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Canton, NY
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Population: 6,994
Home Price: $175,700
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Overview
Canton is a small town in the state of New York with a population of 6,994. Canton has a four seasons climate.
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small Town
Living Costs:
Medium Cost
Employment:
(D) Fair
Cultural Diversity:
(B) Good
Residents:
Young Professionals
School Rating:
(D) Fair
Safety Rating:
(A) Excellent
Public Transport:
(B) Good
Average Commute:
11.3 minutes
Walkability:
(A) Excellent
Climate:
Four Seasons
Shopping Mall:
-
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
-
Social and Economic Statistics of Canton, NY
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Canton
New York
United States
Per Capita Income
$22,293
$42,938
$32,693
Median Household Income
$55,531
$86,617
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
7.4%
5.2%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
10.6%
7.2%
10.5%
Age
Canton
New York
United States
Median Age
22.0
42.8
42.3
Gender
Canton
New York
United States
Male
47.9%
49.2%
49.8%
Female
52.1%
50.8%
50.2%
Race
Canton
New York
United States
White
84.8%
84.9%
80.3%
Black or African American
7.5%
4.3%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.3%
0.4%
2.7%
Asian
2.7%
3.4%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
1.7%
2.7%
2.7%
Multiracial
3.0%
4.3%
5.2%
Housing Information
Canton
New York
United States
Median Home Price
$175,700
$327,512
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$642
$1,115
$801
Family Households
32.1%
32.1%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
49.9%
49.9%
26.2%
Homeowners
41.1%
72.5%
72.9%
Renters
58.9%
27.5%
27.1%
Education
Canton
New York
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
2.5%
4.8%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
18.0%
18.0%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
9.9%
16.9%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
17.0%
11.1%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
25.7%
19.0%
15.0%
Proficiency
Canton
New York
United States
Mathematics
48.5%
56.5%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
37.0%
51.6%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Canton
New York
United States
Murder
0.0
1.0
3.0
Rape
15.6
23.6
38.0
Robbery
0.0
23.6
40.7
Assault
31.2
85.8
188.5
Property Crime
Canton
New York
United States
Burglary
31.2
137.7
336.1
Theft
249.7
918.2
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
0.0
42.2
167.1
Arson
0.0
5.5
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Canton, NY
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
school cafeterias
pet food
chinese food
food truck
middle eastern
salmon
meat
poutine
gift baskets
eastern mediterranean
kfc
maple syrup
veggies
beverage
bacon
beef
dairy
breads
cooking
pizza
hockey
clarkson university
lacrosse
hockey player
ice hockey
teams
softball
college football
ncaa
high school football
basketball
soccer
football
video games
baseball
golf
little league
fantasy football
esports
athletics
inspired by
electronic music
photography
art gallery
album covers
creativity
arts culture
library
creative
zine
exhibition
nature
collection
literature
artists
cityscapes
selfportrait
fellowships
surrealist
canvas
video games
nintendo games
books
photography
toys
crossfit
interests include
nerdy
philadelphia eagles
gaming
fulltime
hiking
pokemon
jeeps
camping
licensed veterinary technician
woodworking
fishing
dd
manga anime
local news
sports
tv
digital media
indepth interviews
business finance
photography
marketing
arts culture
television
low budget
creative
arts
editor columnist
corporate
recreation
cinema
gaming
drama
awardwinning
adirondacks
summer
sports
adirondack chairs
winter
photography
mountain
indoor
space
nature
arts
frisbee
ski
beach
snowmobiling
offroading
kayak launch
canoeing
kayaks
visitors
holiday gifts
amazon
food truck
holiday shopping
shoppi
grocery store
coffee shop
toys
coffee shops
preorders
plastic bags
gift baskets
unwrapped toys
shoppin
cart
aldi
garage sale
antiques
drivethru
shoppers
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