City

Canton, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  St. Lawrence County  ·  New York

👥12,294Population
💰$72,652Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂32.0Median Age
🏠$148,900Median Home Value▼ 47% below avg
🎓56.8%College Grads▲ 47% above avg
📊5.1%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.0% Female 51.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.5%Hispanic: 3.1%Black: 3.5%Asian: 2.2%Other: 2.1%Race
White88.5%
Hispanic3.1%
Black3.5%
Asian2.2%
Other2.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
8%
18–24
30%
25–44
19%
45–64
22%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age32.0 yrs
Avg HH Size1.96
Below Poverty8.2% ▼ 18% below avg
College Grads56.8% ▲ 47% above avg
Unemployment5.1% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma104 (1.6%)
HS Graduate1,198 (18.9%)
Some College802 (12.7%)
Associates633 (10%)
Bachelors1,345 (21.2%)
Graduate Degree2,251 (35.5%)

Education

No HS: 1.6%HS Grad: 18.9%Some College: 12.7%Associates: 10%Bachelors: 21.2%Graduate: 35.5%Edu
No HS1.6%
HS Grad18.9%
Some College12.7%
Associates10.0%
Bachelors21.2%
Graduate35.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 57.9%Renter: 42.1%Tenure
Owner57.9%
Renter42.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$72,652 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$148,900 ▼ 47% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$901/mo
Total Housing Units4,645
Vacant Units222

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
70%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
17%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
58%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
7%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
62%
About Canton, NY

Canton is a city in New York, located in St. Lawrence County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 12,294 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 32 years.

Economically, Canton is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $72,652 is near the national average. Approximately 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.1%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Canton is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $148,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $901 per month.

The population of Canton is well-educated. 56.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (88.48%).

Canton, NY offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within New York.

ZIP Codes in Canton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
13617 12,294 $72,652 $148,900 $901 5.1% 56.8% 57.9%