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35 discussions from residents and visitors

Jeremiah T.

Freelancing from Canton -experience?

OK so I'm single, late 40s, and It's a a smaller city city with about 70,105 people. The median home value here is around $94,400, which is actually reasonable. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you kn...

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Scarlett Watson

What to expect moving to Canton?

Hey, I'm retired and Median household income is $39,754, which feels on the lower side for the area. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Cheers. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surfac...

6 replies 9 upvotes moving
Maverick Alvarez

Is Canton worth moving to in 2026?

I've been here for 20 years and The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. What do you all think?

3 replies 3 upvotes moving
olivia_native

What I wish I knew before living in Canton

Born and raised here. Poverty rate is 23.6%, which is higher than I expected. It's a a smaller city city with about 70,105 people. The city has invested a lot in new development. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Am I wrong here? Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageabl...

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James M.

Is Canton getting better or worse?

Hey folks, I'm single, late 30s, and It's a a smaller city city with about 70,105 people. Appreciate any input.

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Waylon Brooks

Honest thoughts on life in Canton

Alright, We're a young couple and The median home value here is around $94,400, which is actually reasonable. Household incomes average around $39,754 in Canton. Rent is about $826/month for a decent place. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. There's a real sense of community in cer...

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sd_dominic

How are the schools in Canton?

OK so It's a a smaller city city with about 70,105 people. Would love some local perspective.

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Adam Brown

Co-working spaces in Canton?

I work in retail and The unemployment rate is 4.5%, which is about average. Homes are going for about $94,400 on average. You can expect to pay around $826 for rent here. The suburbs are where most families end up. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Honestly, I think it's a great pla...

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Wyatt Turner

Is Canton getting better or worse?

Longtime lurker here, Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Am I wrong here?

2 replies 16 upvotes living
Alexa

Canton vs Charlotte -which is better?

Hi all, I relocated for work and Crime rate is something to consider -Canton sits at 1,398.7 per 100K. You can expect to pay around $826 for rent here. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Let me know your thoughts. The suburbs are where most families end up. Night life is dece...

12 replies 3 upvotes best-worst
Ellie Diaz

Anyone work in healthcare in Canton?

Hi all, I relocated for work and The median home value here is around $94,400, which is actually reasonable. The unemployment rate is 4.5%, which is about average. Household incomes average around $39,754 in Canton. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The city has investe...

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Nicholas Long

Rent vs buy in Canton -what makes sense?

Alright, Homes are going for about $94,400 on average. Median household income is $39,754, which feels on the lower side for the area. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The city has invested a lot in new development.

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Amelia Brown

Best industries in Canton right now

Born and raised here. Average temperature is around 52--F, so expect cold winters. The median home value here is around $94,400, which is actually reasonable. Property taxes are high but you get good services.

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portland_nolan

Canton in the winter -how bad?

Alright, Been living here since 2020. The median home value here is around $94,400, which is actually reasonable. You can expect to pay around $826 for rent here. Crime rate is something to consider -Canton sits at 1,398.7 per 100K. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Night l...

2 replies 4 upvotes qa
Nicholas Long

Studio apartments in Canton -options?

I'm single, late 50s, and With a population of 70,105, Canton is a smaller city. Poverty rate is 23.6%, which is higher than I expected. Median household income is $39,754, which feels on the lower side for the area. Rent is about $826/month for a decent place. It's a very car-dependent city, for be...

11 replies 6 upvotes housing
Waylon Carter

Moving to Canton with kids -good idea?

Been meaning to ask this. Born and raised here. The median home value here is around $94,400, which is actually reasonable. Rent is about $826/month for a decent place. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Anyone in a...

2 replies 19 upvotes moving
Maverick Alvarez

Best and worst neighborhoods in Canton

OK so I work in manufacturing and Homes are going for about $94,400 on average. The unemployment rate is 4.5%, which is about average. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Thoughts? Any help is appreciated.

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Adam

Grocery stores in Canton -recommendations?

It's a a smaller city city with about 70,105 people. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. What would you do? Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The suburbs are where most families end up. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The parks and outdoor areas...

5 replies 11 upvotes qa
Ellie Diaz

Planning a move to Canton -neighborhoods?

So, I'm a remote worker and Median household income is $39,754, which feels on the lower side for the area. Homes are going for about $94,400 on average. Average temperature is around 52--F, so expect cold winters. Crime rate is something to consider -Canton sits at 1,398.7 per 100K. The food scene ...

3 replies 2 upvotes moving
Scarlett

Best apartments in Canton under ?

Hi all, I'm a college student here and Median household income is $39,754, which feels on the lower side for the area. The weather takes some getting used to. Let me know your thoughts. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Downtown...

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Wyatt Turner

How is Canton for outdoor activities?

Curious what people think. I'm a remote worker and With a population of 70,105, Canton is a smaller city. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Does this match your experience? TIA! The suburbs are where most families end up. ...

2 replies 10 upvotes qa
Chloe G.

Rent vs buy in Canton -what makes sense?

Hey, Median household income is $39,754, which feels on the lower side for the area. The median home value here is around $94,400, which is actually reasonable. With a population of 70,105, Canton is a smaller city. The unemployment rate is 4.5%, which is about average. Downtown has improved a lot i...

3 replies 20 upvotes housing
Ellie Diaz

Thinking about relocating to Canton from Austin

Hey, I'm a teacher here and The unemployment rate is 4.5%, which is about average. Household incomes average around $39,754 in Canton. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Has anyone dealt with this? It's a very car-dependent city, for better...

2 replies 13 upvotes moving
Camila Parker

Moving from Kansas City to Canton next month

Random thought, You can expect to pay around $826 for rent here. Rent is about $826/month for a decent place. The suburbs are where most families end up. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Would love some local perspective.

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Scarlett Watson

Is Canton worth moving to in 2026?

Hi all, You can expect to pay around $826 for rent here. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Am I overthinking this?

4 replies 20 upvotes moving
Jose Patel

Best neighborhoods to rent in Canton?

Hey everyone, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and It's a a smaller city city with about 70,105 people. With a population of 70,105, Canton is a smaller city. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Has anyone dealt with this? Any help is appreciated. Downtown has improved a lot in recent y...

1 replies 15 upvotes housing
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