Texas
Canton is a small town in Texas with a population of 4,411. Residents earn $48,858 per year, which is 35% below the national average.
Based on current data, Canton receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include elevated crime rates, below-average incomes. Canton offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Canton is $48,858, 35% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.2%. Only 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.
The median home value in Canton is $189,200, 33% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $985 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.9x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
With 673 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, public safety is a notable concern — this is significantly above the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 4,291 per 100,000, 119% above the national average.
20.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
Canton enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F. Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
| English Only | 97.5% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.5% |
| 81% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $48,858 |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $32,436 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $877 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $68,940 |
| Unemployment | 2.2% |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.6% |
| 55% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,142 |
| County GDP | $1,935M |
| Restaurants | 100 |
| Healthcare | 69 |
| Retail | 148 |
| Manufacturing | 44 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,138 |
| 75% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.24% |
| Commute Time | 33.4 min |
| Work from Home | 9.4% |
| Census Median | $189,200 |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $295,588 |
| Census Median Rent | $985 |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,475 |
| Studio | $887 |
| 1 Bedroom | $935 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,149 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,497 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,733 |
| Owner-Occupied | 66.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,138 |
| 75% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.24% |
| Obesity | 35.3% |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.2% |
| Heart Disease | 5.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.4% |
| Asthma | 10.7% |
| COPD | 6.7% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.7% |
| Depression | 26.4% |
| Mental Distress | 19.8% |
| Physical Distress | 13.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 87.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.5% |
| Premature Death | 10,899/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 48.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 69 |
| Total Violent | 673.0/100K |
| 77% above US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 673.0/100K |
| Total Property | 4,290.5/100K |
| 119% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 0.0/100K |
| Theft | 4,262.5/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 28.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 19 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 64.3°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (29°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 44.3 inches |
| 16% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 507 ft (155 m) |
| Area | 6.2 sq mi (16.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 716/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.5542°N, 95.8635°W |
| County FIPS | 48467 |
Winner: Republican by 74.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 20.8% |
| 38% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 87.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.10 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 716/sq mi |
| Total Area | 6.2 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 4 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 6 |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 69 |
| Restaurants | 100 |
| Retail Stores | 148 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 19 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 33.4 min |
| Work from Home | 9.4% |