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Canton OH Housing Market Report — 2026
Market data last updated: compiled June 2026 from May source data
May 2026 Market Refresh
Last updated: compiled June 2026 from May 2026 source data
| Redfin median sale price | $124,925 |
|---|---|
| Year over year | -0.81% |
| Median days on market | 29 median days on market |
| Homes sold | 205 homes sold |
| Zillow ZHVI | $175,908 |
Canton OH Redfin median sale price: $124,925 (-0.81% YoY, May 2026). Canton OH Zillow ZHVI: $175,908. Zillow source label: Zillow Research city ZHVI as of 2026-05-31. Source scope: Redfin Data Center city row, May 2026. Market data is background context only; property-specific value still depends on condition, title, occupancy, repairs, payoff, liens, and closing timeline.
TL;DR
According to Redfin (prior public-page snapshot), Canton's median sale price is $127,000 — up 5.8% year-over-year — with 45 days on market and a Compete Score of 75/100. USA Home Buyers purchases Canton homes for cash in any condition, any situation. Written offer in 24 hours, close in 7–14 days. Call 888-274-5006.
Canton OH Market Overview
Canton is the county seat of Stark County, Ohio, and one of the most affordable housing markets in Northeast Ohio. The Pro Football Hall of Fame, Timken Steel, and a mix of healthcare and manufacturing employers anchor the local economy. Canton's housing stock is dominated by older construction — 41.5% built in 1939 or earlier per 2024 ACS — including brick colonials, craftsman bungalows, and early-20th-century two-stories. With a 51.3% renter-occupied housing share, Canton has a large investor-owned market.
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $127,000 (+5.8% YoY) | Redfin (prior public-page snapshot) |
| Median price per sq ft | $100/sq ft | Redfin (prior public-page snapshot) |
| Median days on market | 45 days | Redfin (prior public-page snapshot) |
| Sale-to-list ratio | 98.6% | Redfin (prior public-page snapshot) |
| Compete Score | 75 / 100 (Very Competitive) | Redfin (prior public-page snapshot) |
| Monthly homes sold | 53 homes | Redfin (prior public-page snapshot) |
| OH conveyance fee | $4.00/$1,000 + $0.50/parcel (Stark County Auditor) | Stark County Auditor |
| Stark County recording fee | $34 first 2 pages + $8/additional page (Stark County Recorder) | Stark County Recorder fee schedule |
| Foreclosure type | Judicial — Stark County Common Pleas; online Realauction sheriff sales, Mondays 10:00 a.m. ET | Stark County Sheriff |
| Probate court | Stark County Probate Court, 110 Central Plaza South, Suite 501, Canton OH 44702, phone 330-451-7755 | Stark County Probate Court |
| County | Stark County | — |
Canton Neighborhoods — Character Notes
| Neighborhood | Character |
|---|---|
| Central Canton | Older central-city housing. Median ~$85,000 (prior public-page snapshot). High for as-is, probate, vacant, and rehab. Compete Score 47. |
| Southwest Canton | Working-class southwest. Median ~$111,000 (prior public-page snapshot). Fast DOM (25 days). Strong resale/rental demand. Compete Score 79. |
| North Central Canton | Stronger owner-occupant demand. Median ~$162,000 (prior public-page snapshot). Stable north-side stock. Compete Score 69. |
| Colonial Heights | Older north/east-side residential. 12-month median ~$156,000. Retail-resale potential. Moderate investor interest. |
| Historic Ridgewood | Historic district with Tudor/Colonial Revival brick streets. Character-only angle; strong for as-is historic homes with expensive repairs. |
| Northeast Canton | Broader northeast area; mixed older residential and retail corridors. Median ~$128,250 (cited source snapshot). Inherited/rental fit. |
Note: Neighborhood samples can be small. Use as directional guidance; verify with current MLS comps. Sources: Redfin neighborhood pages, Homes.com, prior public-page snapshot.
What Canton's Market Means for As-Is Sellers
With 75/100 Compete Score, Canton's move-in-ready homes attract buyer competition. But the city's 41.5% pre-1940 housing stock means inherited, distressed, or deferred-maintenance properties often can't compete on the retail market without $20,000–$50,000+ in updates. Average Canton homes sell for about 3% below list price and go pending in around 40 days; financing requirements for FHA and conventional loans exclude many older properties with functional issues.
Ohio judicial foreclosure runs through Stark County Common Pleas Court, with online sheriff sales through Realauction every Monday. Stark County Probate Court (Suite 501, 110 Central Plaza South) handles estate authorizations. A direct cash sale from USA Home Buyers can close well before a probate or foreclosure timeline forces your hand.
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May 2026 source-backed market snapshot
Canton OH market data
- Redfin median sale price
- $124,925
- Redfin YoY
- -0.81%
- Median days on market
- 29 median days on market
- Homes sold
- 205 homes sold
- Zillow ZHVI
- $175,908
Canton OH Redfin median sale price: $124,925 (-0.81% YoY, May 2026). Canton OH Zillow ZHVI: $175,908. Zillow source label: Zillow Research city ZHVI as of 2026-05-31. Source scope: Redfin Data Center city row, May 2026. Market data is background context only, not a property-specific offer or value promise.