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Small-town vibes at the center of a city
At the heart of Massillon, known as the City of Champions, is a commercial and residential hub with a warm hometown feel. Mom-and-pop shops and family-owned restaurants line the streets of the historic downtown, just steps from resident's front doors. The community is filled with pride for its local football team, the Massillon Tigers, as they celebrate with murals of the mascot splashed across building fronts throughout the neighborhood. The school spirit is a testimony to the city’s tight-knit community. “The city-wide support has only gotten bigger, and it blankets over everything,” says Amanda Hummel, librarian at Massillon Public Library and lifelong resident of the city.
19th and early 20th-century homes
Narrow sidewalks line the streets of the mature tree-spotted residential landscape. Some lawns are sprawling and neatly trimmed with paved walkways leading to the sidewalk, while others are more compact and dotted with decorative shrubbery. Brick colonials, Colonial Revivals, Four Squares, bungalows and ranch-style homes fill the streets. With all the architectural variety, one thing is consistent— the vast majority of homes are historic, with most being built before the 1920s. Homes that need a little renovation tend to range from $30,000 to $60,000, while turn-key homes fetch a $70,000 to $200,000 price tag.
A three story Tudor Revival style home with detached garage in Downtown Massillon.
A two-story mid 20th century home sits back from the road in Downtown Massillon.
Large late 19th and early 20th century homes stand tall over Downtown Massillon.
Looking north at the early and mid 20th century homes of Downtown Massillon.
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The Massillon Tigers
The Massillon City School District serves the residents of Downtown Massillon. Students can attend Whittier Elementary School, Massillon Intermediate and Junior High School and Washington High School, all of which received a B-minus from Niche. Local pride for the Massillon Tigers, Washington High’s mascot, is written across the neighborhood. The school spirit can be traced back to the rivalry between the Massillon Tigers and the McKinley Bulldogs that started in 1894. It has grown into a defining part of the city. “Massillon is absolutely a football town. Here, the Massillon-McKinley game is bigger than any professional football,” says the manager of Liebermann’s and Beyond Bakery, Brian Bixler, whose sister Jen Bixler recently bought the business. The week leading up to their annual showdown is a city-wide show of support that culminates in the Beat McKinley Parade, complete with a bonfire in front of the Massillon Recreation Center. The team is a defending state champion.
Children in Massillon attend Franklin Elementary School.
An American flag waves at the entrance to Whittier Elementary School.
Washington High School provides education in the neighborhood of Massillon.
A large marquee greets children and parents to St. Mary Elementary School in Massillon.
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Family-owned and operated establishments
Family-owned restaurants and unique mom-and-pop shops cluster along Lincoln Way East, the neighborhood's main street. “It's generational. Some places pass on hand to hand between different local families,” says Brian. Kozmo’s Grille serves elevated pub grub in a 150-year-old historic building with warm, vintage charm. Hummel mentions that this local gathering spot features an annual Mother’s Day Grande Buffet. Liebermann’s and Beyond Bakery is a historic downtown spot known for its fresh doughnuts and pastries, as well as Tigers-themed cookies during football. “We handmake all of our dough,” says Brian. “Everything is made from scratch.”
For groceries, Marc's Stores is located just north of the neighborhood on Amherst Road Northeast. There’s also a Target about a mile east.
Customers from Downtown Massillon enjoy dinner in a warm atmosphere at Rockne's Restaurant.
Liebermann's Bakery in Downtown Massillon is a staple for local residents.
Residents of Downtown Massillon get up early to grab one of Liebermann's delicious pastries.
Bright neon lights bring residents to Kozmo's Grille in Downtown Massillon.
Enjoy a cocktail in the Social at the Stone House restaurant in Downtown Massillon.
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Parks, museums and theaters
Kiwanis Park has several walking trails, a basketball court and a playground with a climbing structure. The park is a popular event space, with a covered picnic area that can seat over 70 people and an enclosed pavilion that seats about 90. Hummel mentioned that residents of Downtown Massillon also explore nearby Stark Parks, which manages over 6,800 acres of land webbed with nature trails. Downtown also features the Massillon Recreation Center, which has a gym and an indoor pool with water slides open year-round. For a night out at the movies, the Regal Massillon is located on Cherry Road Northwest.
The Massillon Museum is home to the Paul Brown Exhibit, dedicated to the former Tigers coach and founder of the Cleveland Browns and Cincinnati Bengals. This display of football history is only 8 miles west of the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Residents of Massillon enjoy picnics and family activities at Kiwanis Park.
The Massillon Museum has several interesting displays in Downtown Massillon.
The children's room is a colorful part in the Public Library of Downtown Massillon.
A young Downtown Massillon resident shoots hoops at the Massillon Recreation Center.
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The Washington High School mascot of Downtown Massillon with the marching band during half-time.
Annual events
The city has an annual holiday parade that goes through the streets of Downtown Massillon, ending at Duncan Plaza, where Santa Claus lights up the Christmas trees. After the trees are lit, people can enjoy caroling or one of the other activities put on by local businesses. First Commonwealth Bank has previously sponsored free carriage rides around town. Massillon also features a summer concert series showcasing local musicians at the Duncan Plaza Amphitheater.
In addition to having an array of books and a children’s room, the Massillon Public Library also hosts frequent events. This includes meetings of “Not Your Ordinary Book Club,” where readers pick their own book relating to a monthly theme.
The SARTA bus line serves all the residents in and around Downtown Massillon.
Accessible public transit
Downtown Massillon sits at the crossroads of major thoroughfares. Lincoln Way East bisects the neighborhood, running east to west and connecting the community with the neighboring town of Canton, while State Route 21 borders Massillon to the west. The Stark Area Regional Transit Authority (SARTA) serves the residents of Downtown Massillon through several bus stops along Lincoln Way East, 3rd Street Southeast and Erie Street. SARTA also offers Proline ADA Paratransit.
For longer-distance travel, the Akron-Canton Airport is about 11 miles northeast.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Downtown Massillon
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Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
5
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Downtown Massillon Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Downtown Massillon, Massillon sell after 22 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Downtown Massillon, Massillon over the last 12 months is $139,500, up 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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