B+

Canfield, OH

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Affordability Score: 77/100

Population: 22,054 · 1 ZIP codes

The affordability dashboard for Canfield, OH aggregates Census ACS 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code covering 22,054 residents, then layers in county-level federal data to produce an overall grade of B+ (77/100). The headline inputs are median household income of $98,693, median home value of $286,400, median rent of $844 per month, and 48.5% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher. These four metrics alone explain most of the variance between city dashboards.

Cross-agency feeds widen the picture beyond Census demographics. HUD publishes a Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in this county at $973 per month (studio $735, 1BR $771, 3BR $1,270, 4BR $1,345). Department of Labor data lists infant center-based childcare at $11,537 per year, consuming 12% of the local median household income.

Reading the overall grade requires reading all seven dimensions together. The score weights Income 20%, Safety 20%, Housing 15%, Rent 15%, Education 10%, Commute 10%, and Childcare 10%, with each sub-score benchmarked against national percentiles rather than state averages — so the grade is genuinely comparable across any city in the country. Strengths visible in the raw data for Canfield, OH include income, education, rent. Unemployment currently reads 4.9% and poverty 5.3% — numbers worth keeping alongside the headline grade.

Score Breakdown

Income B+
$98,693
Median household income
Education A-
48.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Housing B
2.9x
Home value $286,400 vs income
Commute C+
23 min
Average commute time
Rent A+
$973/mo
2BR fair market rent (12% of income)
Safety N/A
N/A
Violent crime rate (county)
Childcare B-
$11,537/yr
Center-based infant care (12% of income)

Income & Employment

Median Income
$98,693
▲ 59% vs national
Per Capita Income
$52,569
Unemployment Rate
4.9%
Poverty Rate
5.3%

Housing

Median Home Value
$286,400
▲ 4% vs national
Median Rent
$844/mo
Owner Occupied
86.5%
2BR Fair Market Rent
$973/mo
▼ 19% vs national

Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$735
1BR
$771
2BR
$973
3BR
$1,270
4BR
$1,345

Safety

Violent Crime Rate
Data Source
FBI UCR (county-level)

Education & Family

Bachelor's Degree+
48.5%
▲ 19 ppt vs national
High School+
68.9%
Median Age
48.5
Avg. Commute
23 min
▼ 3 min vs national

Childcare Costs

Infant (Center)
$11,537/yr
12% of income
Toddler (Center)
$10,400/yr
Preschool (Center)
$9,100/yr
School-Age (Center)
$6,552/yr

What This Means

Canfield, OH receives an overall affordability grade of B+ (77/100), aggregated from 1 ZIP codes with a total population of 22,054. This area performs well in income and education and rent. Data was unavailable for safety — these dimensions were excluded from the overall score.

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What are common questions about this dashboard?

Is Canfield, OH affordable?
Canfield, OH receives an overall affordability grade of B+ (77/100) based on Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data. Median household income is $98,693. Median home value is $286,400.
What is the cost of living in Canfield?
Key cost metrics: Median rent $844/mo. 2BR fair market rent $973/mo. Infant childcare $11,537/yr. Median home value $286,400.
How is the affordability score calculated?
The score evaluates 7 dimensions weighted by importance: Income (20%), Safety (20%), Housing (15%), Rent (15%), Education (10%), Commute (10%), and Childcare (10%). Each metric is compared against national percentile benchmarks from Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data.

Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents. Source: FBI Uniform Crime Report. Source: DOL National Database of Childcare Prices. Verify with HUD →