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Canton, MI

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in Canton.

Population: 99,041 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Canton, MI is $410,267 — up 1.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $309,625 after a median 37 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,027/month. 21 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with coldwave, icestorm, inlandflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 8.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$410,267

Median home value

+1.6%

1-year change

37

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$410,267
1-year appreciation
+1.6%
3-year appreciation
+9.6%
5-year appreciation
+23.9%
10-year appreciation
+65.9%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$411,136
House Price Index (state)
387.5 (+5.5% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$309,625
Median list price
$320,000
Median price per sqft
$198
1-year sale-price change
+2.0%
Median days on market
37 days
Homes sold (recent period)
41
For-sale inventory
237
Sale-to-list ratio
99.0%
Active listings
35
1-year forecast
+0.9%
Days to pending
24 days
New listings (monthly)
127

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,027/mo
1-year rent change
+3.5%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,285/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,430/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,800/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,200/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,385/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
92.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
20.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
21
Elementary schools
16
Middle schools
1
High schools
4
Charter schools
5
School districts serving the area
Canton Charter Academy, Canton Preparatory High School, Plymouth-Canton Community Schools
Schools include
Canton Charter Academy, Canton Preparatory High School, Tonda Elementary School, Discovery Middle School, Dodson Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, lightning, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Low · coldWave: Very High · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively High · iceStorm: Very High
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 11% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
4.3%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Gelman Sciences Inc. (16.3 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
52.0°F
Average high
62.0°F
Average low
42.0°F
Annual precipitation
32.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
61
Days with Good air quality
70
Days with Moderate air quality
272
Days with Unhealthy air quality
3
Highest AQI recorded (year)
226

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
115,025
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
102,706

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
4
Nearest national park
River Raisin National Battlefield Park (26 mi)
National parks include
River Raisin National Battlefield Park, Perry's Victory & International Peace Memorial
Airports within 30 mi
71
Nearest airport
Canton-Plymouth-Mettetal Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Willow Run Airport (YIP) (4 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
19
Hospitals include
ST JOE MERCY HOSPITAL SYSTEM LIVONIA, ASCENSION PROVIDENCE HOSPITAL, SOUTHFIELD AND NOVI, SURGEONS CHOICE MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-7,068 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,989
Housing built before 1970
7.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
29.8%
Median annual property tax
$5,252
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
87.3%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
638,129
Average weekly wage
$1,426
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
955

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

CantonState medianUS median
Median home value$410,267$246,351$289,727
Median sale price$309,625$265,000$325,000
Median days on market37 days36 days51 days
Typical rent$2,027/mo$1,494/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$5,252$2,175$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

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

Common questions

What is the median home value in Canton, MI?
$410,267.
What is the median sale price in Canton, MI?
$309,625.
How long do homes take to sell in Canton, MI?
Median days on market: 37 days.
What is typical rent in Canton, MI?
Typical rent: $2,027/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Canton, MI?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, lightning, strongWind.
Is Canton, MI in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone X; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Canton, MI?
Risk to homes is higher than 11% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Canton, MI?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Canton, MI?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Canton, MI?
21 schools (16 elementary, 1 middle, 4 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Canton, MI walkable?
Walkability index: 7.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Canton, MI?
Moderate. Median AQI: 61. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Canton, MI?
Regional Price Parity: 92.0 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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