Canton, GA—30114
Real Estate Data & Market Trends
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Home Price Trends — Canton, GA
As of Oct '25, the median home price in Canton, GA is $468,000, with a year-over-year change of -0.3%. This indicates that home prices in Canton, GA are flat. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 0.9%, suggesting a relatively flat housing market in the next year.
Cost per Home Type
| Home Type | Median Home Value | YoY % Change |
|---|---|---|
All Homes | $468,000 | -0.3% |
| Single Family | $470,000 | -0.2% |
| Condos | $329,000 | 3.1% |
Cost per Home Size
| Home Size | Median Home Value | YoY % Change |
|---|---|---|
1 Bed | N/A | N/A |
2 Bed | $332,000 | -0.9% |
3 Bed | $394,000 | -0.8% |
4 Bed | $491,000 | -0.2% |
| 5 Bed | $656,000 | 0.3% |
% of Housing Stock
Rental Trends — Canton, GA
As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Canton, GA is $2,060, with a year-over-year rent change of 2.5%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Canton, GA is 1-bedrooms: $1,410, 2-bedrooms: $1,600, 3-bedrooms: $2,150, 4-bedrooms: $2,440. The most common rental property sizes in Canton, GA are 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom, accounting for 30.4% and 30.1% of the rental stock.
| Type | Median Rent | Average Rent |
|---|---|---|
| Average Rent | $2,100 | $2,060 |
| Studio Rent | N/A | N/A |
| 1 Bed Rent | $1,430 | $1,410 |
| 2 Bed Rent | $1,560 | $1,600 |
| 3 Bed Rent | $2,120 | $2,150 |
| 4 Bed Rent | $2,370 | $2,440 |
% of Rental Stock
Property Listings — Canton, GA
As of Oct '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Canton, GA is 56. This is a increase of 32.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 39.0%, representing a large inventory and a lot of supply pressure on home prices.
| Metric | Zip Code Average | Year over Year % Change |
|---|---|---|
Median Listing Price | $514,000 | -8.0% |
Listing Count | 373 | 17.0% |
| Listings as % of Homes | 1.0% | 17.0% |
Days on Market | 56 | 32.0% |
Demographics — Canton, GA
As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Canton, GA has a population of 60,300, which has increased by 13.4% over the past 5 years. Canton, GA is a popular place for families, as children make up 25.9% of the population. The area has a moderately educated workforce, with 34.8% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 21.9% reporting working from home.
| Metric | Latest Census | YoY % Change |
|---|---|---|
Population | 60,300 | 13.4% |
% Under 18 | 25.9% | -1.9% |
% Seniors | 16.0% | 12.7% |
% WFH | 21.9% | 143.3% |
% w/ College Degree | 34.8% | 5.5% |
As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Canton, GA is a predominantly white area, with 68.0% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 6.6% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Canton, GA is hispanic, making up 17.7% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 9.8% of the population in Canton, GA, and this percentage has decreased by 22.8% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.
Race and Ethnicity
| Metric | Latest Census | 5-Year % Change |
|---|---|---|
% White | 68.0% | -6.6% |
% Black | 9.5% | 26.7% |
% Hispanic | 17.7% | 0.6% |
% Asian | 0.8% | -50.0% |
% Foreign Born | 9.8% | -22.8% |
Mortgage and Risk — Canton, GA
According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 1660 mortgage originations in Canton, GA, of which 81.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 58.0%, with 23.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Canton, GA. Investor activity is low, as 1.0% of loans were by investors. 14.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.
Mortgages
| Metric | Zip Code Average |
|---|---|
Total Loan Originations | 1,660 |
% Conventional Loans | 81.0% |
% Government Loans | 19.0% |
% Investor Loans | 1.0% |
% Second Loans | 1.0% |
% Cash Out Refinance | 14.0% |
Loan Activity
Rentals and Section 8 — Canton, GA
As of 2024, the percent of homes in Canton, GA under the Section 8 program is 3.6%. This is considered low, suggesting that the neighborhood is sparsely composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. In Canton, GA, all tracked home sizes have HUD payment amounts above market rent, suggesting strong Section 8 opportunity across the board.
Section 8 Market Size
Total Units under HUD | 408 |
Total Units Section 8 | 251 |
% Rentals under Section 8 | 3.6% |
% Occupied Section 8 | 62.0% |
Section 8 Opportunity
| Home Size | HUD Premium | Market Rent | Max HUD Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom | $300 | $1,430 | $1,730 |
| 2 Bedroom | $350 | $1,560 | $1,910 |
| 3 Bedroom | $180 | $2,120 | $2,300 |
| 4 Bedroom | $400 | $2,370 | $2,770 |
Affordability — Canton, GA
Home Price to Income Ratio
| Metric | Zip Code Average |
|---|---|
| Home Price to Income Ratio | 4.5 |
| Median Home Price | $468,000 |
| Median Household Income | $97,700 |