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North Canton, OH Housing Market
The typical home in North Canton, OH is worth $291,173, rose 2.2% over the past year (Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026). The last median sale price Redfin published was $265,000, +13.3% year over year (through May 2026). With 1.2 months of supply and homes going under contract in about 24 days, North Canton is a strong seller's market. At today's 7.03% 30-year fixed rate, 20% down on a $291,173 home is about $1,554/mo in principal and interest.
Key numbers for North Canton, OH
Typical home value
$291,173
+2.2% in 12 months
Zillow, August 2026
Typical asking rent
$1,550/mo
Zillow Observed Rent Index
Zillow, August 2026
Median sale price
$265,000
+13.3% year over year
Redfin, through May 2026
Days on market
24
Average pace
Redfin, through May 2026
Active listings
28
1.2 months of supply
Redfin, through May 2026
30-yr fixed rate
7.03%
Freddie Mac weekly average
Freddie Mac via FRED, September 2026
Median household income
$72,193
Home costs 4.0x income
U.S. Census ACS, 2023
Sale-to-list ratio
101.0%
Selling above asking
Redfin, through May 2026
Zillow figures are as of August 2026 and refresh monthly. Redfin figures are through May 2026 — Redfin stopped publishing its public market trackers in June 2026, so those numbers are final, not current. Mortgage rates come from Freddie Mac via FRED and update weekly.
Is North Canton a buyer's or seller's market?
North Canton, OH is a strong seller's market, based on 1.2 months of supply and homes selling in about 24 days. Under 2 months of supply is a severe shortage: expect competition on almost anything priced correctly, and little room to negotiate below asking.
Inputs are Redfin's final published period (May 2026). How we classify markets · Where the data comes from
What does the North Canton housing market data show?
Every row below is Redfin's final published month for North Canton, OH. Redfin, through May 2026
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price | $265,000 |
| Median list price | $267,450 |
| Year-over-year price change | +13.3% |
| Median price per sq ft | $175/sq ft |
| Median days on market | 24 days |
| Active inventory | 28 listings |
| Months of supply | 1.2 months |
| Sale-to-list price ratio | 101.0% |
| Homes sold (that month) | 23 |
| New listings (that month) | 30 |
| Listings with a price cut | 32.1% |
| Market condition | Strong seller's market |
How to read these numbers
- Median sale price
- Half the homes that closed sold for more than this, half for less. It moves with what kind of home sold that month, so a quiet month with two big sales can swing it. Redfin's figure for North Canton is frozen at May 2026.
- Typical home value (ZHVI)
- Zillow's estimate of what a mid-market home in North Canton is worth right now, whether or not it sold. It is smoother than the median sale price and it still refreshes monthly, which is why this page leads with it.
- Months of supply
- How long it would take to sell every active listing at the current pace. Under 3 favors sellers, over 6 favors buyers, and 3 to 6 is the balanced band.
- Days on market
- Median time from listing to accepted offer. Short means you should have financing ready before you tour; long means there is room to negotiate on price and repairs.
- Sale-to-list ratio
- Sale price divided by the last asking price. Above 100% means bidding above asking is normal here; below 100% means the typical buyer got a discount.
- Price per square foot
- The size-adjusted price. Use it to compare a 1,400 sq ft house to a 2,600 sq ft house, not to value your own home — lot, condition and age move it a lot.
- Listings with a price cut
- Share of active listings that dropped their asking price in the month. A high share is the earliest visible sign that sellers are ahead of what buyers will pay.
- Typical asking rent (ZORI)
- Zillow's repeat-rent index for asking rents on new leases. Paired with the home value it gives the price-to-rent ratio in the rent-vs-buy section below.
How have North Canton home prices moved?
Over the last three years the median sale price in North Canton, OH held roughly flat 0.4%, from $266,000 to $265,000. The live Zillow value series has rose 2.2% in the last 12 months, which is the more current read now that Redfin's series has stopped. 32.1% of North Canton listings cut their asking price in the final Redfin month — a high share, and the clearest sign that list prices were running ahead of what buyers would pay. For prices to fall meaningfully from here, supply would have to keep building past 1.2 months while the sale-to-list ratio slips below its current 101.0%. Watch those two together — they move before the median does.
Redfin, through May 2026 — the chart ends at Redfin's final published month.
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What does it cost to buy a home in North Canton?
Priced off the typical home value of $291,173 at the current 7.03% 30-year fixed rate. These are principal and interest only — property taxes, homeowner's insurance, HOA dues and mortgage insurance are on top, and they vary enough by property that we will not guess them for you.
| Down payment | Cash at close | Loan amount | Monthly P&I |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20% | $58,235 | $232,938 | $1,554/mo |
| 5% | $14,559 | $276,614 | $1,846/mo |
Zillow, August 2026 for the price · Freddie Mac via FRED, September 2026 for the rate
What income do you need?
Lenders generally want housing costs under 28% of gross income. On the 20%-down payment of $1,554, that implies roughly $66,619 a year before you add taxes and insurance. The median household in North Canton earns $72,193, about $5,574 more than that threshold — the typical local household clears the payment on a typical local home with 20% down. That puts the price-to-income ratio at 4.0x — above the historical 3x norm but in line with much of the country in 2026.
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Buying in North Canton in the next 12 months?
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Is it cheaper to rent or buy in North Canton?
Typical asking rent in North Canton, OH is $1,550/mo, against a typical home value of $291,173. That is a price-to-rent ratio of 15.7x, which means buying and renting land close enough together that the decision turns on how long you stay and your down payment. Compared head to head, 20% down puts principal and interest at $1,554 a month — $4 more than renting before taxes and insurance, so the ownership case here rests on equity and appreciation rather than monthly cash flow.
Zillow, August 2026 for both value and rent
Add your own down payment, tax rate and time horizon in the rent vs. buy calculator.
Is inventory rising or falling in North Canton?
Active listings in North Canton, OH went from 26 in May 2025 to 28 in May 2026, a +7.7% change. Inventory has been roughly flat, which usually keeps prices moving with rates rather than with local supply.
| Month | Active listings | New listings |
|---|---|---|
| June 2025 | 29 | 25 |
| July 2025 | 23 | 25 |
| August 2025 | 24 | 22 |
| September 2025 | 32 | 22 |
| October 2025 | 34 | 22 |
| November 2025 | 23 | 13 |
| December 2025 | 23 | 17 |
| January 2026 | 24 | 15 |
| February 2026 | 24 | 11 |
| March 2026 | 23 | 24 |
| April 2026 | 34 | 27 |
| May 2026 | 28 | 30 |
Redfin, through May 2026
How does North Canton compare to Ohio and the U.S.?
North Canton homes sell for $265,000 — 6% below the Ohio median of $282,600. Against the national median of $410,700, North Canton runs 35% lower. Year-over-year, North Canton moved +13.3% against Ohio's +5.4% — a bigger swing than the state as a whole.
| Market | Median sale price | YoY | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Canton, OH | $265,000 | +13.3% | 24 days |
| Ohio statewide | $282,600 | +5.4% | 36 days |
| United States | $410,700 | not published | not published |
City and state rows: Redfin, through May 2026 · U.S. row: Freddie Mac via FRED, April 2026 (MSPUS, quarterly)
What to do next in North Canton
What buyers should watch
- Months of supply, currently 1.2. It turns before price does — when it climbs past 6, sellers start taking offers they would have rejected a quarter earlier.
- The share of listings cutting price, currently 32.1%. A listing that has already cut once is the one most likely to accept below asking.
- The gap between 5% and 20% down here is $291 a month in principal and interest alone, before mortgage insurance. That gap, not the price, is usually what decides your timeline.
- Rate moves. At 7.03%, every full point of rate change moves the payment on a $291,173 home more than a 5% price change does.
- Your credit tier before you shop, not after — it sets the rate you are quoted. Run your numbers first.
What sellers should know
- The median North Canton listing goes under contract in 24 days. If yours passes that mark, the market is telling you the price is wrong — not that you need more showings.
- Homes here close at 101.0% of asking. Price at the number you want and let competition do the rest.
- In the last published month North Canton added 30 new listings against 23 sales — more competition arriving than clearing, so early timing matters.
- Your equity moved +2.2% in the last 12 months on the Zillow value series. That, not the price you paid, is what sets your net proceeds.
- Comparable ZIP-level pricing inside North Canton varies more than the citywide median suggests — check the ZIP pages below before you set a number.
Homes for sale in North Canton
There are currently 28 homes listed for sale in North Canton, Ohio. The median listing price is $267K.
Active listings
28
Homes on market
Median list price
$267K
Avg. days on market
24
Days until sale
New this week
30
Newly listed
How much do homes cost in North Canton by property type?
How the North Canton, OH market breaks down across single-family homes, condos and townhouses. Redfin, through May 2026
| Property type | Median price | Price / sq ft | Homes sold | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-family | $265,000 | $175/sq ft | 23 | 24 days |
| Condo / co-op | $208,450 | $153/sq ft | 4 | 24 days |
Who lives in North Canton?
American Community Survey estimates for North Canton. U.S. Census ACS, 2023
Population
17,746
Households
8,271
Median income
$72,193/yr
Median age
45.9 years
Owner-occupied
69.2%
Median home value
$194,200
Median gross rent
$981/mo
Mean commute
19 min
69.2% of occupied homes in North Canton are owner-occupied, and the rest are rented — which is the share that decides how much of the local housing stock ever reaches the for-sale market. The Census self-reported median home value is $194,200 against Zillow's $291,173 typical value; the gap is normal — ACS asks owners what they think their home is worth, Zillow models transactions. Census median gross rent (all leases, including long-held ones) is $981/mo, below Zillow's $1,550/mo asking rent on new leases — the difference is roughly what a mover pays over a stayer.
Which public schools serve North Canton?
4 schools tracked · 4,415 students
The largest public schools serving North Canton, OH by enrollment, drawn from the National Center for Education Statistics. School quality is a commonly cited factor in home-buying decisions — these are the campuses families in this area are most likely to encounter.
Hoover High School
Grades 9-12 · 1,533 students
North Canton Primary School
Grades PK-2 · 1,026 students
North Canton Middle School
Grades 6-8 · 972 students
North Canton Intermediate School
Grades 3-5 · 884 students
Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data directory. Updated annually. Ratings and test scores are not currently displayed.
Which cities are near North Canton, OH?
Ordered by distance from North Canton, not by size. Compare North Canton side by side with any of them.
North Canton housing market FAQ
Is North Canton a buyer's or seller's market?
North Canton, OH is currently a strong seller's market. That read comes from 1.2 months of supply, homes going under contract in about 24 days, and sellers getting 101.0% of their asking price in the last month Redfin published (May 2026).
How much do homes cost in North Canton?
The typical home in North Canton, OH is worth $291,173 (Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026). The median sale price in the last month Redfin published was $265,000, about $175 per square foot.
Is North Canton cheaper than the rest of Ohio?
North Canton's median sale price of $265,000 is 6% lower than the Ohio statewide median of $282,600, and 35% below the U.S. median of $410,700. Both figures are for the same period.
How long do homes take to sell in North Canton?
Homes in North Canton, OH spent a median of 24 days on market before going under contract, versus 36 days statewide. That is a normal pace: enough time to see a home twice, not enough to wait a month. (Redfin, through May 2026.)
What income do you need to buy a home in North Canton?
At the current 30-year fixed rate of 7.03%, 20% down on a $291,173 home is about $1,554 a month in principal and interest. Lenders typically want that under 28% of gross income, which works out to roughly $66,619 a year before taxes, insurance, HOA dues or mortgage insurance. The local median household income is $72,193.
Are home prices rising in North Canton?
The typical home value in North Canton, OH rose 2.2% over the last 12 months, from $284,945 to $291,173 (Zillow, August 2026). This is the live series — it refreshes monthly.
What are the cheapest ZIP codes in North Canton?
North Canton ZIP-level sale prices are not all published for the same period, so ranking them would compare different months. The ZIP pages listed on this page show what we hold for each one individually.
Is now a good time to buy in North Canton?
That depends on your timeline, not on a headline. What the data says today: North Canton, OH is a strong seller's market with 1.2 months of supply, the 30-year fixed rate is 7.03%, and the price-to-rent ratio of 15.7x means buying and renting land close enough together that the decision turns on how long you stay and your down payment. Properties Incorporated publishes the data; it does not give financial advice.
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