Median Age
37 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
17%
Canton, GA
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,427
Population
38,780
Renter Mix
41% Rent
A historic mill town now a thriving metro-Atlanta suburb
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Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Canton combines small-town atmosphere with convenient amenities. The historic downtown features the restored Canton Theatre, surrounded by locally-owned shops and restaurants. Heritage Park offers 30 acres of walking trails and bike paths along the Etowah River Greenway, while the Cherokee County YMCA provides fitness facilities for residents. Current rental rates show one-bedroom apartments averaging $1,414 and two-bedroom units at $1,694.
Canton's history includes its early days as a textile manufacturing center, particularly known for "Canton Denim." Today, the city offers various housing options throughout its neighborhoods, including the downtown district and areas near the Bluffs Technology Park. Chattahoochee Technical College maintains a campus in Canton, and the Cherokee County Airport serves the business community. The Hickory Log Creek Reservoir provides opportunities for outdoor recreation and waterfront activities. Located 40 miles north of Atlanta via Interstate 575, Canton allows easy access to big-city amenities while maintaining its distinct community character.
Explore the City
Head out to Etowah River Park in Canton for some relaxation or exercise.
Head out to Etowah River Park in Canton for some relaxation or exercise.
Some additional retail and dining locations are just a few minutes from downtown Canton.
Some additional retail and dining locations are just a few minutes from downtown Canton.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$80,412
Average: $101,074
Education
9,667
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
18,967
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Canton has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
41%
Non-Renters
59%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
20%
Other Education
80%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Canton, GA is $1,478 for a studio, $1,436 for one bedroom, $1,673 for two bedrooms, and $2,022 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Canton has increased by 0.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,436/month
790 Sq Ft
House
$2,619/month
2,128 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,085/month
1,424 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Canton, GA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
870 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
685 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
1,054 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
901 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
886 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,522 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,426 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
855 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,568 Students
Public
Grades K-8
577 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,126 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,063 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,808 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
200 Students
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.