Living in West Canton, North Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Canton · Census data 2020–2024
West Canton has 1,412 residents with a median age of 42.9. The median household income is $34,464 (52% lower than the North Carolina median), the median home value is $197,000, the median rent is $1,223/month.
West Canton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
West Canton at a glance
- Population
- 1,412
- Median age
- 42.9State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $34,464State: $72,388
- Median home value
- $197,000State: $288,900
- Median rent
- $1,223/moState: $1,228
- Homeowners
- 70.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.4%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is West Canton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 32% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; a poverty rate of 7.9%.
Cons: Median household income 52% lower than the North Carolina median; unemployment of 6.1%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in West Canton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Canton the median home value is $197,000, 41% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,223 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,271 a month in housing costs.
West Canton median household income
The median household income in West Canton is $34,464 and the income per person is $32,255. 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line (North Carolina: 13%).
Housing in West Canton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 658
- Owner-occupied
- 70.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 29.4%
- Vacant
- 4.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.24
West Canton demographics
- Population
- 1,412
- Median age
- 42.9
- Under 18
- 14%
- 65 and older
- 25.3%
- Households
- 630
- Foreign-born
- 1.1%
- Veterans
- 6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Canton ›
Education in West Canton
15.4% of adults 25 and older in West Canton have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Carolina: 35.7%), and 3.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Canton
- Unemployment rate
- 6.1%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 5.2%
- Drive alone
- 90.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 65.7%
West Canton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Canton | 1,412 | $34,464 | $197,000 | $1,223 |
| Canton | 4,419 | $69,924 | $246,700 | $790 |
| Clyde | 1,359 | $56,406 | $200,000 | $1,033 |
| Lake Junaluska | 3,175 | $66,165 | $389,200 | $1,137 |
| Waynesville | 10,502 | $54,923 | $281,700 | $1,070 |
| Maggie Valley | 2,112 | $68,125 | $320,500 | $1,067 |
| Bent Creek | 1,384 | $72,176 | $404,000 | — |
| Emma | 2,657 | $43,907 | $92,300 | $1,064 |
| Avery Creek | 2,887 | $113,261 | $412,900 | — |
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What is the median household income in West Canton, NC?
The median household income in West Canton is $34,464, 52% lower than the North Carolina median of $72,388 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in West Canton?
The median home value in West Canton is $197,000, compared with $288,900 in North Carolina.
How much is rent in West Canton?
The median gross rent in West Canton is $1,223 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is West Canton, NC a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 32% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; a poverty rate of 7.9%. Minuses: median household income 52% lower than the North Carolina median; unemployment of 6.1%.
What is the median age in West Canton?
The median age in West Canton is 42.9 years (North Carolina: 39.1).
How long is the commute in West Canton?
The average commute to work in West Canton is 24 minutes; 5.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Canton?
The unemployment rate in West Canton is 6.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Canton?
15.4% of adults in West 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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