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A tiny Canton neighborhood defined by walkability
Canton, Ohio is a little off the beaten path, but its many neighborhoods means a lot of variety from block to block. One such community is O’Jays Parkway, which is flanked by two parks and bisected by a creek. Each of these areas is walkable, with restaurants and schools not much farther from any given home. Residents of this little suburb have plenty of excuses to come together, thanks to Canton’s packed event calendar and impressive number of museums.
Keeping busy in O'Jays Parkway
No matter the season, Canton residents have something to do. This includes artsy gatherings like paint and sips, tots ‘n’ pots and animal portrait workshops. Canton also offers more than one museum, and a variety at that. There’s the Canton Museum of Art, which got its own building in 1941 to showcase its collection of Ohio artists’ and local high schoolers’ works. Football fans rush to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton for its display of memorabilia and busts of famous players.
The Pro Football Hall of Fame, near OJays Parkway, features a museum and holds community events.
OJays Parkway art lovers can enjoy the changing exhibitions at the Canton Museum of Art.
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Simple, affordably priced homes
Most of the homes in O’Jays Parkway are clustered west of the Nimishillen Creek’s bank. Narrow streets and sidewalks feature the occasional mature tree, with just enough room to street park. Small lots measure less than one tenth of an acre, displaying two- and three-bedroom worker’s cottages. These typically sell for between $40,000 and $100,000, but of the 150 or so homes in the neighborhood’s inventory, few come on the market each year.
Workers cottages give OJays Parkway its warmth and charm.
Some OJays Parkway homes have been converted in multi-family dwellings.
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Getting outdoors (in any direction)
Nimishillen Creek passes through the neighborhood, punctuated by a park at both its north and south ends. Residents can walk north to Nimisilla Park for an afternoon on the playground, relaxing on the grass or playing on the outdoor chess sets. A half mile walk south along the creek terminates with Riverside Park, which has a dedicated dugout and plenty of wide-open space for other sports. The creek itself is home to mostly smallmouth bass, making it great for amateur anglers in the neighborhood.
Nimissila Park's tree canopy provides comfortable shade on hot summer days in Ojays Parkway.
Grab your fishing pole and enjoy an afternoon of fishing at Nimishillen Creek, near OJays Parkway.
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Grabbing a bite close to Downtown Canton
Locally owned restaurants and bars occupy every block within a quarter mile radius near Tuscarawas Street. Deli Ohio is a well-known go-to for a quick sandwich, just as Arcadia Grille comes recommended for its Italian dishes. There are also various cafes and bars providing a morning boost or an evening wind-down. StarkFresh Grocery Store is the closest for weekly needs.
Arcadia Grill, just outside OJays Parkway, is known for their Italian inspired dishes.
Deli Ohio, near OJays Parkway, has daily sandwich specials.
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Utilizing the SARTA
Residents of O’Jays Parkway are quite close to Downtown Canton, so close in fact that a bus ride takes as little time as a drive. Residents can utilize the Stark Area Regional Transit Authority for a 1-mile, 6-minute trip downtown. The nearest medical facility is Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital, located 3 miles west. A drive there takes about 10 minutes by car, whereas a bus ride lasts 30 minutes.
Attending class at Canton's schools
Students in O’Jays Parkway can attend Gibbs Elementary, before moving to Crenshaw Middle. Canton Harbor High rounds out the list with an employment opportunities program called Ohio Means Jobs. Each schools gets an overall grade of C-minus from Niche.
Students at Gibbs Elementary can participate in extracurricular activities.
Canton Harbor High School has earned an overall grade of C from Niche.
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Crime and lead emissions in O'Jays Parkway
According to the CAP Index, crime in O’Jays Parkway is higher than the national average. The neighborhood scores an eight out of 10, while the national average is a four out of 10. In July 2021, residents of Canton, Ohio’s Ward 4 objected to the airborne lead emissions caused by local company Republic Steel. After a town meeting attended by an EPA official, Republic Steel was ordered by a Stark County judge to alter their course or face step fines.
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Transit
Airport
Akron-Canton Regional
16 min drive
Bus
Marion Motley Blvd And Irwin Pl NE
Bus
The Ojays Pkwy And Lippert Rd NE
OJays Parkway Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in OJays Parkway, Canton sell after 9 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in OJays Parkway, Canton over the last 12 months is $425,000, up 6% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$429,900
Median Sale Price
$425,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$425,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Last 12 months Home Sales
1
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
6%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$232
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
108
Number of Homes for Sale
0
Median Year Built
1914
Months of Supply
0.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,350
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,225
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
4,356
Distribution of Home Values
Source: Public Records
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
326
Median Age
36
Population under 18
28.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
13.2%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$21,785
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$33,779
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
76.7%
College Graduates
4.8%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
0%
% Population in Labor Force
45.7%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
41''
Average Winter Low Temperature
21°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
16''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
42/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
31/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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