Canton, GA

Living in Canton

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Bikeability 16
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Walkability 47
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Commute 17
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Public Transit 20
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Affordability 63
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Public Safety 82
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Airports 76
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Hospitals 58
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Colleges 46
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Schools 22
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Residents

28k Population +7.4k (2010–19)
34  y Median Age +5 (2010–19)
29% College-Educated +5% (2010–19)
70% Family Households +2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years31%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black11%
Caucasian59%
Hispanic or Latino28%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school14%
High school graduate25%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree21%
Graduate degree8%

Households

Family household70%
Householder living alone22%
Householder not living alone8%

Economy

$61k Median Household Income +$18k (2010–19)
87% Above Poverty +2% (2010–19)
37  mi Average Commute
82% Lived Here Last Year +3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K18%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more4%

Employers

Government8%
Private sector80%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts34%
Military<1%
Sales and office24%
Service20%

Commute

Car, truck, or van87%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab1%
Walked4%
Worked at home7%

Housing

$216k Median Home Value +$42k (2010–19)
63% Built 2000 or Later
$950 Median Monthly Rent +$287 (2010–19)
48% Owner-Occupied -5% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached67%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later8%
Built 2010 to 20136%
Built 2000 to 200948%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 19792%
Built 1960 to 19693%
Built 1950 to 19591%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier6%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K4%
$100K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K28%
$200K to $249K18%
$250K to $299K14%
$300K to $399K14%
$400K to $499K6%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity39%
LP gas1%
Utility gas60%

Crime

Violent Crime in Canton

United States45
Georgia43
Atlanta Metro Area43
Cherokee County10

Property Crime in Canton

United States48
Georgia59
Atlanta Metro Area62
Cherokee County22

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (22%)(74%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton22%
Donald Trump72%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 40 5 1
Feb 44 5 0
Mar 52 5 0
Apr 60 4 0
May 67 4 0
Jun 75 4 0
Jul 78 5 0
Aug 78 4 0
Sep 71 4 0
Oct 61 4 0
Nov 52 4 0
Dec 43 5 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Canton

Inland Flooding25
Tornado20
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Canton, GA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Canton, GA

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Colleges

Colleges near Canton, GA

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Reinhardt University
6 miles, NW
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Life University
22 miles, S

Hospitals

Hospitals near Canton, GA

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Airports

Airports near Canton, GA

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Lovell Field
68 miles, NW
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McGhee Tyson Airport
112 miles, N
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Columbus Airport
122 miles, S