Living in Canton, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Canton · Census data 2020–2024
Canton has 35,741 residents with a median age of 34.5. The median household income is $80,091 (4% higher than the Georgia median), the median home value is $407,800, the median rent is $1,680/month.
Canton at a glance
- Population
- 35,741
- Median age
- 34.5State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $80,091State: $77,353
- Median home value
- $407,800State: $303,300
- Median rent
- $1,680/moState: $1,393
- Homeowners
- 55.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 32.3%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Canton a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 4% higher than the Georgia median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 4.7%; a poverty rate of 12.9%.
Cons: Home values 34% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Canton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Canton the median home value is $407,800, 23% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,680 per month, which is 37.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,858 a month in housing costs.
Canton median household income
The median household income in Canton is $80,091 and the income per person is $34,479. 12.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in Canton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 13,255
- Owner-occupied
- 55.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 44.4%
- Vacant
- 6.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2005
- Average household size
- 2.85
Canton demographics
- Population
- 35,741
- Median age
- 34.5
- Under 18
- 26.8%
- 65 and older
- 14.4%
- Households
- 12,398
- Foreign-born
- 14.1%
- Veterans
- 8.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Canton ›
Education in Canton
32.3% of adults 25 and older in Canton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 9.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Canton
- Unemployment rate
- 4.7%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 19.7%
- Drive alone
- 61.5%
- Public transit
- 0.5%
- Walk to work
- 0.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.5%
Canton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canton | 35,741 | $80,091 | $407,800 | $1,680 |
| Holly Springs | 18,627 | $113,992 | $448,400 | $1,850 |
| Waleska | 808 | $56,250 | $483,300 | $879 |
| Ball Ground | 2,856 | $117,829 | $366,300 | $1,344 |
| Woodstock | 37,381 | $103,496 | $436,500 | $1,821 |
| Nelson | 1,166 | $89,375 | $255,000 | $998 |
| Mountain Park | 703 | $129,583 | $371,600 | $1,818 |
| Milton | 41,546 | $171,295 | $789,000 | $2,065 |
| White | 953 | $79,286 | $173,200 | $891 |
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What is the median household income in Canton, GA?
The median household income in Canton is $80,091, 4% higher 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 Canton?
The median home value in Canton is $407,800, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.
How much is rent in Canton?
The median gross rent in Canton is $1,680 per month, about 37.5% of household income.
Is Canton, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 4% higher than the Georgia median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 4.7%; a poverty rate of 12.9%. Minuses: home values 34% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Canton?
The median age in Canton is 34.5 years (Georgia: 37.6).
How long is the commute in Canton?
The average commute to work in Canton is 27 minutes; 19.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Canton?
The unemployment rate in Canton is 4.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Canton?
32.3% of adults in Canton 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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