Living in Canton, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Canton · Census data 2020–2024
Canton has 13,144 residents with a median age of 45.9. The median household income is $53,254 (36% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $107,100, the median rent is $766/month.
Canton at a glance
- Population
- 13,144
- Median age
- 45.9State: 39
- Median household income
- $53,254State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $107,100State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $766/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 67.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.3%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Canton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 59% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 36% lower than the Illinois median; unemployment of 7.2%; a poverty rate of 15.2%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Canton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Canton the median home value is $107,100, 68% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $766 per month, which is 30.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,184 a month in housing costs.
Canton median household income
The median household income in Canton is $53,254 and the income per person is $30,753. 15.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Canton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 6,274
- Owner-occupied
- 67.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 32.5%
- Vacant
- 12%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1958
- Average household size
- 2.03
Canton demographics
- Population
- 13,144
- Median age
- 45.9
- Under 18
- 13.2%
- 65 and older
- 22.6%
- Households
- 5,523
- Foreign-born
- 2.1%
- Veterans
- 8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Canton ›
Education in Canton
16.3% of adults 25 and older in Canton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 6.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Canton
- Unemployment rate
- 7.2%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 3.4%
- Drive alone
- 84.4%
- Public transit
- 0.1%
- Walk to work
- 2.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.6%
Canton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canton | 13,144 | $53,254 | $107,100 | $766 |
| Norris | 303 | $44,844 | $63,100 | $863 |
| Dunfermline | 314 | $70,833 | $119,300 | $950 |
| St. David | 383 | $54,583 | $65,400 | $1,125 |
| Banner | 157 | $52,917 | $101,600 | $775 |
| Bryant | 160 | $35,000 | $91,400 | $590 |
| Farmington | 2,050 | $65,223 | $101,300 | $918 |
| Cuba | 1,004 | $42,375 | $63,900 | $829 |
| Fairview | 324 | $58,125 | $91,400 | $706 |
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What is the median household income in Canton, IL?
The median household income in Canton is $53,254, 36% lower than the Illinois median of $83,390 (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 $107,100, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Canton?
The median gross rent in Canton is $766 per month, about 30.3% of household income.
Is Canton, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 59% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes. Minuses: median household income 36% lower than the Illinois median; unemployment of 7.2%; a poverty rate of 15.2%.
What is the median age in Canton?
The median age in Canton is 45.9 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Canton?
The average commute to work in Canton is 21 minutes; 3.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Canton?
The unemployment rate in Canton is 7.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Canton?
16.3% 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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