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Moving to Canton, CT
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About Canton
Canton is a small Farmington Valley town of about 10,124 people (2020 census), incorporated in 1806. Its villages — Canton Center, Canton Valley, North Canton, and Collinsville — sit along the Farmington River, which runs through the town.
Home prices in Canton
The median listing price in Canton is $379,900.
Top places in Canton
- Collinsville — historic Collins Axe factory town and the Canton Historical Museum.
- Gallery on the Green — downtown gallery space (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Farmington River Trail (shown in the Commons photos below) — biking and walking along the river.
- Collinsville Canoe & Kayak — described as New England's largest specialty canoe and kayak store.
- The Shops at Farmington Valley — open-air shopping center along U.S. Route 44.
Commuting from Canton
- Canton is served by U.S. Routes 44 and 202 and Connecticut Routes 177, 179, and 309 (per Wikipedia's Canton article, read September 25, 2026).
- Commuter bus service to Hartford is provided by Connecticut Transit Hartford, with a Park & Ride lot on Old River Road in Collinsville (per Wikipedia, read September 25, 2026).
- Bradley International Airport is about 13 miles away in Windsor Locks; there is no passenger rail in town.
Canton FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Canton, CT?
The median listing price in Canton is $379,900. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Canton, CT?
Canton is served by U.S. Routes 44 and 202 and Connecticut Routes 177, 179, and 309 (per Wikipedia's Canton article, read September 25, 2026).
Town links
Town government
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the Connecticut State Department of Education.