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Canton, TX
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Canton, TX
At a Glance
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)
Is Canton a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Canton residents earn a median household income of $48,858 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,436. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,142 business establishments, including 100 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Canton is $189,200 , 33% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $295,588. Median rent is $985/month, with 31.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Safety & Crime
Canton reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,274/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
20.8% of adults in Canton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (38% below the national average). 87.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Canton has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.