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City of Massillon, Ohio

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About homes in Massillon

Census and NOAA figures for the city of Massillon in Stark County, not the metro, with a source for each.

1957Median year built1U.S. 1980
76%Built before 198014% built since 2010
1958Owner-occupied median year built1rentals 1959
72%Detached single-family19% in 5+ unit buildings
65%Owner-occupied167% statewide
$150kMedian home value1Ohio median $215k

The median home in the city of Massillon was built in 1957, older than the U.S. median of 1980 and older than the Ohio median of 1970.1 Older housing stock means a contractor's first job is finding what is behind the finish - wiring, plumbing and roof decking - before a price is final. The stock is old by national standards: 76% of Massillon's housing units were built before 1980 (U.S. 50%), and only 4% since 2010.1 Pre-1940 houses often have unlined chimneys, plaster walls and balloon framing, which change the scope of almost every trade.

Owner-occupied and rented homes in Massillon are of similar age: median build years 1958 and 1959.1 Housing in Massillon is mostly detached single-family: 72% of units, with 9% in buildings of five or more units.1 A mostly detached stock means the full range of exterior work applies: roofs, garage doors, chimneys and backyard units. 65% of occupied homes in Massillon are owner-occupied (67% statewide).1

The median owner-occupied home in Massillon is valued at $149,900 (ACS), below the Ohio median of $214,800.1 With values below the state median, phased scopes - the essential work first - are a common way to keep a project sensible. Winters are long: the Akron Canton Rgnl Ap station averages 120 nights a year at or below 32°F and 46 at or below 20°F.2,3 Long winters put freeze-thaw, ice dams and snow load at the center of roofing and masonry decisions.

Summer heat is moderate: about 11 days a year reach 90°F.2,3 Rainfall is substantial: about 42 inches a year, 8 days of it an inch or more.2,3 Heavy rainfall makes flashing, drainage and ventilation details the difference between a sound assembly and a wet one. Snowfall averages about 47 inches a year.2,3 Real snowfall means ice-and-water membrane, attic ventilation and roof load are standard parts of a roofing scope.

Heating dominates the year: about 5,700 heating degree days against 870 cooling degree days (base 65°F).2,3 In a heating-led climate, insulation and air sealing carry most of the energy-code weight for any work that opens the envelope. Massillon sits in IECC climate zone 5A (Cold).4 Building permits in Massillon are normally issued by the city building department.5,6

Share of Massillon housing units by year built
Before 194033%
1940-195921.2%
1960-197922.1%
1980-19999.1%
2000-200910.1%
2010 or later4.5%
Sources and notes (6)
  1. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS 2020-2024 5-year (released 2026-01))
  2. NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, nearest station (1991-2020 normals (published 2021))
  3. NOAA NCEI normals station inventory (1991-2020)
  4. Guide to Determining Climate Zones by County: Building America and IECC 2021 Updates (PNNL-33270) (September 2022 (IECC 2021 county map))
  5. U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (Vintage 2024)
  6. U.S. Census Bureau geographic code files (2020)
  7. Climate figures are for NOAA station Akron Canton Rgnl Ap, 10.3 miles from the place center; housing figures are ACS ACS 2020-2024 5-year with 90% margins of error in the source tables.

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How much does home remodeling cost in Massillon, OH?

Most home remodeling projects in Massillon, OH land between $14,750 and $77,900, depending on scope, access and material grade. That is an estimated range for planning, not a quote - call (844) 624-3161 and we will scope your job properly.

Do I need drawings before calling?

No. If you have them, good - if not, we start from what you want to change and work back to what the house allows.

How old are the homes in Massillon?

The median home in the city of Massillon was built in 1957, older than the U.S. median of 1980 and older than the Ohio median of 1970. The stock is old by national standards: 76% of Massillon's housing units were built before 1980 (U.S. 50%), and only 4% since 2010. Those are Census figures for the whole housing stock, including apartments, not a statement about any one house.

What is the Massillon climate like for exterior work?

Winters are long: the Akron Canton Rgnl Ap station averages 120 nights a year at or below 32°F and 46 at or below 20°F. Summer heat is moderate: about 11 days a year reach 90°F. Rainfall is substantial: about 42 inches a year, 8 days of it an inch or more. Snowfall averages about 47 inches a year. NOAA 1991-2020 normals for the nearest station; a contractor still assesses the actual site.

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