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Moving to Canton, GA
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About Canton
Canton is a city in and the county seat of Cherokee County, Georgia. The population was 32,973 in the 2020 census (up 43.6% from 2010), with a 2025 estimate of 40,778.
Home prices in Canton
The median listing price in Canton is $599,000.
Top places in Canton
- Historic Canton Theatre — Restored theater on Main Street hosting plays and entertainment, anchor of the downtown "Streetscapes" revitalization.
- Heritage Park / Etowah River Greenway — 30-acre riverfront park with pedestrian and bike trails and a natural amphitheater; free summer concerts and movies.
- Downtown Canton — Brick-paver sidewalks, lamp posts, and a growing restaurant and retail district around the Cherokee County Courthouse.
- Etowah River — Flows through the city center; kayaking and riverside recreation.
- Canton Marketplace — Major retail center opened in 2009 with big-box and specialty shops.
- Blankets Creek Trail System — Popular mountain-bike trail network just south of the city.
Commuting from Canton
- Canton is 40 miles north of downtown Atlanta via I-575 and I-75, per the city's Wikipedia geography section. I-575 passes through the eastern side of the city (exits 14–20). Expect roughly a 55–75 minute drive in normal conditions; the I-575/I-75 merge is a major commuter chokepoint, so rush-hour trips run longer. Georgia State Route 20 runs east–west through the city just south of the Etowah River, and GA-140 passes near the center.
Canton FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Canton, GA?
The median listing price in Canton is $599,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Canton, GA?
Canton is 40 miles north of downtown Atlanta via I-575 and I-75, per the city's Wikipedia geography section. I-575 passes through the eastern side of the city (exits 14–20). Expect roughly a 55–75 minute drive in normal conditions; the I-575/I-75 merge is a major commuter chokepoint, so rush-hour trips run longer. Georgia State Route 20 runs east–west through the city just south of the Etowah River, and GA-140 passes near the center.
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.