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Canton is a small city of 10,951 in Mississippi, with a median household income of $33,411
and a 4.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Canton stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.
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: 90.7
Canton's overall cost of living index is 90.7,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Canton costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Canton, MS
National Avg
Median Home Value
$113,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$886
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
40.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$33,411
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Canton's violent crime rate is 167.5 per 100,000 residents
— 56% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
167.5 /100k
Property Crime
584.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Canton is served primarily by Canton Public Schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.6:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Canton, MS
National Avg
School District
Canton Public Schools
—
Elementary Schools
4
—
Middle Schools
2
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High Schools
2
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Student/Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
21.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
77.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Canton sees average highs of 56.0°F in January
and 91.8°F in July,
with 57.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.5 inches of snow per year.
Canton's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Canton roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $113,100 and median rent is $886/month.
Canton's violent crime rate is 167.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 584.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Canton are operated by Canton Public Schools.
The district has 4 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.6:1. 21.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Canton, MS has a population of 10,951, a median household income of $33,411, and an unemployment rate of 4.0%.
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 56.0°F in January and 91.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 57.1 inches
with about 0.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Canton, MS is covered by 1 ZIP code: 39046.
The population of Canton, Mississippi is 10,951 with a median age of 35.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Canton: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $113,100, median household income $33,411, crime index 38 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. 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.
