The Old Farmer’s Almanac has released its Fall 2025 forecast, and Ohioans should prepare for an early chill.
Canton residents can expect a cooler, drier season than usual—ideal for fall foliage but a reminder to get homes winter-ready as soon as possible, before the temperature drops too far down to be comfortable.
At the same time, Canton is having its red hot moment in the spotlight, ranking as one of the Realtor.com® Hottest ZIP Codes of 2025, along with several other towns and suburbs in the Buckeye State.
Ohio’s fall forecast: cooler and drier than normal
The Almanac’s state breakdown places Ohio in the “cool and dry” category for Fall 2025.
In the Ohio Valley region, September is predicted to average 68°F with just 2 inches of rainfall, one inch below normal. October will cool further to an average of 56°F, with rainfall again totaling 2 inches—0.5 inches less than usual. Homeowners should expect alternating stretches of sunshine and showers, with warmth early in the season, a cool-down by mid-October, and a mild finish.
These patterns are echoed throughout the Midwest, where states like Indiana and Kentucky will also see cooler, drier conditions. By contrast, regions like the Southeast will trend warmer than average.
Canton earns a spot among the hottest ZIP codes
Canton’s housing market is picking up momentum and fast. ZIP code 44718 ranked No. 39 on the Realtor.com list of the Hottest ZIP Codes of 2025. Homes here had a median list price of $414,000, sold in just 33 days, and drew 3× more views per property than the U.S. average.
Nearby Ohio cities also made the list. Mansfield (ZIP 44904) ranked No. 34 with a $309,000 median, while Ashland (ZIP 44805) ranked No. 37 at $232,000. Strongsville (ZIP 44149), near Cleveland, took the No. 6 spot nationwide with homes selling even faster at $423,000.
Together, these markets highlight Ohio’s growing appeal for buyers. Affordability compared with coastal cities, paired with quick sales driven by limited supply, has made the state one of the nation’s most competitive housing regions.
September homeowner to-dos for autumn
With crisp fall weather approaching, Canton homeowners can prepare by following Realtor.com’s September home maintenance checklist.
Ryan Williams, general manager of 128 Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric, stresses outdoor safety, both for the fall and the coming winter months. “Fix walkway and entryway areas before slippery weather can cause a tripping or falling accident,” he says.
Chris Granger, vice president of Sears Home Services, advises cleaning siding and inspecting for hidden damage before it gets too cold as well. “September is a great time to use a pressure washer to clean it up—and inspect for more serious problems before winter comes,” he says.
Other timely projects include sealing windows to block drafts, sweeping chimneys before the first fire of the season, and swapping out HVAC filters to ensure heating systems run efficiently.
This article was produced with editorial input from Dina Sartore-Bodo and Gabriella Iannetta.
