Living in Canal Fulton, OH

Explore Canal Fulton and see how it fits the life you want to build.

5,337 Population Stark County County City Place Type Ohio State
Overall Match7.4 / 10

Baseline match from currently available location scores. Choose priorities to personalize it.

Canal Fulton at a Glance

Key facts and current data

Population5,337
Median Household Income$62,044
Median Home Value$189,000
Median Gross Rent$885
Median Age39.8
Average Household Size2.2
Unemployment4.4%
Work From Home17.3%
Homeownership62.7%
Housing Vacancy9.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.

Canal Fulton is a smaller community, so land use, housing supply and its relationship with surrounding communities can be especially important to movers.

Experience the Area

Experience Life in Canal Fulton Before You Move

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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Canal Fulton and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.

NarrowTheList Ratings

Data-driven starter ratings. More categories appear automatically as new datasets are added.

Housing Value3.9 / 5Home values compared with local household income.
Employment3.9 / 5Lower unemployment produces a stronger rating.
Housing Stability3.2 / 5Combines homeownership and housing vacancy.
Remote Work Friendly3.7 / 5Based on the share of residents working from home.
Income Strength3.8 / 5Household income compared on a national scale.

These are location-wide baseline ratings, not your personal match score. Your own priorities can change which factors matter most.

Housing & Cost of Living in Canal Fulton

Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau

Median Home Value$189,000
Median Gross Rent$885
Homeownership62.7%
Housing Vacancy9.9%
Housing Value7.8/10
Housing Stability6.4/10

Home values are comparatively balanced against local household income, although individual neighborhoods can still vary substantially. The housing mix leans toward owner-occupied homes while still supporting a meaningful rental market.

Jobs, Income & Remote Work

Employment and household-income context for Canal Fulton, OH

Median Household Income$62,044
Unemployment4.4%
Work From Home17.3%
Employment7.8/10
Remote Work Friendly7.4/10
Income Strength7.6/10

The reported unemployment rate is in a middle range. Working from home is relatively common among employed residents.

Population & Household Profile

Who lives in Canal Fulton and how households are structured

Population5,337
Median Age39.8
Average Household Size2.2

Canal Fulton is a smaller community, so its relationship with nearby towns, employment centers and services can be especially important.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.

Climate & Weather in Canal Fulton

Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context

NOAA climate normals for Canal Fulton point to warm summers, winters with regular freezing conditions, a wetter annual rainfall pattern and a meaningful winter snowfall season.

Average Summer High84.3°F
Average Winter Low20.3°F
Annual Rainfall40.5 in.
Annual Snowfall29.3 in.

Seasonal Life in Canal Fulton

What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.

Spring

Spring is a good time to see how wetter conditions affect drainage, yards, commuting and the usability of outdoor spaces.

Summer

Summer is warm enough that shade and cooling still matter, but the typical high is below the extreme-heat range seen in many hotter U.S. markets.

Fall

Fall marks a substantial seasonal transition here. It is a useful time to judge how quickly temperatures change and whether that seasonal swing fits the lifestyle you want.

Winter

Freezing winter lows and meaningful snowfall make snow removal, winter driving, heating costs and cold-weather routines important parts of evaluating the area.

Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.

Canal Fulton is located in Stark County, but city-level housing, income and neighborhood conditions can differ meaningfully from countywide averages. Stark County.

County Intelligence

Canal Fulton & Stark County

Data Pending Foreclosure Activity

Canal Fulton is located in Stark County, Ohio.

NarrowTheList uses county-level information alongside local community data because many factors that matter when choosing a place to live are measured beyond city boundaries. Housing, property taxes, employment, healthcare access and other regional characteristics can add useful context to the picture of life in Canal Fulton.

Current NarrowTheList data for Canal Fulton shows a population of about 5,337. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.

Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.

For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.

County relationship Stark County
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County information is used as a supporting geographic layer, not as a substitute for local data. As more county datasets are added, NarrowTheList can use them to improve comparisons, ratings and relocation insights for Canal Fulton.

Nearby Cities & Communities

Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.