Is Canton, OH 44704 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Canton housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 29% of homes in Canton, OH 44704 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 92 days and there were 5.5 months of supply. Four to six months of supply is a balanced market, where pricing and condition decide how much room there is to negotiate. With only 7 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 0%, homes sold more slowly (61 days then) and the median sale price fell 13% to $73,968. Overall, Canton is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Stark County, homes here sell more slowly than in any other ZIP code in the county, and sell less often over asking than in 84%.

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Paris 44669 (14% sold over asking) or Canton 44703 (17% sold over asking), while East Sparta 44626 (100% sold over asking) and Brewster 44613 (71% sold over asking) are even more competitive.