Canton Town, ME

Living in Canton Town

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Bikeability 17
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Walkability 54
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Commute 19
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Public Transit 19
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Affordability 61
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Public Safety 92
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Airports 18
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Hospitals 72
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Colleges 53
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Schools 3
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Residents

819 Population -345 (2010–19)
48  y Median Age +4 (2010–19)
24% College-Educated +12% (2010–19)
64% Family Households -10% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years13%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years29%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian3%
Caucasian93%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial1%
Native American1%

Education

Less than high school10%
High school graduate36%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree20%
Graduate degree3%

Households

Family household64%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone10%

Economy

$55k Median Household Income +$12k (2010–19)
82% Above Poverty +2% (2010–19)
36  mi Average Commute
91% Lived Here Last Year +8% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K29%
$25K to $49K19%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K12%
$150K to $199K5%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector74%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance15%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts35%
Sales and office19%
Service21%

Commute

Car, truck, or van93%
Walked5%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$144k Median Home Value +$46k (2010–19)
12% Built 2000 or Later
$592 Median Monthly Rent +$172 (2010–19)
55% Owner-Occupied -13% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, detached67%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home20%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 19693%
Built 1950 to 19591%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier35%

Home Value

Less than $50K14%
$50K to $99K20%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K24%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%

House Heating Type

Electricity12%
Fuel oil, kerosene53%
LP gas16%
Wood20%

Crime

Violent Crime in Canton Town

United States45
Maine15
Oxford County12

Property Crime in Canton Town

United States48
Maine27
Oxford County39

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (50%)(44%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton39%
Donald Trump51%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 15 3 20
Feb 18 3 18
Mar 28 4 16
Apr 41 4 4
May 53 4 0
Jun 62 4 0
Jul 66 4 0
Aug 65 4 0
Sep 57 4 0
Oct 45 5 0
Nov 35 5 4
Dec 22 4 17

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Canton Town

Inland Flooding60
Tornado7
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Canton Town, ME

Private Schools

Private Schools near Canton Town, ME

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Hezion Academy
8 miles, W
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Holy Savior School
13 miles, W
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Kents Hill School
16 miles, E

Colleges

Colleges near Canton Town, ME

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Bates College
27 miles, S

Hospitals

Hospitals near Canton Town, ME

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Rumford Hospital
14 miles, W
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Airports

Airports near Canton Town, ME

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Manchester Airport
122 miles, SW