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Canton, NC
B
Population: 4,373
Home Price: $163,900
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Overview
Canton is a small town in the state of North Carolina with a population of 4,373. Canton has a cool summer and wet winter climate.
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small Town
Living Costs:
Medium Cost
Employment:
(B) Good
Cultural Diversity:
(C) Average
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(C) Average
Safety Rating:
(F) Poor
Public Transport:
(D) Fair
Average Commute:
25.0 minutes
Walkability:
(C) Average
Climate:
Cool Summer and Wet Winter
Shopping Mall:
Yes
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
-
Social and Economic Statistics of Canton, NC
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Canton
North Carolina
United States
Per Capita Income
$25,390
$29,903
$32,693
Median Household Income
$47,637
$56,318
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
1.2%
6.2%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
18.7%
12.3%
10.5%
Age
Canton
North Carolina
United States
Median Age
37.0
43.3
42.3
Gender
Canton
North Carolina
United States
Male
49.2%
48.5%
49.8%
Female
50.8%
51.5%
50.2%
Race
Canton
North Carolina
United States
White
92.3%
70.0%
80.3%
Black or African American
1.4%
19.9%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.3%
2.0%
2.7%
Asian
0.4%
1.1%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
3.7%
2.7%
2.7%
Multiracial
1.8%
4.3%
5.2%
Housing Information
Canton
North Carolina
United States
Median Home Price
$163,900
$182,475
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$558
$682
$801
Family Households
32.8%
32.8%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
30.7%
30.7%
26.2%
Homeowners
58.4%
68.9%
72.9%
Renters
41.6%
31.1%
27.1%
Education
Canton
North Carolina
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
13.6%
8.7%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
30.6%
30.6%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
30.4%
22.0%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
10.1%
10.3%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
6.0%
15.8%
15.0%
Proficiency
Canton
North Carolina
United States
Mathematics
49.6%
40.8%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
49.8%
44.1%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Canton
North Carolina
United States
Murder
0.0
7.8
3.0
Rape
69.0
49.1
38.0
Robbery
0.0
72.2
40.7
Assault
298.9
285.6
188.5
Property Crime
Canton
North Carolina
United States
Burglary
1632.6
751.0
336.1
Theft
3035.2
2623.9
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
528.9
184.7
167.1
Arson
0.0
16.9
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Canton, NC
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
fast food
beer
hot dog
ice cream
hot dogs
unhealthy food
taproom
hot sauce
craft beer
delicious
pizza
pie
meat
chicken wings
cheese
patisserie
mushy peas
steakhouses
homemade
meats
college football
football
little league
video games
basketball
country music
fantasy football
teams
gaming
racing
golf
baseball
wrestling
coaches
scouting service
coaching
ncaa
pro wrestling
nfl
disc golf
inspired by
comics
collection
immersive
art gallery
nature
poetry
nfts
fashion
graphic design
volunteerism
drawing
photography
portrait
commissions
animation
creative
textile
creation
pfp
spending time
video games
gaming
comics
tv shows
sports cards
random thoughts
stewart haas racing
twitch vods
disc golf
books
gardening
nascar
fitness
hunting
comic books
iyaoyas
memorabilia
memes
photography
sports
tv
gaming
tv shows
arts
government politics
twitch vods
award winning
pro wrestling
pop culture
fashion
content producer
gov officials agencies
fitness wellness
hip hop
hospitality
photography
theme park
creative
educational
mountains
sports
mountain
summer
arts
nature
gardening
space
wildlife
hunting
winter
aviation
beach
mtns
kayaks
photography
fishing
backpacking
camping
kayaking
goodies
retail
post office
mercari
order online
pre order
free shipping
auto parts
gift card
gas station
coffee shops
etsy
apparel
liquor store
gift cards
etsy shop
shopping online
vintage clothing
bigger sizes
walgreens
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