Is Canton, OH 44714 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Canton housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 42% of homes in Canton, OH 44714 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 20 days and there were 1.4 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 32 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 34%, homes sold more slowly (15 days then) and the median sale price rose 21% to $189,918. Overall, Canton is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Stark County, homes here sell faster than in 68% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 68%. On our competition score, Canton ranks #42 of 489 OH ZIP codes with enough sales (score 84 out of 100).

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.