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Massillon, Ohio

Introduction to Massillon, Ohio

Massillon, Ohio, in Stark county, is 7 miles W of Canton, Ohio and 49 miles S of Cleveland, Ohio. The city is included in the Canton - Massillon metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 31,325 people lived in Massillon.

Massillon History

Massillon was originally inhabited by Native Americans. During the early 19th Century this area was first settled in by Europeans. In 1826, the area was named after the famous Court Preacher Jean Baptiste Massillon, who was also the Bishop of Clermont. The first private school of Massillon was opened in 1827, and the Massillon State Hospital was built in 1898. It was incorporated in 1853.

Massillon and nearby Attractions

  • Sippo Lake Park
  • Jackson Bog State Nature Preserve
  • Massillon Museum
  • Spring Hill
  • Akron Zoo
  • Fort Laurens

Things To Do In Massillon

The city of Massillon boasts of a number of beautiful parks and hiking trails for nature lovers. At the Genshaft Memorial Park there are four softball fields and Wampler Park offers an outdoor in-line hockey rink along with facilities for in-line skating. The Spring Hill Historic Home and the Canton Classic Car Museum are also nearby.

Massillon Transportation

Akron - Canton Regional Airport is nearby.

Massillon Higher Education

Stark State College of Technology, the University of Akron, Kent State University, Mount Union College and Kent State University - Stark Campus provide facilities for higher studies.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 8%Massillon Affordability of Rents
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 14%Massillon Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 15%Massillon Affordability of Property Taxes
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 18%Massillon Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Massillon, OH

Comparing Massillon 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
Senior Citizens97
Age of the Population87
Female Share of the Population75
Children Under 5 Years Old55
Male Share of the Population46
Well-Paid Single Men34
Racial Diversity29

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married43
Average Household Size44

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty54
People in Middle Class or Better44
Median Family Income34
College Educated Adults25

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times88
Walking and Biking to Work58
Public Transportation Use59
Working at Home13

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents107
Affordability of Property Taxes96
People Living Alone77
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals47
Seasonal and Vacation Housing33
Housing Recently Built24

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