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Canton, Texas

city · Van Zandt County

At a glance

4,545
Population
$219,900
Median home value (all homes)
28% below U.S. median
$306,962
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,027/mo
Median rent
24% below U.S. median
$51,027
Median household income
35% below U.S. median
36.7 min
Average commute
84.5%
Homes with broadband
82.77%
Locations with fiber available
0.7%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 91 — 9% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing10% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities5% above
Taxes57% below
Insurance25% above
Commute cost21% above
For business: Texas is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college28 mi
Nearest community college25 mi
Nearest technical college36 mi
High school graduates88.8%
College graduates24.5%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

region East Texas Economic Development Company
The East Texas Regional Development Company (ETRDC) is a private non-profit certified development company established in 1983 to promote and assist with the economic development of East Texas through small business lending. Its primary lending program is the SBA 504 loan.
state Office of the Governor (Texas)
Texas Economic Development Corporation (TxEDC) markets Texas as the premier destination for business and provides information to help businesses explore opportunities in Texas. It supports the Governor’s Office of Economic Development and Tourism in promoting Texas as a premier destination for business.
state Texas Economic Development
The Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office offers resources for Texas businesses, communities and residents, as well as those looking to do business in Texas. Our office publishes in-depth reports on the economy of Texas and the state’s targeted growth industries. We also offer a number of events throughout the year, covering a wide range of business-related topics—everything from getting started in the state to growing your business internationally.
State sales taxYes
State income taxNone
Right-to-work stateYes

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