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Canton, MS Community

10 discussions from residents and visitors

Evan Clark

Things Canton needs to improve

Anyone else feel this way? Crime rate is something to consider -Canton sits at 58.7 per 100K. It's a a small town city with about 10,863 people. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Am I wrong here? Cost of living is ...

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Evan Clark

Top 5 things I love about Canton

With a population of 10,863, Canton is a small town. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.

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Eva Bennett

Working remotely from Canton

Curious what people think. I grew up here but left for a while. Average temperature is around 63--F, so the weather is moderate. The median home value here is around $111,800, which is actually reasonable. Rent is about $949/month for a decent place. The unemployment rate is 2.1%, which is pretty lo...

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Alice Gomez

How is Canton for outdoor activities?

Longtime lurker here, It's a a small town city with about 10,863 people. With a population of 10,863, Canton is a small town. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Any advice would be great. The city has invested a lot in new development. Cost of living is definitely rising, bu...

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Eva Bennett

Moving to Canton for work -advice?

OK so Average temperature is around 63--F, so the weather is moderate. The suburbs are where most families end up. Am I overthinking this? Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Night life i...

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Emily Evans

Canton housing prices -when will it stop?

I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Homes are going for about $111,800 on average. The median home value here is around $111,800, which is actually reasonable. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Should I be concerned?

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Axel Hill

Canton is underrated, change my mind

Hey, We're a young couple and You can expect to pay around $949 for rent here. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Should I be concerned?

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Emmett Reyes

How are the schools in Canton?

Longtime lurker here, I'm a remote worker and Average temperature is around 63--F, so the weather is moderate. It's a a small town city with about 10,863 people. The city has invested a lot in new development. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Thoughts? Honestly, I think it's a gr...

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Emmett Reyes

Is Canton walkable?

Just moved here 11 months ago and Median household income is $34,812, which feels on the lower side for the area. The median home value here is around $111,800, which is actually reasonable. The suburbs are where most families end up. Does this match your experience? TIA! It's a very car-dependent c...

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