Canton is a small town of 133 in Indiana, with a median household income of $69,271
.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Canton stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Canton is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All 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: 94.0
Canton's overall cost of living index is 94.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Canton costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Canton, IN
National Avg
Median Home Value
$120,400
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
N/A
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
100.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$69,271
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Canton's violent crime rate is 167.6 per 100,000 residents
— 56% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
167.6 /100k
Property Crime
299.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Metric
Canton, IN
National Avg
School District
N/A
—
Elementary Schools
N/A
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
N/A
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
24.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
100.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Canton sees average highs of 41.0°F in January
and 86.6°F in July,
with 46.9 inches of annual precipitation
and 14.1 inches of snow per year.
Canton's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Canton roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $120,400 and median rent is N/A/month.
Canton's violent crime rate is 167.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 299.6 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.
Canton, IN has a population of 133, a median household income of $69,271, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
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.
Canton averages 41.0°F in January and 86.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.9 inches
with about 14.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Canton, Indiana is 133 with a median age of 79.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Canton: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $120,400, median household income $69,271, crime index 32 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Canton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.