Pennsylvania
Canton is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 1,717. Residents earn $41,629 per year, which is 45% below the national average.
Based on current data, Canton receives an overall livability score of 2.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Canton has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Canton is $41,629, 45% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.4%, indicating a healthy job market. The poverty rate of 18.5% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.
The median home value in Canton is $120,900, 57% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $674 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Canton is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 51 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 963 per 100,000, 51% below the national average.
15.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Canton experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.2 inches, including 42.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 99.7% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.3% |
| 98% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $41,629 |
| 45% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $23,339 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,156 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $73,160 |
| Unemployment | 4.4% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 18.5% |
| 49% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,525 |
| County GDP | $6,798M |
| Restaurants | 116 |
| Healthcare | 150 |
| Retail | 235 |
| Manufacturing | 54 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,894 |
| 40% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.05% |
| Commute Time | 20.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 79.4% |
| Public Transit | 0.5% |
| Work from Home | 6.7% |
| Census Median | $120,900 |
| 57% below US avg |
| $/Sq Ft | $82 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 95.5% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 8 |
| Census Median Rent | $674 |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 27.0% |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 44.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,894 |
| 40% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.05% |
| Insurance Rate | 91.1% |
| Premature Death | 7,655/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 61.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 150 |
| Total Violent | 50.7/100K |
| 87% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 50.7/100K |
| Total Property | 963.5/100K |
| 51% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 304.3/100K |
| Theft | 659.2/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 46.9°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 41.2 inches |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 42.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,226 ft (374 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,493/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.6571°N, 76.8527°W |
| County FIPS | 42015 |
Winner: Republican by 47.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 15.3% |
| 55% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 89.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,493/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.2 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 75.6% |
| Public Libraries | 10 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 150 |
| Restaurants | 116 |
| Retail Stores | 235 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| Avg Commute | 20.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 79.4% |
| Public Transit | 0.5% |
| Work from Home | 6.7% |