Latest available · Census ACS 5-Year (2024)
What Is the Average Rent in Canton city, Mississippi?
City · Census ACS 5-Year estimates
The median gross rent in Canton city, Mississippi is $989/month (±$77), based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). The median home value is $112,000 (±$12,599), and the median household income is $38,337/year. The unemployment rate in Madison County, Mississippi was 2.5% as of April 2026 (preliminary). Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2024 5-Year Estimates.
Housing Metrics for Canton city, Mississippi
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Gross Rent | $989 |
| Median Home Value | $112,000 |
| Median Household Income | $38,337 |
| Total Housing Units | 4,811 |
| Renter-Occupied Units | 3,075 |
| Renter-Occupied Share | 64% |
| Households Paying 50%+ Income | 381 households |
| Unemployment Rate(April 2026) | 2.5% |
How does Canton city, Mississippi compare?
Median gross rent ranked against all cities in Mississippi.
Higher rent than 77% of cities in Mississippi · 66th of 285
| # | City | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gluckstadt city | $2,254 |
| 2 | Lynchburg CDP | $1,915 |
| 3 | Madison city | $1,853 |
| … 62 more … | ||
| 66 | Canton city(you are here) | $989 |
| … 216 more … | ||
| 283 | Bentonia town | $284 |
| 284 | Jonestown town | $277 |
| 285 | Mayersville town | $238 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Canton city, Mississippi?
The median gross rent in Canton city, Mississippi is $989/month, based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Gross rent includes contract rent plus utilities. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.
What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Canton city, Mississippi?
The median rent for a 2-bedroom in Canton city, Mississippi is not available based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.
What is the median home value in Canton city, Mississippi?
The median home value in Canton city, Mississippi is $112,000 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).
What percentage of renters in Canton city are rent-burdened?
In Canton city, Mississippi, 381 households pay 50% or more of their income for rent. A household is considered rent-burdened when it spends more than 30% of income on housing costs.
What is the median household income in Canton city, Mississippi?
The median household income in Canton city, Mississippi is $38,337/year according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).
How reliable is Census ACS data for small areas?
The ACS 5-Year estimates combine 60 months of data for more reliable figures in smaller geographies. Each estimate has a margin of error (MOE). For example, the median rent of $989 has a margin of error of ±$77. In very small areas, MOEs can be large relative to the estimate.
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