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TX area data

Canton, TX

Canton, TX.

Population: 16,824 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$307,968
1-year appreciation
+0.9%
3-year appreciation
-0.3%
5-year appreciation
+13.0%
10-year appreciation
+87.8%
All-time peak (2022-07)
$316,822
House Price Index
440.1 (-0.8% YoY)

Market activity

Days to pending
117 days
New listings (monthly)
21

Rents

Typical rent
$1,475/mo

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
96.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$19.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
5
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Charter schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
strongWind, coldWave, drought, hail, heatWave

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
45.0 in

Amenities

Nearest airport
Thompson Field (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Van Zandt County Regional Airport (7 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.7 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+666 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,990
Median annual property tax
$2,711
Mean commute to work
33 min
Households with broadband internet
41.3%

Employment & development

Total county employment
10,072
Average weekly wage
$836
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Health Care
Annual residential building permits (county)
94

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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