City profile
Canton, GA
Cherokee County · Population 35,741
Canton is a town in Cherokee County, GA with about 35,741 residents and a typical home value near $408,000. It is 35 miles from Atlanta, GA, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Humid subtropical
Winter avg
43°F
Summer avg
80°F
Sunny days / yr
217
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$407,800
Typical monthly housing
$2,518
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
106
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.89%
- State income tax (top)
- 5.39%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 7.38%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate · county score 85/100
Top hazards: Tornado, Riverine flooding, Hail
Nearest major airport
42 mi to Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 30% Democratic / 69% Republican
Community
Population
35,741
Black population
13.7%
County
Cherokee County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸GA is gaining retirees — a sign of strong retiree services and community
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: summer heat, hurricanes (coast)
Highlights
- About 35,741 residents
- Typical home value about $408,000
- 35 miles from Atlanta, GA
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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