Canton, NY
Living in Canton
Bikeability82
Walkability100
Commute100
Public Transit76
Affordability72
Public Safety91
Airports7
Hospitals57
Colleges91
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools57
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
6.5kPopulation+228 (2010–19)
22 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
54%College-Educated+8% (2010–19)
50%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years7%
15 to 34 years61%
35 to 54 years12%
55 to 74 years14%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black6%
Caucasian86%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Other1%
Education
Less than high school4%
High school graduate22%
Some College20%
Bachelor's degree22%
Graduate degree32%
Households
Family household50%
Householder living alone37%
Householder not living alone14%
Economy
$62kMedian Household Income+$9.2k (2010–19)
81%Above Poverty
16 mi Average Commute
72%Lived Here Last Year+16% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K29%
$25K to $49K13%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government10%
Private sector51%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance1%
Factory and transportation5%
Mgt, science, and arts60%
Sales and office23%
Service10%
Commute
Car, truck, or van49%
Public transportation1%
Walked42%
Worked at home8%
Housing
$169kMedian Home Value+$30k (2010–19)
4%Built 2000 or Later
$777Median Monthly Rent+$274 (2010–19)
42%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached52%
Multiple units6%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19991%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier46%
Home Value
$50K to $99K15%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K37%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K3%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M1%
House Heating Type
Electricity19%
Fuel oil, kerosene5%
LP gas<1%
Utility gas74%
Crime
Violent Crime in Canton
United States45
New York39
St. Lawrence County6
Property Crime in Canton
United States48
New York28
St. Lawrence County10
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (52%)(41%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton47%
Donald Trump44%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 17 | 2 | 17 |
| Feb | 20 | 2 | 15 |
| Mar | 30 | 2 | 11 |
| Apr | 44 | 3 | 3 |
| May | 55 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 47 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 36 | 3 | 5 |
| Dec | 24 | 3 | 15 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Canton
Inland Flooding17
Tornado3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Canton, NY
Private Schools
Private Schools near Canton, NY
St Mary's School
0 miles, NE
Little River Community School
5 miles, S
Locust Grove
7 miles, W
Anderson Valley School
8 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Canton, NY
St Lawrence University
1 miles, SE
Clarkson University
9 miles, NE
SUNY College at Potsdam
11 miles, NE
Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science
47 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Canton, NY
Canton-Potsdam Hospital
11 miles, NE
St Lawrence Psych Center
16 miles, NW
Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center
17 miles, W
Gouverneur Hospital
23 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Canton, NY
Ogdensburg International Airport
16 miles, W
Watertown International Airport
59 miles, SW
Plattsburgh International Airport
84 miles, E
Burlington International Airport
100 miles, E