Metro area index
Home appreciation in the Canton-Massillon, OH metro area
FHFA HPI® data shows the Canton-Massillon, OH metro area's all-transactions index changed +6.8% over the year to Q2 2026, versus +4.3% for Ohio and +3.0% for the U.S. That ranks 42nd of 410 metro areas and divisions FHFA tracks.
- 1-year change
- +6.8%
- 5-year change
- +49.0%
- Since Q1 1995
- +192%
- Metro rank (1 year)
- 42nd
U.S. +3.0%
U.S. +41.3%
U.S. +292%
of 410
Canton-Massillon, OH vs Ohio and the U.S.
FHFA HPI® all-transactions index, rebased so Q1 1995 = 100, through Q2 2026
- Canton-Massillon, OH: 291.5
- Ohio: 301.1
- United States: 391.6
Appreciation by time window
| Window | Metro | OH | U.S. | Gap vs OH | Gap vs U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | +6.8% | +4.3% | +3.0% | +2.5 pts | +3.8 pts |
| 3 years | +19.5% | +18.3% | +12.9% | +1.2 pts | +6.6 pts |
| 5 years | +49.0% | +48.1% | +41.3% | +0.9 pts | +7.8 pts |
| 10 years | +97.6% | +103% | +93.3% | −5.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
| Since Q1 1995 | +192% | +201% | +292% | −9.5 pts | −100.0 pts |
3-digit ZIP regions in the Canton-Massillon, OH area
Regions with at least 10% of their 2010 population inside the metro, largest overlap first. A 3-digit ZIP region can extend beyond the metro boundary.
| 3-digit ZIP region | State | 1 year | 5 years | Since Q1 1995 | Population in metro |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 447 · Canton, OH area | OH | +7.2% | +49.8% | +178% | 98% |
| 446 · Massillon, OH area | OH | +7.5% | +50.1% | +211% | 47% |
Boom, bust, and recovery in Canton-Massillon, OH area
Canton-Massillon, OH area's index peaked in Q4 2005, fell 15.8% to its low in Q1 2012, and regained its peak in Q4 2017, about 12 years after the top. Today it sits +86.7% versus that 2000s peak. How every state and ZIP region fared
| Area | 2000s peak | Low point | Peak to low | Back to peak | Today vs peak |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metro | Q4 2005 | Q1 2012 | -15.8% | Q4 2017 (12 yrs) | +86.7% |
| OH | Q4 2005 | Q2 2012 | -12.9% | Q2 2017 (11.5 yrs) | +95.6% |
| U.S. | Q1 2007 | Q2 2012 | -19.0% | Q4 2016 (9.8 yrs) | +89.3% |
Appreciation after inflation
Adjusting for consumer price inflation, Canton-Massillon, OH area's index has changed +31.7% in real terms since Q1 1995. Home prices vs inflation
| Window | Inflation (CPI-U) | Metro after inflation | OH after inflation | U.S. after inflation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | +3.9% | +2.9% | +0.4% | -0.8% |
| 3 years | +9.8% | +8.8% | +7.7% | +2.8% |
| 5 years | +24.0% | +20.2% | +19.4% | +13.9% |
| 10 years | +39.1% | +42.1% | +45.7% | +39.0% |
| Since Q1 1995 | +121% | +31.7% | +36.0% | +76.8% |
If you bought in the Canton-Massillon, OH area in…
An example $300,000 purchase grown at the metro index rate to Q2 2026.
| Bought in | Index change | $300,000 then, at the metro rate |
|---|---|---|
| Q2 1995 | +186% | $856,740 |
| Q2 2000 | +124% | $672,532 |
| Q2 2005 | +88.1% | $564,196 |
| Q2 2010 | +112% | $635,258 |
| Q2 2015 | +102% | $605,903 |
| Q2 2020 | +66.9% | $500,635 |
| Q2 2021 | +49.1% | $447,162 |
| Q2 2023 | +19.5% | $358,456 |
| Q2 2025 | +6.8% | $320,516 |
Frequently asked questions
- How much have home prices risen in the Canton-Massillon, OH area?
- FHFA HPI® data for the Canton-Massillon, OH metro area shows changes of +6.8% over one year, +49.0% over five years, and +97.6% over ten years to Q2 2026, and +192% since Q1 1995.
- Is the Canton-Massillon, OH area beating the national average?
- Over the past year the metro's index moved +3.8 pts versus the U.S.; over five years the gap is +7.8 pts.
- What area does this metro index cover?
- FHFA computes metro indexes using the counties in each OMB-defined metropolitan statistical area. The index covers the whole area, so individual neighborhoods and homes can differ from it.