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Canton, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Cherokee County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
34,587
Population
1,860/sq mi density
$81,642
Median Income
$35,206 per capita
$369,700
Home Value
$509,742 Zillow
$1,592
Median Rent
33.3% income on rent
58°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
143
Violent Crime/100K
2,074 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$81,642 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$369,700 home value, $1,592/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
143 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$369,700
31% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,592/mo
37% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
54.5%
17% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
12,938
Median year built: 2004
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$369,700
Zillow (ZHVI)
$509,742
Median Sale Price
$405,950
Median List Price
$479,900
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
54.5%
Owner-Occupied
45.5%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$979/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,023/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,203/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,524/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,775/mo
Census median rent:
$1,592/mo
· Zillow rent:
$1,999/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
72 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
30
Price Drops
30.2%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$201
Active Inventory
159
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
33.3%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
7% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
2004
Average age of housing stock: 22 years
Homeownership Rate
54.5%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $369,700 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $509,742 |
| Median Sale Price | $405,950 |
| Median List Price | $479,900 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $201 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,592 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,999 |
| FMR Studio | $979 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,023 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,203 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,524 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,775 |
Market
| Days on Market | 72 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 30.2% |
| Homes Sold | 30 |
| Active Inventory | 159 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $201 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 54.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 45.5% |
| Homeownership Rate | 54.5% |
| Total Housing Units | 12,938 |
| Median Year Built | 2004 |
| Rent Burden | 33.3% |