Apartments for rent in Canton, GA

Canton, a town in Georgia, has a population of approximately 24,000. Families with young children are a common sight, as kids under 5 make up an above-average 8% of the community. Overall, the city's population, with an average age of just over 35, is younger than most cities in Georgia. In terms of housing, residents are fairly evenly split between owning (52%) and renting (48%) their home. The average rent of $1,008 per month is roughly the same as the state average.

Averaging about 35 minutes, Canton's commute time is longer than the state average of about 28 minutes. Driving a vehicle is the most common mode of getting to work, selected by 40% of residents, while public transportation is not widely used. Walking (2%) isn't a common means of commuting to work, though the number exceeds the national average.

Canton residents have a wide range of industries from which to choose, the most common four of which are retail, entertainment, construction, and healthcare. Together, these industries account for 26% of the city's workforce. Meanwhile, looking at job function, many residents work in sales, making it the top profession in the city. Canton workers earn an average annual income of just over $65,000, roughly the same as the state average. However, Canton compares less favorably to the national average ($73,345). Among residents over the age of 25 in Canton, 12% have a Bachelor's degree and 3% have earned a Master's degree or Doctorate.