Might move to Canton Ohio

[canyon1211]

I have lived in Uniontown, OH my whole life. Uniontown is about 20 minutes from Canton. There are some nice areas around Canton in Plain Township, the taxes are not too high and you are close to Canton and the Belden Village area (shopping and restaurants). North Canton, Perry, Jackson, Hartville and Uniotown are close to Canton and have good schools. Uniontown has a christian school called Lake Center Christian that is a very good school. It is small and has been around for a long time, I have never heard anything bad about this school. There is also another christian school, Heritage Christian in Green/Akron. This is a little further away from Canton, but also another good school. I would not recommend living in or close by to downtown Canton, it is a little scary, but they are trying to cleanup and revive the city.

[HawgKlr]

So Cal...and you want to move back to Canton? Perhaps the current RECESSION might have you re-thinking the move? I can't think of a positive thing to say about Canton, in general. Not exactly a hotbed of religious upbringing either. My "roots" are DEEP in Canton history...My Great Uncle married a Timken in the 40's. Two family members were mayor/council for a combined total of 18 years. Family members owned-operated Funeral Parlors and Manufacturing plants as well.
I have many fond memories of Ohio...all faded through the succession of a "brain-drain" in the 70's followed by a manufacturing base failure. I believe it is possible this economic downturn will only exacerbate Ohios lost fortunes.
I had an old friend in Canton...In his yard facing U.S. 30 he erected a huge sign that said. "BLOOM WHERE YOU'RE PLANTED" He's "planted" now...much like Ohio's future.

[carl123]

Canton sucks! I only been here for one month and I can't find no job at all and far as gangs these are just some young cats trying to make a name for themselves. I heard of one called the shore block boys whaaaat! Man i'm from Indianapolis and I lived in Saint Louis for a while too. They have real gangs bloods,crips,vice lords,gangter deciples ect. Gangs lead to two places the prisons or the grave. I only moved here because my fiance is from here she got home sick go figure. So I moved her back to make her happy. Other than the nfl hall of fame and being an hour from cleveland CANTON SUCKS. I rather live in Cinncinati I love the natti or Columbus they have JOBS! I know I checked for myself.

[ELP03]

I do not live in Canton but do work there. I live about 45 minutes south, but have been familiar with Canton all my life. From what I can tell, Canton has gone steadily downhill. What was once a safe community has now turned into an area that is no longer that safe.

Jobs are few and far between and even those who are educated with Bachelors and Masters degrees have difficulty finding work.

I believe that the people in Canton are generally friendly. That being said, It can be difficult to make new friends because most people are born and raise in Canton and tend to stay to "their own".

As far as decent areas to live I would look into North Canton and Jackson.