At a Glance
Median Income
$81,642
$35,206 per capita
Home Value
$369,700
Zillow: $509,742
Median Rent
$1,592/mo
33.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
143/100K
2,074/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
31.4%
83.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
6.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.0%
14.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F
301 sunny days/yr
How Canton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Canton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Canton a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Canton residents earn a median household income of $81,642 , which is 9% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,206. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,029 business establishments, including 455 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Canton is $369,700 , 31% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $509,742. Median rent is $1,592/month, with 33.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2004.
Safety & Crime
Canton reports 143 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 62% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,074/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
31.4% of adults in Canton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(7% below the national average).
83.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Canton has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C).
Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population34,587
Median Age34.0 yrs
Density1,860/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$81,642
Per Capita$35,206
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty6.7%
County GDP$13,257M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,044
Housing
A
Home Value$369,700
Rent$1,592
Ownership54.5%
Zillow$509,742
Housing Units12,938
Rent Burden33.3%
Crime
F
Violent143/100K
Property2,074/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault98/100K
Burglary294/100K
Health
Obesity36.0%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking14.3%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death5,753/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain58.7 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation971 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+31.4%
High School+83.9%
Graduate+11.7%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute29 min
Broadband94.2%
Internet Speed161 Mbps
EV Stations24
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Canton was built in 2004.
18.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Richard B Russell Regional - J H Towers Field (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.408 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 161 Mbps.
There are 455 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 21 fatal vehicle crashes.
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