Living in Canton, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Canton · Census data 2020–2024
Canton has 7,167 residents with a median age of 21.9. The median household income is $62,054 (28% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $183,800, the median rent is $796/month.
Canton at a glance
- Population
- 7,167
- Median age
- 21.9State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $62,054State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $183,800State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $796/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 46.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 53.9%
- Average commute
- 13 min
Is Canton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 57% lower than the state median; an average commute of 13 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 28% lower than the New York median; unemployment of 6.5%; a poverty rate of 19.8%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Canton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Canton the median home value is $183,800, 45% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $796 per month, which is 27.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,761 a month in housing costs.
Canton median household income
The median household income in Canton is $62,054 and the income per person is $24,044. 19.8% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Canton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,153
- Owner-occupied
- 46.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 53.8%
- Vacant
- 5.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1971
- Average household size
- 1.72
Canton demographics
- Population
- 7,167
- Median age
- 21.9
- Under 18
- 8.8%
- 65 and older
- 13%
- Households
- 2,029
- Foreign-born
- 6%
- Veterans
- 2.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Canton ›
Education in Canton
53.9% of adults 25 and older in Canton have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 28.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Canton
- Unemployment rate
- 6.5%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 13 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 16.2%
- Drive alone
- 50%
- Public transit
- 0.3%
- Walk to work
- 23.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.9%
Canton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canton | 7,167 | $62,054 | $183,800 | $796 |
| Rensselaer Falls | 483 | $82,109 | $87,100 | $1,038 |
| DeKalb Junction | 511 | $56,406 | $76,700 | $660 |
| Hannawa Falls | 744 | $98,450 | $180,800 | $1,037 |
| Hermon | 636 | $89,091 | $93,200 | $870 |
| Potsdam | 8,427 | $34,546 | $146,400 | $898 |
| Madrid | 641 | $68,333 | $139,100 | $800 |
| Colton | 260 | $69,605 | $116,300 | $441 |
| Heuvelton | 546 | $63,542 | $99,800 | $775 |
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What is the median household income in Canton, NY?
The median household income in Canton is $62,054, 28% lower than the New York median of $85,974 (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 $183,800, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Canton?
The median gross rent in Canton is $796 per month, about 27.8% of household income.
Is Canton, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 57% lower than the state median; an average commute of 13 minutes. Minuses: median household income 28% lower than the New York median; unemployment of 6.5%; a poverty rate of 19.8%.
What is the median age in Canton?
The median age in Canton is 21.9 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Canton?
The average commute to work in Canton is 13 minutes; 16.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Canton?
The unemployment rate in Canton is 6.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Canton?
53.9% 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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