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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

Parks & Recreation in Canton (30)

Amicalola Falls State Park
State Park
1,031 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Booker T Washington
State Park
15 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Booker T. Washington State Park
State Park
419 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Bush Head Shoals State Park
State Park
811 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Chattahoochee Bend State Park
State Park
2,918 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
Today the river valley attracts us for so many reasons. Take a solitary walk to enjoy nature’s display, raft leisurely through the rocky shoals with friends, fish the misty waters as the sun comes up, or have a picnic on a Sunday afternoon. Get Outdoors and experience your Chattahoochee River Nation...
Entrance: $5
Activities: Biking, Boating, Fishing, Hiking, Paddling, Canoeing, Kayaking, Stand Up Paddleboarding, Whitewater Rafting, Junior Ranger Program, Tubing, River Tubing, Swimming, Freshwater Swimming, Wildlife Watchi...
Weather: Summers typically consist of long spells of warm, humid weather. Average highs are in the lower 90's and overnight lows range from the upper 60's to lower 70's. Winters are more variabl...
Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park
National Military Park
In 1863, Union and Confederate forces fought for control of Chattanooga - a gateway to the Confederacy. The Confederates were victorious at nearby Chickamauga in September. However, renewed fighting in Chattanooga that November provided Union troops victory and control of the city. After the fightin...
Entrance: $10
Activities: Auto and ATV, Scenic Driving, Biking, Road Biking, Climbing, Rock Climbing, Food, Picnicking, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Self-Guided Tours - Auto, Hiking, Front-Country Hiking, Horse T...
Weather: The climate in northern Georgia is generally temperate. Short, cool winters give relief from hot summers. Most visitors enjoy this area during long, mild fall and spring seasons.
Cloudland Canyon State Park
State Park
3,615 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Don Carter State Park
State Park
1,042 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Fort Mountain State Park
State Park
3,620 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Fort Yargo State Park
State Park
1,819 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Hard Labor Creek State Park
State Park
5,746 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Harrison Bay
State Park
135 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Harrison Bay State Park
State Park
1,903 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Hiwassee/Ocoee
State Park
100 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Hiwassee/Ocoee
State Park
17 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Indian Springs State Park
State Park
509 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Indian Springs State Park
State Park
533 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
James H. "Sloppy" Floyd State Park
State Park
581 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
John Tanner State Park
State Park
143 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park
National Battlefield Park
Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park is a 2,965 acre National Battlefield that preserves a Civil War battleground of the Atlanta Campaign. Opposing forces maneuvered and fought here from June 19, 1864 until July 2, 1864. Although most famous as a Civil War battlefield, Kennesaw Mountain has a...
Entrance: $5
Activities: Biking, Road Biking, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Self-Guided Tours - Auto, Hiking, Junior Ranger Program, Museum Exhibits
Weather: Before you start your trip to the mountain, check the local weather forecast to be sure that you will have a dry time. Though we are located north of Atlanta, we're still have the same hot summer...
Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Welcome to Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park & Preservation District where a young boy grows up in a time of segregation. He was moved by destiny to lead the modern civil rights movement. This was Martin Luther King, Jr. Explore his roots, walk in his footsteps, visit the home of ...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Arts and Culture, Guided Tours, Junior Ranger Program, Museum Exhibits, Shopping, Bookstore and Park Store
Weather: Summers typically are warm and humid with average afternoon high temperatures are in the lower 90s. During winter the high temperatures average from the mid-50s to the lower 60s. Lows average in the m...
Moccasin Creek State Park
State Park
37 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Mossy Creek State Park
State Park
166 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Panola Mountain State Park
State Park
1,603 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Red Clay
State Park
265 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Scott Hudgens Park
State Park
6 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Sweetwater Creek State Park
State Park
2,599 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Unicoi State Park
State Park
1,088 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Vogel State Park
State Park
264 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0