At a Glance
Median Income
$34,812
$21,764 per capita
Home Value
$111,800
Zillow: $219,101
Median Rent
$949/mo
32.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
59/100K
1,028/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.1%
76.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
26.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
48.5%
23.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F
304 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?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Canton residents earn a median household income of $34,812 , which is 54% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,764. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 26.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,987 business establishments, including 319 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Canton is $111,800 , 60% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $219,101. Median rent is $949/month, with 32.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Safety & Crime
Canton reports 59 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 85% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,028/100K.
Education
22.1% of adults in Canton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(34% below the national average).
76.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Canton has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population10,863
Median Age35.0 yrs
Density510/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.1%
Economy
C+
Median Income$34,812
Per Capita$21,764
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty26.3%
County GDP$9,943M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,066
Housing
A+
Home Value$111,800
Rent$949
Ownership35.3%
Zillow$219,101
Housing Units4,959
Rent Burden32.5%
Crime
F
Violent59/100K
Property1,028/100K
Health
Obesity48.5%
Diabetes20.4%
Smoking23.4%
Heart Disease8.3%
Premature Death8,220/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain57.1 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation220 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.1%
High School+76.8%
Graduate+12.2%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 58% / D 41%
Commute24 min
Broadband84.5%
Internet Speed206 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Canton was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.492 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 206 Mbps.
There are 319 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
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