North Canton is an excellent choice to live. It is a quaint town with a great sense of community. Conveniently located near major interstate highway I-77, and the Akron-Canton Airport – it is a great place to live for those who travel often.
The city is known as the Dogwood City and was home of the Hoover Company for 98 years. The first Hoover vacuum cleaner was manufactured here.
According to the 2010 census, there are currently 17,488 residents living in the city, with the majority living in single family homes. The homes have an average life of 50 years, and the median value is $119,966.
There is a variety of attractions in and near North Canton including shopping, museums, and theatres. North Canton is also conveniently located near two major hospitals – Mercy Medical Center and Aultman Hospital.
Below is a list of attractions in North Canton or within 10 miles, in addition to local school information.
Attractions:- North Canton Playhouse
- Hoover Historical Center
- The Strip
- North Canton YMCA
- North Canton Public Library
- Westfield - Belden Village Shopping Mall
- Pro Football Hall of Fame
- William McKinley Presidential, Library, Museum and Monument
- Canton Ballet
- Canton Museum of Art
Schools:
- North Canton City Schools: (EXCELLENT rating)
- Hoover High School
- North Canton Middle School
- Clearmount Elementary
- Greentown Elementary
- Northwood Elementary
- Orchard Hill Elementary
- Early Childhood Center
- Nearby Higher Education:
- Kent State University – Stark Campus
- Stark State College of Technology
- Malone College
- Walsh University
- ETI Technical College
- Brown Mackie College
Other:
- Median Income: $40,137
- Median Age: 41 years
- Married: 46.7%
- Single: 53.3%
- Charter City with municipal home rule