The positive influence on the economic development of the city continues today. North Canton has a pleasant, suburban, neighborly atmosphere with quick accessibility to major cities, shopping hubs and cultural centers. The quiet, well-maintained city spans 5.7 square miles and is far enough from main highways to retain a tranquil environment, but close enough to be only minutes from major shopping and entertainment hubs. The city is in phase four of a Main Street facelift and is advancing with a project that will eventually install new curbs and gutters on every street in the community. A 60-acre parcel on the East side will become a Little League Ballpark Complex and a nature preserve.
Housing is a mix of historic, older, and recently built homes.
A new construction boom hit in the 90s with single-family housing developments dotting much of the open space. A neighborly atmosphere is prevalent with many of the residents volunteering for community boards and events. The yearly Main Street Festival, held in August, is quite popular and many residents participate in the Fourth of July and Memorial Day parades as well as the downtown Christmas Tree lighting. Walsh University, an independent Catholic liberal arts insitution, is located in North Canton and averages an enrollment of 1300 undergraduate and 200 graduate students. Canton Jackson Twp.