Canton, Georgia

Small Georgia city with local appeal

Southeast Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta, GA Metro

WhereAtHome Score

66.4

D

out of 100

Overview

Canton is a Georgia city with a population of approximately 36,857, part of the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta, GA metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $517,963. Median household income is $75,414.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 36,857 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $517,963 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $75,414 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 28.5 minutes
  • Part of the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta, GA metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

36,857

Source: Census ACS

$517,963

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$75,414

Source: Census ACS

28.5 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

21

Source: Walk Score

109 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Cherokee County (county-level results)

30%
69%
Democrat 48,838
Republican 112,142
Leans R+39.0

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 39.7/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 40.1/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 47.3/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 65/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 21/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 48/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 66.4

Location

Canton, GA (34.2059, -84.4578)
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Last Updated: 2026-01-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.