At a Glance
Median Income
$64,034
$31,626 per capita
Home Value
$226,400
Zillow: $283,196
Median Rent
$850/mo
27.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
368/100K
5,197/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.0%
89.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.8%
14.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.4%
14.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
310 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+
2.9 / 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 $64,034 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,626. The unemployment rate stands at 0.8% (78% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,983 business establishments, including 182 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Canton is $226,400 , 20% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $283,196. Median rent is $850/month, with 27.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1961.
Safety & Crime
Canton reports 368 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 3% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 5,197/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
15.0% of adults in Canton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(55% below the national average).
89.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Canton has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population4,417
Median Age36.3 yrs
Density1,178/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$64,034
Per Capita$31,626
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty14.0%
County GDP$2,601M
Avg Weekly Wage$889
Housing
A+
Home Value$226,400
Rent$850
Ownership69.9%
Zillow$283,196
Housing Units2,009
Rent Burden27.5%
Crime
F
Violent368/100K
Property5,197/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault299/100K
Burglary1,633/100K
Health
Obesity33.4%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking14.7%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death10,920/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days310/yr
Rain45.0 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation2,729 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.0%
High School+89.1%
Graduate+6.0%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute23 min
Broadband85.8%
Internet Speed123 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Canton was built in 1961.
The nearest airport is Asheville Regional (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 123 Mbps.
There are 182 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
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