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Canfield, Ohio

Introduction to Canfield, Ohio

Canfield, Ohio, in Mahoning county, is 7 miles SW of Youngstown, Ohio (center to center) and 56 miles NW of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The city, which is in the Youngstown - Warren area, has 7,374 residents.

Canfield History

The land now called Canfield was purchased by six gentlemen including Judson Canfield, who owned the largest tract of land. It was originally a township named Campfield, but on April 15, 1800, it was rechristened Canfield in honor of Judson Canfield. Most of the early settlers came from Connecticut. Other immigrants included the Germans and Irish Catholics.

Canfield and Nearby Attractions

  • Arms Family Museum of Local History
  • Glamorgan Castle
  • Guilford Lake State Park
  • National Aviary
  • Six Flags Worlds of Adventure
  • Hidden Valley
  • Kyle Woods State Nature Preserve

Things To Do In Canfield

Museums in the nearby area include Arms Family Museum of Local History, National Packard Museum, and the Butler Institute of American Art. Popular historic sites nearby are the Glamorgan Castle, the Mabel Hartzell Home, and the National McKinley Birthplace Memorial. The Guilford Lake State Park, Lake Milton State Park, and West Branch State Park are located in the region. Other attractions are the National Aviary and Six Flags Worlds of Adventure.

Canfield Transportation

Air transportation is available at Pittsburgh International Airport.

Canfield Higher Education

Some of the colleges located nearby are Youngstown State University, Hiram College, Mount Union College, and Penn State Shenango.

High Points

Canfield strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Ohio):

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyCanfield Low Violent Crime
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 9%Canfield Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 9%Canfield Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 9%Canfield College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 10%Canfield Well-Paid Single Women
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Canfield People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Canfield Low Rate of Poverty
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Canfield Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Canfield, OH

Comparing Canfield to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Ohio (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Women910
Well-Paid Single Men910
Senior Citizens88
Female Share of the Population76
Male Share of the Population45
Racial Diversity26
Children Under 5 Years Old22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married99
Average Household Size67

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better910
People Above Poverty99
College Educated Adults910
Median Family Income910

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home910
Short Commute Times66
Walking and Biking to Work46
Public Transportation Use34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing78
Affordability of Rents75
Housing Recently Built69
People Living Alone44
Affordability of Property Taxes42
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime109
Low Property Crime98
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