Canton, OH
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$137 Avg asking sale price
$10 Avg asking lease rate
42,717 SF Avg unit lease size
21,848 SF Avg building size for sale
8.39% Average cap rate

Canton's Demographic Profile

Canton has 30,068 households and a median income of $37,345, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A 0% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 70,880
# Households 30,068
Median age 38
Median household income $37,345
Avg household size 2.0
Renter-occupied housing units 15,951
5-year population change 0%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Canton $110 28,365 SF 7.42%
North Canton $191 111,717 SF 6.74%
Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Canton $61 26,853 SF 8.01%
North Canton $72 205,307 SF 8.01%
Massillon $68 633,415 SF 7.25%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Canton $158 26,237 SF
North Canton $198 181,893 SF
East Canton $95 146,764 SF
Massillon $89 3,986 SF
Uniontown $558 6,719 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Canton $472 6,435 SF 9.40%
Akron $290 15,461 SF 10.48%
Tallmadge $297 14,327 SF 10.48%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Canton

The listings below reflect how current market pricing and building scale translate into active opportunities available today.
For Sale

1821 Fulton Dr NW

Canton, OH 44709

  • 1,769 SF Office Building
  • $165,000
For Sale

4518-4522 Fulton Dr NW

Canton, OH 44718

  • 31,812 SF Office Building
  • 7.42% Cap Rate
  • $3,500,000
For Sale

531-533 N Main St

Canton, OH 44720

  • 7,056 SF Retail Building
  • $850,000
For Sale

Stark/Summit 54 Unit Portfolio

  • $5,500,000
For Sale

Newly Renovated Turnkey Laundromat

Canton, OH 44703

  • 1,497 SF Retail Building
  • $350,000
For Sale

Canton 6-Unit Apartment Building

Canton, OH 44709

  • 5,544 SF Multifamily
  • 9.40% Cap Rate
  • $499,900

Average Price For Sale

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Average Size For Lease

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Nearby Commercial Markets

Comparing nearby markets helps investors see whether Canton pricing and building scale sit above, below, or in line with surrounding areas.

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Canton $137 21,848 SF
North Canton $138 57,159 SF
East Canton $95 146,764 SF
Louisville $109 5,903 SF
Massillon $72 83,811 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Canton alongside nearby cities to show how population size, household counts, and income levels differ across the region. Viewing these markets side by side helps investors understand whether local demand and income characteristics are concentrated in Canton or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
North Canton 16,540 7,360 42 $64,954 2 2,464 -2%
East Canton 1,518 646 46 $59,772 2 136 -1%
Louisville 9,477 3,963 42 $67,065 2 1,282 -1%
Massillon 34,947 14,902 41 $49,333 2 5,820 2%

Disclaimer: The figures on this page reflect LoopNet's active commercial listings in Canton, OH and update as inventory changes. Averages can shift between periods or vary across property types depending on the mix of listings available at a given time, so individual metrics may not reflect broader market trends. These figures are best used as directional benchmarks for early market evaluation. For comprehensive commercial real estate data and analytics, subscribe to CoStar.

FAQs About Commercial Investing in Canton

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Is Canton a good market for a first-time commercial real estate investor?

Canton offers commercial properties across a wide range of sizes and price points. By reviewing the market data and benchmarks on this page, first-time investors can better understand what a typical commercial property looks like before committing capital and narrowing in on specific listings.

How can this market data help me decide whether to buy commercial property for my business in Canton?

The pricing and size metrics on this page help business owners compare the cost of ownership against leasing in Canton. Typical building sizes and asking prices provide a starting point for evaluating space needs, budget fit, and long term occupancy costs before engaging lenders or brokers.

What should conservative investors focus on when evaluating commercial properties in Canton?

Conservative investors often prioritize manageable deal sizes, stable pricing ranges, and cap rate benchmarks shown for Canton. These metrics help assess whether current market conditions support steady income potential without relying on aggressive assumptions.

How does Canton compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

Nearby market comparisons highlight differences in pricing, building scale, and cap rate ranges relative to Canton. Reviewing these side by side helps experienced investors identify relative value, pricing premiums, or alternative markets that may better align with return targets.

How can this page support early-stage deal screening for Canton acquisitions?

This page provides high-level benchmarks for pricing, deal size, and observed cap rates in Canton, which are useful for initial market filtering. Institutional and data-driven investors often use these signals to prioritize listings that meet size, pricing, and return thresholds before deeper underwriting.

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