Canton, NY

Living in Canton

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Bikeability 82
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Walkability 100
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Commute 100
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Public Transit 76
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Affordability 72
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Public Safety 91
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Airports 7
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Hospitals 57
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Colleges 91
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Schools 57
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Residents

6.5k Population +228 (2010–19)
22  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
54% College-Educated +8% (2010–19)
50% Family Households -1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years7%
15 to 34 years61%
35 to 54 years12%
55 to 74 years14%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black6%
Caucasian86%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Other1%

Education

Less than high school4%
High school graduate22%
Some College20%
Bachelor's degree22%
Graduate degree32%

Households

Family household50%
Householder living alone37%
Householder not living alone14%

Economy

$62k Median Household Income +$9.2k (2010–19)
81% Above Poverty
16  mi Average Commute
72% Lived Here Last Year +16% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K29%
$25K to $49K13%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more5%

Employers

Government10%
Private sector51%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance1%
Factory and transportation5%
Mgt, science, and arts60%
Sales and office23%
Service10%

Commute

Car, truck, or van49%
Public transportation1%
Walked42%
Worked at home8%

Housing

$169k Median Home Value +$30k (2010–19)
4% Built 2000 or Later
$777 Median Monthly Rent +$274 (2010–19)
42% Owner-Occupied -3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached52%
Multiple units6%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19991%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier46%

Home Value

$50K to $99K15%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K37%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K3%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M1%

House Heating Type

Electricity19%
Fuel oil, kerosene5%
LP gas<1%
Utility gas74%

Crime

Violent Crime in Canton

United States45
New York39
St. Lawrence County6

Property Crime in Canton

United States48
New York28
St. Lawrence County10

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (52%)(41%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton47%
Donald Trump44%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 17 2 17
Feb 20 2 15
Mar 30 2 11
Apr 44 3 3
May 55 3 0
Jun 64 4 0
Jul 69 4 0
Aug 67 4 0
Sep 59 4 0
Oct 47 4 0
Nov 36 3 5
Dec 24 3 15

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Canton

Inland Flooding17
Tornado3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Canton, NY

Private Schools

Private Schools near Canton, NY

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St Mary's School
0 miles, NE
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Locust Grove
7 miles, W
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Colleges

Colleges near Canton, NY

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Clarkson University
9 miles, NE
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Canton, NY

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Gouverneur Hospital
23 miles, SW

Airports

Airports near Canton, NY

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