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West Canton, NC
B
Population: 1,326
Home Price: $142,400
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Overview
West Canton is a small town in the state of North Carolina with a population of 1,326. West Canton has a cool summer and wet winter climate.
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small Town
Living Costs:
Medium Cost
Employment:
(D) Fair
Cultural Diversity:
(D) Fair
Residents:
Young Professionals
School Rating:
NA
Safety Rating:
NA
Public Transport:
(D) Fair
Average Commute:
23.9 minutes
Walkability:
(F) Poor
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 West Canton, NC
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
West Canton
North Carolina
United States
Per Capita Income
$24,861
$29,903
$32,693
Median Household Income
$25,800
$56,318
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
7.7%
6.2%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
10.3%
12.3%
10.5%
Age
West Canton
North Carolina
United States
Median Age
45.4
43.3
42.3
Gender
West Canton
North Carolina
United States
Male
52.3%
48.5%
49.8%
Female
47.7%
51.5%
50.2%
Race
West Canton
North Carolina
United States
White
93.4%
70.0%
80.3%
Black or African American
3.8%
19.9%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.0%
2.0%
2.7%
Asian
0.3%
1.1%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
0.0%
2.7%
2.7%
Multiracial
2.5%
4.3%
5.2%
Housing Information
West Canton
North Carolina
United States
Median Home Price
$142,400
$182,475
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$676
$682
$801
Family Households
35.1%
35.1%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
48.3%
48.3%
26.2%
Homeowners
69.2%
68.9%
72.9%
Renters
30.8%
31.1%
27.1%
Education
West Canton
North Carolina
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
5.9%
8.7%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
31.1%
31.1%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
45.5%
22.0%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
4.0%
10.3%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
7.1%
15.8%
15.0%
Proficiency
West Canton
North Carolina
United States
Mathematics
NA%
40.8%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
NA%
44.1%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
West Canton
North Carolina
United States
Murder
NA
7.8
3.0
Rape
NA
49.1
38.0
Robbery
NA
72.2
40.7
Assault
NA
285.6
188.5
Property Crime
West Canton
North Carolina
United States
Burglary
NA
751.0
336.1
Theft
NA
2623.9
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
NA
184.7
167.1
Arson
NA
16.9
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around West Canton, NC
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
fast food
hot dog
hot dogs
beer
ice cream
taproom
pizza
hot sauce
delicious
pie
meat
patisserie
mushy peas
steakhouses
chicken wings
homemade
meats
chef
sandwich
drinks
football
college football
little league
basketball
video games
country music
fantasy football
gaming
racing
teams
golf
wrestling
baseball
ncaa
pro wrestling
athletes
coaching
coaches
scouting service
disc golf
comics
collection
nature
poetry
immersive
nfts
drawing
portrait
fashion
commissions
graphic design
animation
creative
textile
creation
pfp
philanthropy
studio
photography
collectibles
spending time
video games
gaming
tv shows
sports cards
comics
random thoughts
stewart haas racing
twitch vods
disc golf
gardening
books
nascar
iyaoyas
hunting
memorabilia
comic books
memes
fishing
camping
sports
tv
gaming
tv shows
arts
government politics
award winning
twitch vods
pro wrestling
pop culture
content producer
hip hop
hospitality
fashion
theme park
gov officials agencies
creative
fitness wellness
educational
television
mountains
sports
summer
mountain
arts
nature
gardening
wildlife
hunting
winter
space
beach
mtns
aviation
kayaks
fishing
backpacking
camping
kayaking
photography
goodies
retail
post office
pre order
order online
free shipping
auto parts
mercari
gift card
etsy
coffee shops
apparel
gas station
gift cards
etsy shop
walgreens
bigger sizes
vintage clothing
fb marketplace
shipping
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