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West Canton, NC
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West Canton, NC
At a Glance
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)
Is West Canton a Good Place to Live?
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 4.0% (11% 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.
Safety & Crime
West Canton reports 242 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 36% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 5,207/100K.
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 55°F (13°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.