West Canton, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Haywood County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,369 Population 1,014/sq mi density
$35,583 Median Income $32,346 per capita
$190,200 Home Value $283,196 Zillow
$1,129 Median Rent 48.6% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$35,583 median income, 6.6% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$190,200 home value, $1,129/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.2% bachelor's degree or higher

West Canton, NC

At a Glance

Median Income
$35,583
53% below
$32,346 per capita
Home Value
$190,200
33% below
Zillow: $283,196
Median Rent
$1,129/mo
3% below
48.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.2%
58% below
92.1% high school+
Unemployment
6.6%
83% above
7.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.7%
5% above
15.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

How West Canton Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows West Canton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
47%
Home Value
67%
Rent
97%
Poverty
60%
Bachelor's
42%
Unemployment
183%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is West Canton a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

West Canton residents earn a median household income of $35,583 , which is 53% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,346. The unemployment rate stands at 6.6% (83% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,983 business establishments, including 182 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in West Canton is $190,200 , 33% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $283,196. Median rent is $1,129/month, with 48.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.

Education

14.2% of adults in West Canton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (58% below the national average). 92.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

West Canton has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Data Overview

People

Population1,369
Median Age45.9 yrs
Density1,014/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born1.2%
Veterans6.8%

Economy

C+
Median Income$35,583
Per Capita$32,346
Unemployment6.6%
Poverty7.4%
County GDP$2,601M
Avg Weekly Wage$889

Housing

B+
Home Value$190,200
Rent$1,129
Ownership68.2%
Zillow$283,196
Housing Units650
Rent Burden48.6%

Health

Obesity33.7%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking15.4%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death10,920/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain50.2 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation2,681 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.2%
High School+92.1%
Graduate+2.9%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute24 min
Broadband66.9%
Internet Speed123 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in West Canton was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Asheville Regional (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 123 Mbps.
There are 182 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.