Whittier Park
Suburban Neighborhood in Canton, Ohio
Stark County 44706
Two-story homes with porches common in Whittier Park
Residences in the Whittier Park district are mostly two-story and were built in the early to mid-1900s. They line the narrow, cracking streets, and while some homes have driveways beside them, on-street parking is common. Median list prices for recent sales are around $50,000, lower than those in bordering neighborhoods. Many houses were built in the early to mid-1900s, and some are in need of repairs or upgrades. The Craftsman style is prevalent, but one can also find the occasional American Foursquare. Two-story, four-bedroom residences are valued between $50,000 and $80,000; most have large front porches and steps leading across their lawn to the sidewalk.
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Staying active in Whittier Park
The neighborhood has several parks nearby. West Park, operated by Canton Parks and Recreation, is less than 1 mile east and has a skate park and baseball field. A smaller city facility, Myers Park, about 1 mile north, features a playground. The J. Babe Stearn Center is a few blocks west. “We have a basketball court and a weight room. Adults can use them in the mornings and evenings, and in the afternoon, we are the Boys & Girls Club. Local kids come, and they can get their homework done and play basketball,” says Bob Grier, who has worked at the Stearn Center for 30 years.
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Whittier Park students have several school choices
The Canton City School District serves southwest Canton residents with Cedar Elementary School, rated a C-minus on Niche, for kindergarten through third grade. McGregor Intermediate School, which scores a B-minus, teaches students in fourth through sixth grades. Crenshaw Middle School earns a C-minus and offers art, piano and career technical courses. McKinley Senior High School scores a C; its students can enroll in seven Advanced Placement courses and participate in sports such as golf, swimming and football. Students can also choose to attend Beacon Academy or Stark High School, which are neighborhood charter schools. In addition, Heritage Christian School, a private Christian school about 1 mile north, offers preschool through eighth grade and accepts Educational Choice Scholarships.
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Events near Whittier Park
Every August, the Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Weekend includes two parades, the NFL Hall of Fame Game, the induction ceremony, and the Concert for Legends, which has featured performances from artists including Aerosmith, Maroon 5 and Lynyrd Skynyrd. The Palace Theatre, a popular venue for live entertainment and classic movies, the Canton Civic Center, home to sporting events and live entertainment and the Canton Museum of Art are all located downtown.Whittier Park homes have close highway access
Canton is easily accessible for commuting, with Interstate 77 and U.S. Routes 30 and 62 running directly adjacent to the Whittier Park neighborhood. The Akron-Canton Airport is located 12 miles away and offers service to multiple destinations nationwide. Stark Area Regional Transit Service (SARTA) bus stops are sprinkled throughout the neighborhood and provide transportation to most of Canton and its neighboring communities from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Aultman College and Aultman Hospital are under 1 mile north on Sixth Street Southwest.
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Baker’s Café 33 and downtown Canton
Locals can grab a burger at Flanagan's Pub, a popular neighborhood bar on Navarre Road Southwest. Baker’s Café 33, on Stark Avenue Southwest, serves steaks and over 20 varieties of pie. Downtown Canton is under 2 miles away and offers numerous shops and restaurants. StarkFresh, a non-profit grocery store, is one of them. “We grow microgreens and mushrooms here and go to Amish auctions to get locally grown food. People who get SNAP benefits get half off of produce. We carry a full range of grocery products and sell everything at break-even prices,” says Douglas Colmery, the development director for StarkFresh. Many residents head to Belden Village Mall, 7 miles north, for shopping; it’s also a popular destination for dining and entertainment.
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Environmental noise factors
Residents of Whittier Park may notice noise from the nearby highways and trains that pass along the tracks in the neighborhood.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Dominic Fonte
Dominic Fonte
Responds QuicklyCutler Real Estate
(234) 307-7129
405 Total Sales
2 in Whittier Park
$30K - $86K Price Range
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Amy Wengerd
Amy Wengerd
Responds QuicklyEXP Realty, LLC.
(330) 476-7629
1,644 Total Sales
1 in Whittier Park
$31,000 Price
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Bill Snow
Bill Snow
Responds QuicklyBerkshire Hathaway HomeServices Stouffer Realty
(234) 386-8625
56 Total Sales
1 in Whittier Park
$70,000 Price
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Melissa Sanford
Melissa Sanford
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Legacy Group Realty
(234) 299-1583
561 Total Sales
1 in Whittier Park
$38,803 Price
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Dayna Edwards
Dayna Edwards
Responds QuicklyEXP Realty, LLC.
(234) 203-5263
762 Total Sales
1 in Whittier Park
$12,000 Price
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Michael Boylan
Michael Boylan
Cutler Real Estate
(234) 203-5125
314 Total Sales
4 in Whittier Park
$20K - $86K Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- Pre-K to 2nd
- Public
- 3rd to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
King Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Playground
Garaux Park
Frank Esmont Park
Wayne Douglas Jamerson Spray Park
Ida Park
Lee Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Whittier Park | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 9 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 6 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 8 | 4 |
| Robbery | 6 | 4 |
| Burglary | 8 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 6 | 4 |
| Larceny | 5 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 6 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Whittier Park Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Whittier Park, Canton sell after 21 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Whittier Park, Canton over the last 12 months is $73,625, up 55% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$82,125
Median Sale Price
$73,625
Median Single Family Sale Price
$73,625
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
10
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
55%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$66
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
525
Number of Homes for Sale
4
Median Year Built
1912
Months of Supply
4.80
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,258
Significantly below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,945
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
4,356
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has Equal Renters and Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,301
Median Age
37
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
28.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
14.5%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$33,830
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$44,118
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
82.4%
College Graduates
1.4%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
1.4%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
57.6%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
41''
Average Winter Low Temperature
21°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
54''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
37
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
36
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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Nearby Neighborhoods
Southwest Association of Neighbors
Home of National First Ladies Library and Museum
Southwest Canton
A suburb with comparatively affordable homes near downtown Canton
Old Southwest
Formerly industrial neighborhood close to Downtown Canton
Cherry Avenue
Downtown Canton’s residential next-door neighbor
Fairgrounds
A Canton suburb with historic homes and The Stark County Fairgrounds
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