Median Income
$71,000
6% lower than US avg
Home Value
$184,000
35% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
7.1%
79% lower than US avg
Unemployment
11.7%
225% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
15.7%
27% higher than US avg
How Canning Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population1,028
Median Age57.6 yrs
Density15/mi²
Male / Female51% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 99%
Economy
C+
Median Income$71,000
Per Capita$46,100
Unemployment11.7%
Poverty15.7%
Commute36 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$184,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units515
Rent Burden5.9%
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.1%
High School+33.0%
Graduate+4.4%
Is Canning a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Canning receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, long commute times. Canning offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Canning is $71,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 11.7%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 15.7% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Canning is $184,000, 35% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
7.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 33.0% have completed high school.
Canning has a population of 1,028 with a density of 15 people per square mile. The median age is 57.6 years, 48% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99%).
Population
57.6yrs
Median Age
48% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 94.2% |
| 20% above US avg |
| Spanish | 4.9% |
| 64% below US avg |
The median household income in Canning is $71,000, which is 6% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 11.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 15.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $71,000 |
| 6% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $46,100 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 11.7% |
| 225% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 15.7% |
| 27% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 35.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 88.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 13.9% |
The median home value in Canning is $184,000, 35% below the national average.
Home Values
| Census Median | $184,000 |
| 35% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 94.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 4.9% |
| Housing Units | 515 |
Property Tax
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Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Canning vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Area | 66.9 sq mi (173.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 15/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.0000°N, 0.0000°W |