Canton, TX

City

Rent in Canton

Median Gross Rent

$1,027

Rent-to-Income Ratio

32.7%

Renter Share

31.5%

Median Renter Income

$28,870

Avg Household Size

2.2

Median Rent by Bedrooms

Median monthly rent by number of bedrooms. Shows how rent scales with unit size in the area.

1 Bedroom: $842
2 Bedrooms: $969
3 Bedrooms: $1,424

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Gross Rent Distribution

How monthly rents are spread across the area. Helps you understand the typical rent range and where most units fall.

Under $1,000: 48.0%
$1,000-$1,500: 33.8%
$1,500-$2,000: 16.0%
$2,000-$2,500: 0.0%
$2,500+: 2.1%
No Cash Rent: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Rent Burden

Share of renters spending a given portion of their income on rent. Spending 30%+ is considered cost-burdened by HUD standards.

Under 20% (comfortable): 20.6%
20-30% (moderate): 15.8%
30-50% (cost-burdened): 40.4%
50%+ (severely cost-burdened): 23.1%
Not Computed: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Renters vs. Owners Median Income

Compares the median income of renter households to owner households in the same area.

Owner Households: $71,419
Renter Households: $28,870

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Contract Rent Distribution

Monthly rent before utilities. Compare with Gross Rent to estimate typical utility costs in the area.

Under $1,000: 63.7%
$1,000-$1,500: 34.2%
$1,500-$2,000: 0.0%
$2,000-$2,500: 2.1%
$2,500+: 0.0%
No Cash Rent: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Nearby Neighborhoods in Canton

Lawrence Springs / Jones

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources