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Canton, PA


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Canton, Pennsylvania

Canton, Pennsylvania, in Bradford county, is 64 miles W of Scranton, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 134 miles SE of Buffalo, New York. The town has a population of 1,807.

The People and Families of Canton

In Canton, about 52% of adults are married. Canton offers a lot of one-person housing. Looking at the town, you'll find a large share of the people are not married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Canton had a median family income of $37,645. In Canton, try going next door to borrow a cup of sugar or an inkjet printer cartridge -- home offices are quite common in Canton.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Canton gave more campaign money ($300) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Canton Housing

Owners occupy 51% of the housing units in Canton. On average, the construction date of housing in the town is earlier than you'll find in most places. If the number of studio apartments and one-bedroom apartments is any indication, then Canton is a popular and practical place to live on one's own. One of the strengths of the town is the availability of reasonably priced apartment rentals.

Commuting

In Canton, 84% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

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Affordability of Rents
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Top 5%trophyCanton Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Canton, PA

Comparing Canton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Pennsylvania (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population88
Senior Citizens76
Children Under 5 Years Old68
Age of the Population43
Well-Paid Single Men43
Male Share of the Population33
Racial Diversity23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size46
Portion of People Married34

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults66
Median Family Income43
People Above Poverty42
People in Middle Class or Better32

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home910
Short Commute Times66
Walking and Biking to Work44
Public Transportation Use32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
Affordability of Rents910
People Living Alone97
Seasonal and Vacation Housing58
Affordability of Property Taxes58
Housing Recently Built12
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