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Canton, NY

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Population
6,894
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
377 ft
Median Home Value
$183,800
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$796/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$62,054
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in New YorkPopulation rankingHighest population places in New YorkNearest larger communityWatertown, New York57 miles away · 23,517 residents.

About Canton

Canton is a village and the county seat of St. Lawrence County, New York, named after the Chinese port city. Centrally located and serving as the home to both St. Lawrence University and SUNY Canton, the collegiate community of approximately 7,167 is served by the Canton Central School District for public primary and secondary education.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Drought Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0rating

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