Living in Canon, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Canon · Census data 2020–2024
Canon has 879 residents with a median age of 33.9. The median household income is $42,308 (45% lower than the Georgia median), the median home value is $118,300, the median rent is $857/month.
Canon is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Canon at a glance
- Population
- 879
- Median age
- 33.9State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $42,308State: $77,353
- Median home value
- $118,300State: $303,300
- Median rent
- $857/moState: $1,393
- Homeowners
- 65.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 6.7%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Canon a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 61% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.7%.
Cons: Median household income 45% lower than the Georgia median; an average commute of 30 minutes; a poverty rate of 34.6%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Canon
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Canon the median home value is $118,300, 64% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $857 per month, which is 26.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $800 a month in housing costs.
Canon median household income
The median household income in Canon is $42,308 and the income per person is $23,100. 34.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in Canon: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 350
- Owner-occupied
- 65.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 34.4%
- Vacant
- 21.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 3.18
Canon demographics
- Population
- 879
- Median age
- 33.9
- Under 18
- 30.1%
- 65 and older
- 16.7%
- Households
- 276
- Foreign-born
- 1.1%
- Veterans
- 10.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Canon ›
Education in Canon
6.7% of adults 25 and older in Canon have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 1.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Canon
- Unemployment rate
- 2.7%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 2.7%
- Drive alone
- 93.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 51.4%
Canon vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canon | 879 | $42,308 | $118,300 | $857 |
| Bowersville | 522 | $60,625 | $87,500 | $945 |
| Royston | 2,258 | $34,435 | $220,800 | $545 |
| Franklin Springs | 1,108 | $75,729 | $207,500 | $939 |
| Lavonia | 2,279 | $36,859 | $198,100 | $904 |
| Carnesville | 852 | $85,000 | $200,000 | $919 |
| Bowman | 804 | $40,625 | $99,000 | $712 |
| Hartwell | 4,562 | $49,280 | $165,700 | $728 |
| Gumlog | 2,382 | $68,571 | $245,000 | $908 |
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What is the median household income in Canon, GA?
The median household income in Canon is $42,308, 45% lower than the Georgia median of $77,353 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Canon?
The median home value in Canon is $118,300, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.
How much is rent in Canon?
The median gross rent in Canon is $857 per month, about 26.5% of household income.
Is Canon, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 61% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.7%. Minuses: median household income 45% lower than the Georgia median; an average commute of 30 minutes; a poverty rate of 34.6%.
What is the median age in Canon?
The median age in Canon is 33.9 years (Georgia: 37.6).
How long is the commute in Canon?
The average commute to work in Canon is 30 minutes; 2.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Canon?
The unemployment rate in Canon is 2.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Canon?
6.7% of adults in Canon have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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