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Canton, GA

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in Canton.

Population: 116,078 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Canton, GA is $509,477 — down 0.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $535,500 after a median 48 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,009/month. 19 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with lightning, tornado, cold wave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$509,477

Typical home value

-0.2%

1-year change

48

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$509,477
1-year appreciation
-0.2%
3-year appreciation
+4.2%
5-year appreciation
+29.3%
10-year appreciation
+98.4%
Peak value since 2000 (Nov 2024)
$513,781
House Price Index (state)
429.4 (+1.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$535,500
Median list price
$559,500
Median price per sqft
$201
1-year sale-price change
-2.8%
Median days on market
48 days
Homes sold (recent period)
536
For-sale inventory
711
Sale-to-list ratio
98.0%
Active listings
690
1-year forecast
+0.9%
Days to pending
70 days
New listings (monthly)
161

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,009/mo
1-year rent change
+0.3%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,554/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,619/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,762/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,099/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,493/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
96.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$20.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
19
Elementary schools
11
Middle schools
4
High schools
4
Avg student-teacher ratio
14.9 : 1
Schools include
Sixes Elementary School, Clayton Elementary School, Cherokee High School, Teasley Middle School, Liberty Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
lightning, tornado, cold wave, hail, ice storm
Notable hazard ratings (county)
tornado: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Moderate · ice storm: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
21
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 55% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
68.6%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
60.0°F
Average high
70.0°F
Average low
50.0°F
Annual precipitation
55.4 in
Annual snowfall
1.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8a (extreme annual low 10 to 15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
38,291
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
34,980

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area (16 mi)
National parks include
Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park, Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
17
Nearest airport
Moore Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Cobb County International Airport-McCollum Field (17 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
19
Hospitals include
HAMILTON MEDICAL CENTER, NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL FORSYTH, NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL CHEROKEE
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.6 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.5 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
26
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.5 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+1,993 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2004
Housing built before 1970
5.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
63.0%
Median annual property tax
$3,303
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
84.2%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
64,008
Average weekly wage
$1,081
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,524

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

CantonState medianUS median
Typical home value$509,477$258,265$288,527
Median sale price$535,500$305,450$325,000
Median days on market48 days64 days51 days
Typical rent$2,009/mo$1,771/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$3,303$1,615$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Canton, GA?
$509,477.
What is the median sale price in Canton, GA?
$535,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Canton, GA?
Median days on market: 48 days.
What is typical rent in Canton, GA?
Typical rent: $2,009/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Canton, GA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, tornado, cold wave, hail, ice storm.
Is Canton, GA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 21 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is X. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Canton, GA?
Risk to homes is higher than 55% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Canton, GA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Canton, GA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Canton, GA?
19 schools (11 elementary, 4 middle, 4 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Canton, GA walkable?
Walkability index: 8.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Canton, GA?
Regional Price Parity: 96.3 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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