Is Canton, OH 44718 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Canton housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 34% of homes in Canton, OH 44718 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 27 days and there were 2.2 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 51 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 22%, homes sold more slowly (25 days then) and the median sale price rose 3% to $427,815. Overall, Canton is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Stark County, homes here sell more slowly than in 64% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 60%. On our competition score, Canton ranks #168 of 489 OH ZIP codes with enough sales (score 67 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.