Living in Canton, Mississippi
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Canton · Census data 2020–2024
Canton has 10,811 residents with a median age of 35.2. The median household income is $38,337 (32% lower than the Mississippi median), the median home value is $112,000, the median rent is $989/month.
Canton at a glance
- Population
- 10,811
- Median age
- 35.2State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $38,337State: $56,447
- Median home value
- $112,000State: $169,800
- Median rent
- $989/moState: $954
- Homeowners
- 36.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 25.5%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Canton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 34% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 3.5%.
Cons: Median household income 32% lower than the Mississippi median; a poverty rate of 33.3%.
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 $112,000, 66% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $989 per month, which is 31.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,181 a month in housing costs.
Canton median household income
The median household income in Canton is $38,337 and the income per person is $25,403. 33.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Mississippi: 18.9%).
Housing in Canton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,203
- Owner-occupied
- 36.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 63.9%
- Vacant
- 7.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1980
- Average household size
- 2.12
Canton demographics
- Population
- 10,811
- Median age
- 35.2
- Under 18
- 19.6%
- 65 and older
- 15.4%
- Households
- 4,811
- Foreign-born
- 4%
- Veterans
- 2.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Canton ›
Education in Canton
25.5% of adults 25 and older in Canton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Mississippi: 25.1%), and 15.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Canton
- Unemployment rate
- 3.5%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 9.9%
- Drive alone
- 73%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 83.3%
Canton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canton | 10,811 | $38,337 | $112,000 | $989 |
| Gluckstadt | 3,236 | $124,348 | $316,600 | $2,254 |
| Madison | 27,946 | $119,338 | $352,900 | $1,853 |
| Ridgeland | 24,587 | $66,038 | $275,200 | $1,336 |
| Flora | 2,331 | $36,513 | $204,800 | $542 |
| Flowood | 10,587 | $83,880 | $342,200 | $1,430 |
| Benton | 603 | $66,979 | — | — |
| Pickens | 969 | $30,036 | $83,400 | — |
| Jackson | 146,631 | $42,071 | $111,700 | $1,055 |
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What is the median household income in Canton, MS?
The median household income in Canton is $38,337, 32% lower than the Mississippi median of $56,447 (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 $112,000, compared with $169,800 in Mississippi.
How much is rent in Canton?
The median gross rent in Canton is $989 per month, about 31.5% of household income.
Is Canton, MS a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 34% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 3.5%. Minuses: median household income 32% lower than the Mississippi median; a poverty rate of 33.3%.
What is the median age in Canton?
The median age in Canton is 35.2 years (Mississippi: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Canton?
The average commute to work in Canton is 23 minutes; 9.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Canton?
The unemployment rate in Canton is 3.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Canton?
25.5% 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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