At a Glance
Median Income
$62,438
$26,177 per capita
Home Value
$182,900
Zillow: $200,137
Median Rent
$775/mo
27.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
47.7%
94.2% high school+
Unemployment
7.0%
11.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.1%
14.4% smoking rate
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?
A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Canton residents earn a median household income of $62,438 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,177. The unemployment rate stands at 7.0% (94% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,104 business establishments, including 253 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Canton is $182,900 , 35% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $200,137. Median rent is $775/month, with 27.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Education
47.7% of adults in Canton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(42% above the national average).
94.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Canton has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population7,222
Median Age22.4 yrs
Density1,740/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born6.8%
Veterans3.3%
Economy
B
Median Income$62,438
Per Capita$26,177
Unemployment7.0%
Poverty11.7%
County GDP$6,588M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,202
Housing
A+
Home Value$182,900
Rent$775
Ownership42.0%
Zillow$200,137
Housing Units2,320
Rent Burden27.8%
Health
Obesity42.1%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking14.4%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death8,243/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain38.2 in/yr
Elevation393 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+47.7%
High School+94.2%
Graduate+27.5%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 41%
Commute12 min
Broadband92.7%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries22
Did You Know?
The median home in Canton was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Ogdensburg International (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.449 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
There are 253 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.