January and 84.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.9 inches
with about 31.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of East Canton, Ohio is 1,420 with a median age of 35.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in East Canton: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $140,100, median household income $52,614, crime index 72 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare East Canton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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