In Canton, Michigan, you will find one of the fastest growing communities in all of Wayne County.
We have a keen sense of where we came from and a clear vision of where we are headed. Our community offers a unique blend of rural and suburban character, traditional and modern values, and historical and futuristic perspectives.
Nestled between Detroit and Ann Arbor in southeastern Michigan, Canton is a Detroit suburb away from the bustle of the city but still convenient to many area attractions. Canton is served by Detroit's public transit system and several local taxi companies, and Detroit Metropolitan Airport is just a short drive away. With several courses in the area, including Pheasant Run Golf Club right in town, golfers have plenty of options. North of Canton at Maybury State Park, nearly 1000 acres of forest, meadows and grassland play host to hiking, horseback riding, fishing and other outdoor pursuits. Whether learning about local history at the Canton Historical Museum or watching a live musical or theatrical performance at Village Theater at Cherry Hill, Canton has a number of attractions worth exploring. Canton's dining options are varied, ranging from Thai to Middle Eastern to Mexican cuisine.
Canton is served by three school districts, which include Plymouth-Canton Community Schools, Wayne-Westland Schools and Van Buren Schools. The Plymouth-Canton Community Schools serve most of Canton, which consists of 14 elementary schools, five middle schools and two high schools. Two new elementary schools, a middle school and a new high school are currently under construction. Newcomers to the community may consult with their Realtor or the Chamber of Commerce for information regarding school district boundary lines. In addition to the highly regarded public education institutions, Canton is also home to a number of private institutions.
Major employers include Plymouth Canton School District, Meijers Thrifty Acres, Kmart Corporation, American Yazaki, Miesel Sysco Foods, and Charter Township of Canton.
Plymouth-Canton Community operates 26 schools and educational buildings. Canton Township students go to one of three district schools, including the Plymouth-Canton Community Schools, the Wayne-Westland Schools (Walker-Winter Elementary) and Van Buren Schools. Plymouth Canton Schools includes most of Canton Township, city of Plymouth, Plymouth Township, and portions of Salem, Superior, and Northville Townships.
Canton has a wide variety of private schools, including All Saints Catholic School, Plymouth Christian Academy, Agape Christian Academy, and Plymouth Canton Montessori.
Canton is rich with opportunities for leisure time activity, making it not only an exciting place to live and work, but also an exciting place to play. The community provides a host of facilities and organized events that promote individual and family activity.
Canton is home to two top-notch golf courses. Pheasant Run Golf Club is a beautiful 27-hole course with wide fairways lined by young trees. The challenging layout covers more than 300 acres of rolling terrain, and features three nines, which can be played either as eighteen holes or as nine holes.
Fellows Creek Golf Club boasts 27 holes over three unique nine-hole courses, which are played in three eighteen-hole combinations. The East Course has water hazards and the West Course is known for its dense tree-lined fairways.
Housing Cost
Prices for single-family homes for sale in Canton range from $130,000 to over $1,000,000. The average price for a single-family home sold in Canton was a little less than $270,000. Condos range in price from $90,000 to over $400,000, with the average sale price a little above $180,000.
The median home cost in Canton is $268,300. Home appreciation the last year has been -3.73 percent.
Compared to the rest of the country, Canton's cost of living is 3.93% Lower than the U.S. average.
Demographics
Estimated population 76,366. Canton covers 36.0 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 679 feet above sea level.
Zip codes: 48187, 48188 - Area code commonly used in this area: 734
Weather
Canton, MI climate is warm during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 70's and very cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 20's.
The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 84.70 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 17.60 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 21 degrees Fahrenheit, and fairly limited during winter with an average difference of 15 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Canton is 32.80 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is September with an average rainfall of 3.49 Inches.
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