Canton, GA Community

Discussions, reviews and tips from residents and people considering a move

18 Discussions
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276 Upvotes
Olivia Price

Just moved to Canton, any tips?

Longtime lurker here, I'm single, late 30s, and Average temperature is around 58--F, so the weather is moderate. With a population of 34,587, Canton is a smaller city. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The suburbs are where most families end up. What are your go-to spots? The school syste...

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Ezekiel Allen

Moving to Canton -what should I know?

Alright, I'm a college student here and Average temperature is around 58--F, so the weather is moderate. Household incomes average around $81,642 in Canton. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Am I overthinking this? Thanks in advance! There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods...

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Gianna

How is Canton for outdoor activities?

Been meaning to ask this. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Any advice would be great. Thanks in advance!

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Dominic Roberts

Moving to Canton for work -advice?

Been living here since 2011. Crime rate is something to consider -Canton sits at 143.2 per 100K.

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Adrian Cooper

What surprised you most about Canton?

Longtime lurker here, I'm a 51-year-old HR manager and Median household income is $81,642, which feels pretty solid for the area. Average temperature is around 58--F, so the weather is moderate. Homes are going for about $369,700 on average. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The city has ...

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Adrian Cooper

What to expect moving to Canton?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but My family moved here when I was a kid. You can expect to pay around $1,592 for rent here. Average temperature is around 58--F, so the weather is moderate. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years.

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Easton

Job hunting in Canton -tips?

Hey folks, Just moved here 8 months ago and It's a a smaller city city with about 34,587 people. The food scene here is surprisingly good. What are your go-to spots? The suburbs are where most families end up. The weather takes some getting used to. Property taxes are high but you get good services....

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Adrian Cooper

Moving from Houston to Canton next month

Longtime lurker here, I'm originally from Portland and With a population of 34,587, Canton is a smaller city. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly.

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river_nova31

Thinking about relocating to Canton from Minneapolis

Random thought, Average temperature is around 58--F, so the weather is moderate. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $1,592 for rent here. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. People h...

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Santiago Wright

Is Canton a good place to live?

Anyone else feel this way? I'm originally from Chicago and Crime rate is something to consider -Canton sits at 143.2 per 100K. Household incomes average around $81,642 in Canton. The median home value here is around $369,700, which seems about average. People here are genuinely friendly, not just su...

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Dominic Roberts

Affordable areas near Canton?

Hey folks, Household incomes average around $81,642 in Canton. Is this normal for Canton?

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Adrian B.

Is Canton still affordable?

So, Been living here since 2006. Poverty rate is 6.7%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to consider -Canton sits at 143.2 per 100K. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Does this match your experience? Thanks in advance!

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Gianna

Best kept secrets of Canton, GA

Anyone else feel this way? We're a young couple and Household incomes average around $81,642 in Canton. Crime rate is something to consider -Canton sits at 143.2 per 100K. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $81,642, which feels pretty solid for the area. R...

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Santiago Wright

Canton job market vs Tucson

Hey everyone, Crime rate is something to consider -Canton sits at 143.2 per 100K. You can expect to pay around $1,592 for rent here. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. S...

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Easton

Co-working spaces in Canton?

OK so My family moved here when I was a kid. Household incomes average around $81,642 in Canton. The weather takes some getting used to. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The city has invested a lot in new development. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.

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river_nova31

The good and bad of living in Canton

Hey everyone, I grew up here but left for a while. Household incomes average around $81,642 in Canton. With a population of 34,587, Canton is a smaller city. The city has invested a lot in new development. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Am I overthinking this?

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Henry W.

Grocery stores in Canton -recommendations?

Random thought, Rent is about $1,592/month for a decent place. Average temperature is around 58--F, so the weather is moderate. You can expect to pay around $1,592 for rent here. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Night lif...

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Joyce J.

Living in Canton -the reality

Random thought, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Rent is about $1,592/month for a decent place. Median household income is $81,642, which feels pretty solid for the area. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Would love some loc...

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