Living in Canton, Oklahoma
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Canton · Census data 2020–2024
Canton has 522 residents with a median age of 25.4. The median household income is $60,417 (7% lower than the Oklahoma median), the median home value is $77,500, the median rent is $788/month.
Canton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Canton at a glance
- Population
- 522
- Median age
- 25.4State: 37
- Median household income
- $60,417State: $65,039
- Median home value
- $77,500State: $199,800
- Median rent
- $788/moState: $1,014
- Homeowners
- 76.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.9%
- Average commute
- 12 min
Is Canton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 61% lower than the state median; an average commute of 12 minutes; a poverty rate of 11.3%.
Cons: Median household income 7% lower than the Oklahoma median; unemployment of 14.6%.
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 $77,500, 77% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $788 per month, which is 24.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,046 a month in housing costs.
Canton median household income
The median household income in Canton is $60,417 and the income per person is $23,489. 11.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Oklahoma: 15.3%).
Housing in Canton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 259
- Owner-occupied
- 76.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 23.1%
- Vacant
- 34.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1961
- Average household size
- 3.09
34.7% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Canton has many vacation and second homes.
Canton demographics
- Population
- 522
- Median age
- 25.4
- Under 18
- 37.7%
- 65 and older
- 16.9%
- Households
- 169
- Foreign-born
- 2.5%
- Veterans
- 2.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Canton ›
Education in Canton
18.9% of adults 25 and older in Canton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oklahoma: 28.3%), and 6.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Canton
- Unemployment rate
- 14.6%State: 5%
- Average commute
- 12 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 85%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.6%
Canton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canton | 522 | $60,417 | $77,500 | $788 |
| Longdale | 146 | $53,750 | $86,000 | — |
| Okeene | 1,212 | $57,917 | $112,000 | $886 |
| Fairview | 2,687 | $54,688 | $131,300 | $656 |
| Watonga | 2,623 | $54,081 | $89,700 | $784 |
| Isabella | 145 | $61,250 | $65,000 | — |
| Seiling | 824 | $53,409 | $163,600 | $1,035 |
| Taloga | 327 | $63,750 | $115,600 | $920 |
| Thomas | 1,170 | $62,500 | $135,400 | $723 |
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What is the median household income in Canton, OK?
The median household income in Canton is $60,417, 7% lower than the Oklahoma median of $65,039 (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 $77,500, compared with $199,800 in Oklahoma.
How much is rent in Canton?
The median gross rent in Canton is $788 per month, about 24.2% of household income.
Is Canton, OK a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 61% lower than the state median; an average commute of 12 minutes; a poverty rate of 11.3%. Minuses: median household income 7% lower than the Oklahoma median; unemployment of 14.6%.
What is the median age in Canton?
The median age in Canton is 25.4 years (Oklahoma: 37).
How long is the commute in Canton?
The average commute to work in Canton is 12 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Canton?
The unemployment rate in Canton is 14.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Canton?
18.9% 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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