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Canton, GA
Georgia · Cherokee County · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell Metro
Canton is a mid-size city in Georgia with a population of 34,587. Residents earn $81,642 per year, which is 9% above the national average.
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
34,587
Population
1,860/sq mi density
$81,642
Median Income
$35,206 per capita
$369,700
Home Value
$509,742 Zillow
$1,592
Median Rent
33.3% income on rent
58°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
143
Violent Crime/100K
2,074 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$81,642 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$369,700 home value, $1,592/mo rent
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Safety
1.0 / 5.0
143 violent crimes/100K (62% below avg)
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.4% bachelor's degree or higher
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Historic Markers
5
Officially designated historical markers from the Historical Marker Database
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Mines
1
Active and inactive mining sites tracked by the Mine Safety and Health Administration
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Historic Markers Near Canton, GA
5 historical markers from the Historical Marker Database (HMdb) found near Canton, GA.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Fort Buffington | Marker is at the intersection of Cumming Highway (Georgia Route 20) and Dobson Circle, on the right when traveling east on Cumming Highway. |
| Crescent Farm Rock Barn | Marker is on Marietta Highway (State Highway 5), on the right when traveling south. |
| Cherokee County Gold | Marker is on North Street, 0.1 miles west of North Church Street, on the right when traveling west. |
| Cherokee County | Marker is at the intersection of West Main Street (Georgia Route 205) and South Church Street, on the left when traveling east on West Main Street. |
| Joseph Emerson Brown | Marker is on East Marietta Street, 0 miles north of Elizabeth Street, on the right when traveling north. |