Cost of Living in Canal Fulton, OH

Population 5,326 · Ohio · Data vintage 2023

64
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Canal Fulton sits on the smaller end of the Ohio city distribution. That scale shapes the housing market, the labor pool, and the services available to residents in ways the data below makes visible.

Located 13 miles south of Akron, Canal Fulton falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 66% higher than Akron's $111,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 60
Rent 70

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Canal Fulton

The median home value in Canal Fulton is $184,500 — 40% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $915/month, 30% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $62,025/year is 17% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.0%, below the national average of 4.8%. Ohio's top state income tax rate is 3.8% and the combined sales tax is 7.2%. The climate averages highs of 61.2°F and lows of 42.1°F, with about 47.2" of annual snowfall. Overall, Canal Fulton has a cost of living index of 64 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 36% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$184,500
40% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$260,456
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$915/mo
30% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
16.8x
Favors buying
Property Tax Rate
1.6%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$686
1 BR
$748
2 BR
$929
3 BR
$1,199
4 BR
$1,374
Owner-occupied 66.6%
Renter-occupied 33.4%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$915
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,529/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
30.8 min
14% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
17.4%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
74.3%
Carpooled
3.2%
Walked
0.5%
Work from home
17.4%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax 3.8%
Total Sales Tax 7.2%
State rate 5.8%
Avg local rate 1.4%
Property Tax 1.6%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$62,025
17% below avg
Per Capita Income
$36,562
Unemployment Rate
4.0%
17% below avg
Poverty Rate
14.1%
Labor Force Participation
61.7%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 14.5%
Graduate degree 10.4%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 42.6
Male median age 40.3
Female median age 47.8

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
61.2°F
Avg Low
42.1°F
Annual Precip
41.6"
Annual Snowfall
47.2"
20° 38° 55° 73° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 363948627280848376635140
Low °F 202229405059636255443426
Precip" 2.922.443.233.864.134.434.143.613.503.343.082.89
Snow" 13.412.07.61.70.00.00.00.00.00.33.38.9

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 52 — Moderate
44.7%
Good air days/yr
283
Max AQI recorded
262
PM2.5 days
103
Ozone days

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

97%
4-Year Graduation Rate
16.9:1
Student-teacher ratio
4
Public schools
1,789
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Canal Fulton, OH?

Canal Fulton has a cost index of 64 (100 = national average). It is 36% below the national average.

What is average rent in Canal Fulton, OH?

The median gross rent in Canal Fulton is $915 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Canal Fulton?

The median home value in Canal Fulton is $184,500 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Canal Fulton?

The median household income in Canal Fulton is $62,025 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Canal Fulton, OH?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Canal Fulton is 7.2%. The Ohio state income tax top rate is 3.8%.

Is Canal Fulton, OH affordable?

Yes, Canal Fulton is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 64 — about 36% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Canal Fulton?

Canal Fulton has average high temperatures of 61.2°F and average lows of 42.1°F. Annual precipitation is 41.6". Average annual snowfall is 47.2". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Canal Fulton at a Glance

Population
5,326
Median Income
$62,025
Home Value
$184,500
Median Rent
$915/mo
Unemployment
4.0%
Avg High Temp
61.2°F
Sales Tax
7.2%
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