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West Canton, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Haywood County County
2.5
/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
55°F
Avg Temperature
310 sunny days/yr
242
Violent Crime/100K
5,207 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$35,583 median income, 4.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$190,200 home value, $1,129/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
242 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$190,200
33% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,129/mo
3% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
68.2%
4% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
650
Median year built: 1976
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$190,200
Zillow (ZHVI)
$283,196
Median Sale Price
$292,000
Median List Price
$324,950
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
68.2%
Owner-Occupied
31.8%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$932/mo
1 Bedroom
$981/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,161/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,499/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,780/mo
Census median rent:
$1,129/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
220 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
3
Price Drops
66.7%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$163
Active Inventory
6
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
48.6%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
57% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1976
Average age of housing stock: 50 years
Homeownership Rate
68.2%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $190,200 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $283,196 |
| Median Sale Price | $292,000 |
| Median List Price | $324,950 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $163 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,129 |
| FMR Studio | $932 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $981 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,161 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,499 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,780 |
Market
| Days on Market | 220 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 66.7% |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Active Inventory | 6 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $163 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 68.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 31.8% |
| Homeownership Rate | 68.2% |
| Total Housing Units | 650 |
| Median Year Built | 1976 |
| Rent Burden | 48.6% |