New Canton is a small town of 228 in Illinois, with a median household income of $34,643
and a 3.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is
12% below the national average.
Strengths:
New Canton stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether New Canton is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All New Canton city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 88.0
New Canton's overall cost of living index is 88.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in New Canton costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.
Metric
New Canton, IL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$58,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$731
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
64.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$34,643
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
New Canton's violent crime rate is 51.4 per 100,000 residents
— 86% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
51.4 /100k
Property Crime
282.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Metric
New Canton, IL
National Avg
School District
N/A
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
2.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
87.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
New Canton sees average highs of 36.9°F in January
and 88.6°F in July,
with 38.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 9.9 inches of snow per year.
New Canton's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average.
That makes New Canton roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $58,100 and median rent is $731/month.
New Canton's violent crime rate is 51.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 282.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.
New Canton, IL has a population of 228, a median household income of $34,643, and an unemployment rate of 3.0%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
New Canton averages 36.9°F in January and 88.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.5 inches
with about 9.9 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
New Canton, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 62356.
The population of New Canton, Illinois is 228 with a median age of 34.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in New Canton: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $58,100, median household income $34,643, crime index 14 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare New Canton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
