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Chloe G. housing

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 in recent years. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Does this match your experience? Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The suburbs are where most families end up. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The city has invested a lot in new development. The weather takes some getting used to. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level.
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Evelyn W.
interesting, hadn't considered that
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noah_fan
I've lived in West for about 12 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.

I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. When I first moved here from Minneapolis, I was surprised by dating scene. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.

A few things worth knowing:
- Cost of living is very reasonable
- Friendly community, easy to meet people
- The dating scene scene is tough

The downsides:
- Chain restaurants dominate
- Bugs and humidity in summer

Overall I'd rate it 6/10 for young professionals. Definitely worth checking out..
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Greyson Evans
Used to live on the Eastside side, now on the Fairview side. Completely different vibe. I'm still on the fence after all this time.
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