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Canon, GA


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Canon, Georgia

Canon, Georgia, in Franklin county, is 27 miles NE of Athens, Georgia (center to center) and 82 miles NE of Atlanta, Georgia. The city has a population of 755.

The People and Families of Canon

In Canon, about 56% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Canon had a median family income of $24,375. Home offices are common in Canon.

Canon Housing

In Canon, 75% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. Residential property taxes remain low i the city.

Commuting

In Canon, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Canon strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Georgia):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Canon Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Canon Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Canon, GA

Comparing Canon to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Georgia (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity71
Children Under 5 Years Old73
Age of the Population69
Male Share of the Population67
Female Share of the Population54
Senior Citizens46
Well-Paid Single Men13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married58
Average Household Size43

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better24
College Educated Adults22
People Above Poverty13
Median Family Income11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home910
Walking and Biking to Work76
Short Commute Times56
Public Transportation Use54

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes910
Affordability of Rents98
Housing Recently Built85
People Living Alone66
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals43
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
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