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Canton, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Bradford County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,717 Population 1,493/sq mi density
$41,629 Median Income $23,339 per capita
$120,900 Home Value $151,393 Zillow
$674 Median Rent 27.0% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
51 Violent Crime/100K 963 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$41,629 median income, 4.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$120,900 home value, $674/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
51 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Canton, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$41,629
45% below
$23,339 per capita
Home Value
$120,900
57% below
Zillow: $151,393
Median Rent
$674/mo
42% below
27.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
51/100K
87% below
963/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.3%
55% below
89.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.4%
22% above
18.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
13% above
Avg Temperature
47°F
275 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)

Income
55%
Home Value
43%
Rent
58%
Poverty
149%
Bachelor's
45%
Unemployment
122%
Crime
13%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Canton a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 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 $41,629 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,339. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,525 business establishments, including 116 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Canton is $120,900 , 57% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $151,393. Median rent is $674/month, with 27.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1940.

Safety & Crime

Canton reports 51 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 87% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 963/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

15.3% of adults in Canton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% below the national average). 89.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Canton has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population1,717
Median Age36.2 yrs
Density1,493/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.1%

Economy

C+
Median Income$41,629
Per Capita$23,339
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty18.5%
County GDP$6,798M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,156

Housing

A+
Home Value$120,900
Rent$674
Ownership44.7%
Zillow$151,393
Housing Units828
Rent Burden27.0%

Crime

F
Violent51/100K
Property963/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault51/100K
Burglary304/100K

Health

Obesity36.2%
Premature Death7,655/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain41.2 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,226 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.3%
High School+89.0%
Graduate+6.6%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 26%
Commute20 min
Broadband75.6%
Internet Speed115 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries10

Did You Know?

Canton was founded in 1796.
The median home in Canton was built in 1940.
The nearest airport is Williamsport Regional (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.425 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 115 Mbps.
There are 116 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.