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Houses in Canton, TX (Van Zandt County) — Census median home value $189,200, county listing prices up about 4.1% over the past year. Market data for Canton houses and the broader area.
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Canton, TX is in Van Zandt County, Texas — this guide covers houses in Canton and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 4,411, with a median household income of $48,858. Census data puts the median value of houses in Canton at $189,200.
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Market overview
Canton housing market
Canton is in Van Zandt County, Texas. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Canton and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$189,200
Population (Census ACS)
4,411
Median household income
$48,858
County price trend (2025)
4.06% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
Canton market snapshot
Population
4,411
County
Van Zandt County
Median Household Income
$48,858
Median Home Value (city)
$189,200
Median Gross Rent
$985/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+4.1%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Canton's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $189,200.
County Price Trend
Van Zandt County's FHFA house price index shows a 4.06% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Canton has an estimated population of 4,411 and a median household income of $48,858, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Canton's Census-reported median home value works out to about 3.9x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 24% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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County guide: Van Zandt County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Canton.
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Nearby communities include Myrtle Springs, Edgewood, Fruitvale, Ben Wheeler, Grand Saline, Van, Wills Point, Callender Lake, Edom.
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Wills Point market data
Nearby city · ~13.5 mi
Callender Lake market data
Nearby city · ~16.3 mi
Edom market data
Nearby city · ~19.4 mi
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Mabank (~19.1 mi), Eustace (~19.2 mi), Murchison (~20.3 mi), Alba (~20.9 mi), Gun Barrel City (~22.1 mi), Payne Springs (~22.6 mi), Brownsboro (~22.9 mi), Emory (~23.0 mi), Mineola (~23.3 mi), Hideaway (~24.1 mi), Athens (~24.4 mi), Enchanted Oaks (~24.5 mi), Log Cabin (~24.7 mi), East Tawakoni (~24.7 mi), Caney City (~25.9 mi), Tool (~26.1 mi).
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Census & home facts
Canton data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
4,411
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$189,200
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$48,858
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$985
County FHFA annual change (2025)
4.06%
Census place type
city
County
Van Zandt County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
6.16 sq mi
Census GEOID
4812496
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Local life
Life in Canton
Schools
WILLS POINT ISD — 5 schools, 2,765 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Van Zandt addresses may be served by WILLS POINT ISD, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Common questions
Canton FAQ
What are houses worth in Canton, TX?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Canton at $189,200.
How much do houses cost in Canton, TX?
For owner-occupied houses in Canton, Census ACS data shows a median value of $189,200. Active listing prices in Van Zandt County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Canton, TX?
Canton houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Van Zandt County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Canton, TX?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Canton's population at approximately 4,411.
What's the median rent in Canton, TX?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Canton at approximately $985 per month.
What is the median household income in Canton, TX?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Canton at approximately $48,858.
Is the Canton housing market growing?
Van Zandt County's FHFA house price index shows a 4.06% annual change in 2025.
Is Canton, TX affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Canton's median home value at about 3.9 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 24% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
What school district serves Canton, TX?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest WILLS POINT ISD for many Canton addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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