Canton is a historic county seat and growing municipality in Cherokee County, Georgia, located 40 miles north of Atlanta in the Blue Ridge foothills across zip codes 30114 and 30115. Known for its revitalized downtown mill district, Etowah River parklands, and a median home price of $525,000, Canton offers scenic mountain-foothill living with rapid suburban connectivity.
Comparing historic downtown homes near the Mill on Etowah or luxury equestrian acreage in North Canton?
Metric / Feature | Canton Georgia Data | Benchmark / Context |
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County & Region | Cherokee County, GA (Blue Ridge Foothills) | Primary Zip Codes: 30114, 30115 |
Median Home Price | $525,000 | Single-family residences range $380,000 to $1,800,000+ |
Downtown & Landmarks | Historic Canton Square & The Mill on Etowah | Revitalized adaptive reuse retail, dining, and brewery district |
Outdoor Recreation | Etowah River Park, Heritage Park, Lake Allatoona | Waterfront walking trails, kayaking, and mountain vistas |
Data source: Cherokee County Tax Assessor and City of Canton Development Services. Georgia MLS Market Reports
Canton, Georgia offers a lifestyle that blends small-town charm with the conveniences of a growing suburban city. Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains along the Etowah River, it provides residents with beautiful outdoor spaces and plentiful recreational opportunities. The community is known for its historic character, revitalized downtown district at The Mill on Etowah, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere that appeals to families, professionals, and retirees alike. With steady growth, strong local school options within Cherokee County, and easy highway access to Alpharetta and Metro Atlanta, Canton offers a balanced lifestyle that feels both peaceful and connected.
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Canton is the county seat of Cherokee County, Georgia, located in North Metro Atlanta primarily encompassing zip codes 30114 and 30115.
Downtown Canton features historic Main Street dining, boutique shopping, and the historic Mill on Etowah development, which offers riverfront gathering spaces, local restaurants, a brewery, and community events.
Canton is served by the highly rated Cherokee County School District, including top-performing public high schools such as Cherokee High School and Creekview High School.
113,639 people live in Canton, where the median age is 39.6 and the average individual income is $45,389. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Canton, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Sandra's Bakery, Laluna Bakery & Deli, and Tienda Loarca.
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| Dining | 0.49 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Dining · $ | 0.49 miles | 15 reviews | 4.5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.54 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.58 miles | 32 reviews | 4.3/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.59 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.59 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.61 miles | 5 reviews | 3.6/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 0.56 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 0.56 miles | 1 review | 4/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.53 miles | 2 reviews | 4.5/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.58 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.6 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.14 miles | 2 reviews | 3/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.31 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.47 miles | 1 review | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.54 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.56 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
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| Beauty | 0.56 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.56 miles | 1 review | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.56 miles | 3 reviews | 3.7/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.56 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.59 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.61 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
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Canton has 39,053 households, with an average household size of 2.885. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Canton do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 113,639 people call Canton home. The population density is 678 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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