Stark County, Ohio Neighborhoods: Prices, Schools, and Taxes Compared (2026)
The county-wide median home price in Stark County was $210,000 in March 2026, but that number flattens out a market that’s actually quite spread. Jackson Township is trading at $360,500. Massillon is at $177,450. The school district you land in can swing your annual property tax bill by more than $1,000 on the same purchase price, with no difference in the home itself. The table below puts every major Stark County neighborhood in one place so you can compare without bouncing between a dozen separate searches.
Comparison table is March 2026 MLS data. Canton city figures are July 2026, the most recent month available. Last updated: 2026-08-22.
Stark County Neighborhood Comparison (March 2026)
Jackson Township and Lake Township top the price table near $361,000, Massillon is the most affordable of the suburbs compared here at $177,450, and effective tax rates run from 41.65 mills in Plain Township to 56.47 in Massillon. Canton itself runs cheaper than any suburb on this list, at a $127,000 median in July 2026, the most recent month available, and it has its own Canton guide. The table below holds every figure side by side. Data: Stark County MLS, March 2026; tax rates from the Stark County Auditor’s CAMA records (2025 tax year). YoY figures compare closed sales to the same month in the prior year, and small samples (fewer than 12 sales) are flagged.
| Neighborhood | Median Price | School District | Avg DOM | YoY Change | Tax Rate (mills) | Est. Annual Tax (~$200k home) | Full Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Township | $360,500 | Jackson Local Schools | 47.9 days | +9.2% | 46.93 | ~$3,285 | View Guide |
| North Canton | $273,000 | North Canton CSD | 45.9 days | +7.1% | 50.12 | ~$3,508 | View Guide |
| Plain Township | $249,750 | Plain Local SD | 43.9 days | +1.9% | 41.65 | ~$2,916 | View Guide |
| Lake Township | $361,000 ⚠ | Lake Local SD | 53.6 days | n/a | 52.47 | ~$3,673 | View Guide |
| Perry Township | $252,000 | Perry Local SD | 54.1 days | +22.6% | 51.29 | ~$3,590 | View Guide |
| Massillon | $177,450 | Massillon City SD | 42.0 days | +16.4% | 56.47 | ~$3,953 | View Guide |
| Louisville | $235,000 ⚠ | Louisville City SD | 60.8 days | n/a | 48.42 | ~$3,389 | View Guide |
| Canal Fulton | $241,250 ⚠ | Northwest Local SD | 55.7 days | n/a | 45.24 | ~$3,167 | View Guide |
| Hills and Dales | ⚠ see note | Plain Local SD | ⚠ see note | n/a | 58.25 (TY2024) | ~$4,078 | View Guide |
| Hartville | ~$361,000 ⚠ | Lake Local SD | ~53.6 days | n/a | 52.47 | ~$3,673 | View Guide |
| Green | n/a | Various (Summit Co.) | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | Guide coming soon |
⚠ Small sample (fewer than 12 closed sales in March 2026). Treat as directional, not statistically reliable. Hills and Dales is a small village inside Jackson Township served by Plain Local Schools, in its own taxing district whose effective rate (58.25 mills) is from the Auditor’s TY2024 millage tables; March 2026 MLS data does not isolate Hills and Dales sales, so price and DOM figures are not reported here. Estimated annual tax applies Ohio’s taxable-value basis (35% of market value) before owner-occupancy credits; actual bills run somewhat lower. All data: Stark County MLS March 2026; Stark County Auditor CAMA 2025 tax year except where noted.
Jackson Township
Jackson Township is the top of the Stark County residential market. The March 2026 median sale price was $360,500, up 9.2% from the same month in 2025, on 22 closed transactions. Homes averaged 47.9 days on market. Jackson Local Schools drives most of the demand. The district earned a 4.5-star overall rating on the 2024-25 Ohio School Report Cards, and buyers relocating from other states ask about it by name before they’ve visited. The commercial corridor along Whipple Avenue and Belden Village gives the township city-level services without city limits taxes. The effective rate of 46.93 mills is actually lower than North Canton’s, which surprises most buyers who assume Jackson runs expensive in every category.
North Canton
North Canton’s March 2026 median was $273,000, up 7.1% year over year, with an average of 45.9 days on market. The city sits roughly 10 miles north of downtown Canton and has a character most of the other suburbs don’t: a Main Street downtown with real foot traffic, a central park, and a small-city feel that’s hard to find at this price point. North Canton City School District (Hoover High School), rated 5 stars overall on the 2024-25 Ohio School Report Cards, anchors buyer demand. The Akron-Canton Airport is about five minutes from most of the city, which matters if you travel for work. Property taxes run 50.12 mills, $3,508 a year on a $200,000 home on Ohio’s 35 percent taxable-value basis.
Plain Township
Plain Township has the lowest effective property tax rate of the ten neighborhoods compared here, 41.65 mills, or $2,916 a year on a $200,000 home, though countywide Marlington Local runs lower still at 36.66 mills. The March 2026 median was $249,750, up 1.9% from the prior year, with homes averaging 43.9 days on market. GlenOak High School (Plain Local School District) serves most of the township. The price range is genuinely wide: older ranch homes near the Fulton Road corridor under $200,000 sit alongside newer construction near the Gervasi Vineyard area pushing $350,000 and up. For buyers who want options at different price points, Plain Township has more flexibility than Jackson or North Canton.
Lake Township
Lake Township’s March 2026 median was $361,000, similar to Jackson Township in price but entirely different in character. Lake Township is rural: larger lots, minimal commercial density, and more land between neighbors. Hartville Marketplace is the main nearby commercial draw. Lake Local School District serves the area. The 9-transaction sample means the March 2026 median should be treated as a rough benchmark, not a precise number. Tax rate: 52.47 mills, $3,673 on a $200,000 home, the second highest among the five detailed areas here.
Perry Township
Perry Township posted the strongest year-over-year price growth in Stark County in March 2026: up 22.6% to a median of $252,000 on 14 closed sales. Perry has been the affordable first-time buyer alternative to Massillon for years, and that demand is now showing up in the numbers. The western edge of the township blurs into the Massillon city identity along Lincoln Way. Perry Local Schools serves the area. As an e-Pro certified REALTOR® with the Stark Trumbull Association of REALTORS®, I’ve watched buyers who were priced out of Plain Township two years ago redirect their search to Perry and find real value there. Tax rate: 51.29 mills, $3,590 on a $200,000 home.
More Stark County Neighborhoods
Six more communities round out the Stark County picture: Massillon, Louisville, Canal Fulton, Hills and Dales, Hartville, and Green across the Summit County line. Full guides now cover all of them except Green; the data below is from Stark County MLS, March 2026, and the Stark County Auditor’s records.
Massillon posted the lowest median of the suburbs tracked here at $177,450, though Canton city itself is cheaper at a $127,000 median in July 2026, based on 26 closed sales, which is one of the more statistically solid samples in this data set. Homes moved in 42 days on average, the fastest pace of any market here that month. The trade-off is the highest tax rate in this comparison at 56.47 mills, $3,953 a year on a $200,000 home on Ohio’s 35 percent taxable-value basis. The full Massillon guide covers the schools (including the district’s 5-star career tech program), the downtown, and why the highest rate doesn’t produce the highest bills.
Louisville (Louisville City School District, rated 4 stars on the 2024-25 Ohio School Report Cards) tracked a $235,000 median on 9 sales with an average of 60.8 days on market. Tax rate: 48.42 mills, $3,389 on a $200,000 home. The smaller sample makes this directional. The full Louisville guide covers the Constitution Town history, the school value math, and the income tax quirk commuters should know about.
Canal Fulton is served by Northwest Local School District, rated 4 stars on the 2024-25 report cards, at the second-lowest tax rate among the neighborhoods here (45.24 mills, $3,167 on a $200,000 home, behind only Plain Township). The district reported a $241,250 median on 6 closed sales in March 2026, with an average of 55.7 days on market. The full Canal Fulton guide covers the canal-town heritage, the towpath, and the new-construction option. Hills and Dales is a small village inside Jackson Township; despite the location, it’s served by Plain Local Schools and sits in its own taxing district (58.25 effective mills, TY2024). MLS data for March 2026 does not isolate Hills and Dales sales; the village is covered in an anchored section of the Jackson Township guide.
Hartville falls within the Lake Local School District and shares market data with Lake Township; the approximate median is near $361,000 on a small sample. Hartville is covered in a dedicated section of the Lake Township guide, which is built around Hartville’s marketplace, schools, and lot patterns.
Green is technically in Summit County, bordering Stark County to the north. MLS figures for Green are tracked under Summit County data and aren’t captured in the Stark County export above. Full guide coming soon.
For a broader overview of the Stark County market, the Canton Ohio real estate guide covers county-wide trends, price tiers, and context on what’s driving demand across the region. If you’re working through the buying process, the Ohio home buying guide and the first-time homebuyer programs guide have the Ohio-specific details most buyers need before making an offer.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best neighborhoods in Stark County, Ohio?
Jackson Township and North Canton draw the most sustained buyer demand, based on Stark County MLS data through March 2026. Jackson Township carries a $360,500 median with 9.2% year-over-year appreciation. North Canton came in at $273,000, up 7.1%. Both are driven primarily by school district performance: Jackson Local Schools and North Canton City School District (Hoover High School). Plain Township offers the strongest price-to-tax tradeoff among the high-demand areas, with the lowest tax rate of the ten neighborhoods compared here at 41.65 mills and a $249,750 median. The right answer depends on budget and how heavily school district factors into the decision.
Which Stark County neighborhood has the lowest property taxes?
Plain Township has the lowest effective tax rate of the ten neighborhoods compared here, 41.65 mills, or $2,916 a year on a $200,000 home, though countywide Marlington Local runs lower still at 36.66 mills, since Ohio millage applies to taxable value (35 percent of market value). Canal Fulton (Northwest Local SD) comes in next at 45.24 mills ($3,167). Hills and Dales, the small village inside Jackson Township, is the outlier in the other direction: served by Plain Local Schools but in its own taxing district at 58.25 effective mills (TY2024), the steepest rate in this comparison. North Canton runs 50.12 mills and Perry Township 51.29 mills. Massillon carries the highest school-district mean tracked here at 56.47 mills, $3,953 on a $200,000 home. All rates are from the Stark County Auditor’s records, 2025 tax year except where noted.
Where should I buy in Stark County if I have kids in school?
Jackson Local Schools is the district buyers relocating to Stark County cite most often; it earned a 4.5-star overall rating on the 2024-25 Ohio School Report Cards. North Canton City School District (Hoover High School, 5 stars) and Plain Local School District (GlenOak High School, 3.5 stars) are the other two that consistently move buyer decisions. All three show positive year-over-year price growth in March 2026, which reflects ongoing demand from buyers specifically choosing those districts. Median home prices range from $249,750 (Plain Township) to $360,500 (Jackson Township) across the three. School boundaries are parcel-specific; verify through the Stark County Auditor before making an offer on any home where the district matters.
What is the most affordable neighborhood near Canton, Ohio?
Canton city is the cheapest way into the area, with a $127,000 median in July 2026, roughly half the county’s $237,000. Among the suburbs compared here, Massillon is lowest at $177,450, though it also carries the highest property tax rate in this comparison at 56.47 mills. Perry Township at $252,000 and Canal Fulton at $241,250 come next, with more moderate tax rates. Buyers with a $200,000 to $250,000 budget will find the most active inventory in Perry Township, the Massillon corridor, and Louisville. The Ohio home buying guide covers what to expect on closing costs at those price points.
How do Jackson Township and North Canton compare?
Jackson Township has the higher median price ($360,500 vs. $273,000 in North Canton) and the lower property tax rate (46.93 mills vs. 50.12 mills). Both markets are appreciating: Jackson at 9.2% and North Canton at 7.1% year over year. In terms of character, Jackson Township is suburban and commercial-heavy, centered around the Belden Village and Whipple Avenue corridor. North Canton has a more compact downtown with real foot traffic and sits five minutes from the Akron-Canton Airport. Most buyers who weigh these two end up choosing based on school district: Jackson Local (4.5 stars) or North Canton CSD (5 stars, 2024-25 Ohio School Report Cards). Both rate well, but they’re different enough that school tours matter.
What is the difference between Lake Township and Jackson Township?
Both areas track near the $361,000 median, but the markets are genuinely different. Jackson Township is suburban: Belden Village, chain retail, newer development, a dense streetscape. Lake Township is rural: larger lots, Hartville Marketplace as the main commercial anchor, and far less commercial development. Lake Township also carries a higher tax rate (52.47 mills vs. 46.93 mills for Jackson) and had only 9 closed sales in March 2026, which means the median is less statistically reliable. If you’re drawn to the price point but want more land and less traffic, Lake Township is worth a look. If you want schools, commercial access, and a neighborhood feel, Jackson wins that comparison.
How much do homes cost in Massillon, Ohio?
Massillon’s median sale price was $177,450 in March 2026, the lowest of the suburbs tracked in this comparison, though Canton city itself is cheaper at a $127,000 median in July 2026. The figure is based on 26 closed sales, which makes it one of the more statistically stable data points here. Homes averaged 42 days on market, the fastest pace of any market in this analysis that month. Property taxes run 56.47 mills, $3,953 a year on a $200,000 home on Ohio’s 35 percent taxable-value basis, the highest rate in the comparison. That combination of low purchase price and high tax rate is worth running through a full monthly payment estimate, though at Massillon’s actual median price the annual bill comes to $3,507, less than what a median-priced Plain Township home pays.
Which Stark County suburbs are closest to Akron or Cleveland?
North Canton is the closest Stark County community to Akron, roughly 20 miles via I-77, and the Akron-Canton Airport is about five minutes from most of the city. Green (Summit County) borders Stark County to the north and sits between Canton and Akron. Lake Township and Hartville are on the northeast side of Stark County, 30 to 35 miles from downtown Akron. Cleveland is 60 to 70 miles from Canton regardless of which Stark County community you choose. Commuting daily to Cleveland from any of these areas would be a stretch; most buyers making that drive are doing it two or three days a week at most.
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