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Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Canton

Canton, OH has 40 affordable and income-based rental properties totaling 2,365 units across the city. With a median rent of $850 per month and a median household income of $43,188 (Census ACS 5-Year), income-based housing plays an important role here for the city's majority-renter population. Of the 17 properties with inspection scores, 10 rated excellent and 5 rated good.

40
Properties
2,365
Total units
84/100
Avg HUD score

At a glance

🏠 Affordability
$850/mo

Affordability in Canton, OH

Canton has a median household income of $43,188 and a median gross rent of $850 per month, according to Census ACS 5-Year data (2024). With 51% of residents renting their homes, affordable housing options play an important role in the local market.

Lease Lantern tracks 18 HUD-assisted and income-based properties totaling 1,768 units across Canton, giving renters a range of subsidized options to explore.

Census ACS 5-Year
🛡️ Safety
1,122 / 100k · 2024

Safety

According to the Canton Police Department's data reported to the FBI Crime Data Explorer, Canton had a violent crime rate of 1,122 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and local definitions.

FBI Crime Data Explorer
🚶 Getting around
Walk Score 72 · Very Walkable

Getting Around Canton

According to Walk Score, the area around Canton's assisted properties scores 72 (Very Walkable) for walkability and 54 for bikeability. No Transit Score is available for this area.

Walk Score
🎓 Schools
40 schools · 12 districts

Schools

According to the NCES Common Core of Data, 40 schools across 12 districts serve Canton, including 23 elementary, 7 middle, 8 high schools, and 2 other schools. Ratings vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for their specific address.

NCES Common Core of Data
📊 Cost of living
$43,188 median income

Cost of Living in Canton, OH

The median household income in Canton is $43,188 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates. Affordable and income-based housing can help renters whose earnings fall below area income limits stretch their budgets further.

The median gross rent in Canton is $850 per month, according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates. Rents at HUD-assisted and income-restricted properties are typically set below market rate, based on household income and program guidelines.

  • Median household income: $43,188/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
  • Median gross rent: $850/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
  • Renter households: 51% of occupied units (Census ACS 5-Year)
Census ACS 5-Year
🌊 Environment & risk

Environment and Flood Risk

All 18 HUD-assisted properties in Canton were mapped for flood zone exposure. Only 1 of those 18 properties falls in a high-risk flood zone, so the large majority of affordable housing in the city carries low flood exposure.

FEMA · EPA AirNow
HUD Inspection Scoresavg 84/100(17 of 40 scored)
90+ (10)70–89 (5)<60 (2)No score (23)

40 properties on the map

Top-rated properties

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About Affordable Housing in Canton, OH

Canton is a majority-renter city -- according to Census ACS 5-Year data, 51 percent of households rent -- with 18 HUD-assisted and income-based properties totaling 1,768 units tracked on Lease Lantern. Of the 17 scored properties, 10 earned an excellent rating and 5 a good rating, with just 2 rated poor, suggesting most of the assisted inventory here is in solid condition.

The median gross rent in Canton is $850 per month and the median household income is $43,188 annually, according to Census ACS 5-Year data. For households that qualify, income-restricted housing can make a meaningful difference against those market figures.

On flood risk, 1 of the 18 mapped properties carries a high-risk designation -- worth confirming directly with a property before signing a lease.

Canton scores a 72 (Very Walkable) and a bike score of 54, according to Walk Score, meaning many daily errands are manageable on foot from well-situated addresses.

According to the FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024), the Canton Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 312 per 100,000 -- a figure worth factoring into your neighborhood-level research.

Canton's school landscape includes 40 public schools across 12 districts -- 23 elementary, 7 middle, and 8 high schools -- according to NCES Common Core of Data.

Eligibility & how to apply

Ohio income limits (2026)Ohio public housing authoritiesSection 8 waitlists in Ohio

Helpful guides

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