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Massillon is a small city of 32,179 in Ohio, with a median household income of $53,699
and a 3.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is
12% below the national average.
Strengths:
Massillon stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Massillon is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Massillon 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
Massillon's overall cost of living index is 88.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Massillon costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.
Metric
Massillon, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$128,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$778
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
61.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$53,699
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Massillon's violent crime rate is 316.3 per 100,000 residents
— 17% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
316.3 /100k
Property Crime
1817.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Massillon is served primarily by Massillon City.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.2:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Massillon, OH
National Avg
School District
Massillon City
—
Elementary Schools
3
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
15.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
91.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Massillon sees average highs of 35.5°F in January
and 84.3°F in July,
with 41.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 47.2 inches of snow per year.
Massillon's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Massillon roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $128,900 and median rent is $778/month.
Massillon's violent crime rate is 316.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1817.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Massillon are operated by Massillon City.
The district has 3 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.2:1. 15.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Massillon, OH has a population of 32,179, a median household income of $53,699, and an unemployment rate of 3.9%.
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.
Massillon averages 35.5°F in January and 84.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.6 inches
with about 47.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Massillon, OH is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 44646, 44647.
The population of Massillon, Ohio is 32,179 with a median age of 40.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Massillon: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $128,900, median household income $53,699, crime index 85 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Massillon side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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