Canton, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Winneshiek County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
409 Population 397/sq mi density
$50,556 Median Income $29,508 per capita
$88,400 Home Value $257,958 Zillow
$583 Median Rent 18.0% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$50,556 median income, 6.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$88,400 home value, $583/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Canton, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$50,556
33% below
$29,508 per capita
Home Value
$88,400
69% below
Zillow: $257,958
Median Rent
$583/mo
50% below
18.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.3%
52% below
90.6% high school+
Unemployment
6.3%
75% above
15.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.1%
34% above
18.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F

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)

Income
67%
Home Value
31%
Rent
50%
Poverty
127%
Bachelor's
48%
Unemployment
175%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Canton a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 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 $50,556 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,508. The unemployment rate stands at 6.3% (75% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 767 business establishments, including 60 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Canton is $88,400 , 69% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $257,958. Median rent is $583/month, with 18.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1951.

Education

16.3% of adults in Canton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (52% below the national average). 90.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Canton has an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population409
Median Age39.2 yrs
Density397/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born2.4%
Veterans8.3%

Economy

C+
Median Income$50,556
Per Capita$29,508
Unemployment6.3%
Poverty15.7%
County GDP$1,354M
Avg Weekly Wage$989

Housing

A+
Home Value$88,400
Rent$583
Ownership82.1%
Zillow$257,958
Housing Units193
Rent Burden18.0%

Health

Obesity43.1%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking18.7%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death4,480/100K

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Rain36.7 in/yr
Elevation1,343 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.3%
High School+90.6%
Graduate+2.4%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 54% / D 45%
Commute24 min
Broadband89.1%
Internet Speed71 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Canton was built in 1951.
The nearest airport is Rochester International (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.440 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
6.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.