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Is Canal Fulton, OH expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 18 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$97944% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$66,914about $5,576/month · 23% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$189,00043% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 89% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $39,160 a year. That is $19 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other Ohio cities?

Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Ohio. It is number 45 of 288 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Canal Fulton
$979
Toronto
$827
Deer Park
$1,887
Reminderville
$1,832
Johnstown
$1,868
Miami Heights
$1,576
Chardon
$1,286

How much do households earn in Canal Fulton?

Under $25k
23.6%
$25k–50k
19.3%
$50k–100k
35.1%
$100k–150k
9.6%
$150k+
9.5%

Share of households by yearly income. 19.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Canal Fulton

SizeCanal FultonU.S. average
1 bedroom$926$1,324
2 bedrooms$883$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,796$1,698

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Canal Fulton overall?

Everyday prices in Ohio overall are 7% below the U.S. average (index 92.8, U.S. = 100).

Housing
73
Goods (food, clothes…)
94
Utilities
96
Other services
99
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Canal Fulton, so the Ohio figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Canal Fulton

🏛️ Property tax$2,190a year · 1.16% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$110a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Canal Fulton

Commute to work27.9 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree22%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home62.7%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line13.9%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment4.4%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Canal Fulton?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $332 a month less.

Renting
$979
Owning
$1,311

Owning assumes a typical $189,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $18,900 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Canal Fulton, OH?

Renting in Canal Fulton costs a median of about $979 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Ohio median is $1,261.

How much do I need to make to live in Canal Fulton?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $39,160 a year, or $19 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Canal Fulton cheap or expensive?

Canal Fulton is rated Cheap: rent takes 17.6% of the typical household income of $66,914. It ranks 45th cheapest of 288 Ohio cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Canal Fulton?

The median homeowner in Canal Fulton pays $2,190 a year in property taxes, about 1.16% of the median home value.

Is Canal Fulton more expensive than the national average?

Overall prices in Ohio are 7% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

How much does a house cost in Canal Fulton?

The median home value in Canal Fulton is $189,000, about 2.8 times the typical yearly household income.

5,337 people live in Canal Fulton. Numbers are typical (middle) values.