Canton, PA

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Population
1,682
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,225 ft
USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
Median Home Value
$126,300
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$715/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$42,132
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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Tucked into a scenic valley in Bradford County, Canton offers a quiet, small-town setting surrounded by northern Pennsylvania's rolling hills and farmlands. It is an easy place to find your footing, featuring peaceful residential streets, open countryside just down the road, and convenient routes to nearby hubs like Troy and Williamsport. Life here moves at a relaxed pace, offering a classic rural atmosphere with everyday essentials close at hand.

Daily life centers around a cozy downtown area anchored by local shops, churches, and the Green Free Library. War Memorial Park is the main gathering spot for families and neighbors, complete with a public swimming pool, ball fields, playgrounds, and shaded picnic pavilions. Between Saturday farmers markets, community sports, and fishing along Towanda Creek, Canton provides a welcoming, close-knit setting where it is easy to feel right at home.

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