What are the schools like in Canton, MN?

School district data for Canton is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Canton?

The median household income in Canton, MN is $56,250 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 7.4%.

What is the weather like in Canton, MN?

Canton has an average high temperature of 23.8°F in January and 79.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 46.6 inches.

Canton, MN Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Canton, MN affordable or expensive?

Canton's cost of living index is 93, where 100 represents the national average. This means Canton is 7% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $85,500 and the median rent is $581 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Canton, MN?

Canton has a violent crime rate of 38.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 289.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Canton, MN a Good Place to Live?

Canton is a small town of 463 in Minnesota, with a median household income of $56,250 and a 7.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is 7% below the national average.

Strengths: Canton stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. 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: 93.1

Canton's overall cost of living index is 93.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Canton costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.

Metric	Canton, MN	National Avg
Median Home Value	$85,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$581	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	83.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$56,250	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Canton's violent crime rate is 38.0 per 100,000 residents — 90% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

38.0 /100k

Property Crime

289.6 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Canton, MN	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	15.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	89.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Canton sees average highs of 23.8°F in January and 79.8°F in July, with 36.7 inches of annual precipitation and 46.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Canton, MN
Average High — January	23.8°F
Average High — July	79.8°F
Annual Precipitation	36.7"
Annual Snowfall	46.6"

Demographics

Metric	Canton, MN	National Avg
Population	463	—
Median Age	36.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	7.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	94.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	3.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.9%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	33.0%	22.2%
65 and over	8.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Harmony, MN 4 mi Burr Oak, IA 6 mi Mabel, MN 8 mi Preston, MN 12 mi Lanesboro, MN 13 mi

ZIP Codes in Canton

Canton, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code:

55922

Canton vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Canton, MN affordable or expensive?

Canton's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average. That makes Canton roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $85,500 and median rent is $581/month.

What is the crime rate in Canton, MN?

Canton's violent crime rate is 38.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 289.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Canton?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Canton, MN a good place to live?

Canton, MN has a population of 463, a median household income of $56,250, and an unemployment rate of 7.4%. 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.

What is the weather like in Canton?

Canton averages 23.8°F in January and 79.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 36.7 inches with about 46.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Canton?

Canton, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 55922.

What is the population of Canton?

The population of Canton, Minnesota is 463 with a median age of 36.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Canton?

Key numbers for living in Canton: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $85,500, median household income $56,250, crime index 12 (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.