Moving to Canton, Georgia: The 2026 Data Guide
Canton is in Cherokee County, Georgia (ZIP codes 30114, 30115). Not Canton, Ohio. · Homes for sale in Canton · Cherokee County
As of 2026-09-06, the median home sold in Canton, Georgia over the last 12 months went for $532,000 (885 closings across 190 communities in Momentum’s MLS record), about $198 per square foot for a median 2,666-sq-ft home built around 2010. Homes currently listed have been on the market a median of 25 days, and with 354 active listings against that sales pace the city is carrying roughly 4.8 months of supply. Sellers have been getting about 97% of their original asking price. That median is 32% above the median across Momentum’s Florida and Georgia coverage.
What your budget buys in Canton
Three price points from 653 recent Canton closings in our record, each showing what actually closed within 10% of that price:
- Around $395,000: the typical sale in this band was a 3-bed, 2.5-bath home of about 1,924 sq ft, built around 2004 (123 sales).
- Around $532,000: the typical sale in this band was a 4-bed, 3-bath home of about 2,622 sq ft, built around 2016 (140 sales).
- Around $659,900: the typical sale in this band was a 4-bed, 3.5-bath home of about 3,179 sq ft, built around 2017 (105 sales).
The real monthly cost of owning in Canton
Take the median $532,000 home with 20% down at today’s 6.71% 30-year rate: principal and interest run about $2,749/month. Georgia taxes 40% of fair market value: at Cherokee County’s typical unincorporated millage of 23.10 mills, the median home’s bill is roughly $4,870/year ($406/month) after the standard homestead exemption — county and school exemptions vary and can lower it; inside a city, add the city millage. Georgia homeowners insurance runs well below Florida’s coastal premiums for most of the state; get a quote on the specific address, since roof age and wind exposure still move it. All in, budget on the order of $3,155/month to own the median Canton home.
For the full worksheet — the 40% assessment, the exemptions Cherokee County offers, and city versus unincorporated millage — see the Cherokee County property tax guide.
Where people are buying: Canton’s most active communities
The communities with the most closings in the last 12 months, with each one’s median sale and how long its current listings have been on the market. Every name links to that community’s own guide with live listings.
| Community | Sales (12 mo) | Median | Days listed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgemill | 105 | $595,000 | 25 |
| Great Sky | 60 | $531,950 | 47 |
| Soleil Belmont Park | 51 | $792,840 | 4 |
| Harmony on the Lakes | 42 | $527,500 | 25 |
| River Green | 42 | $499,950 | 37 |
| Soleil Laurel Canyon | 36 | $548,450 | 35 |
| Towne Mill | 26 | $479,950 | 18 |
| The Reserve at Willow Oaks | 21 | $419,900 | 68 |
Canton by ZIP code
Sales and medians by ZIP over the same 12 months: 30114 (337 sales, median $450,000), 30115 (290 sales, median $575,000).
What’s for sale: property types, new construction, and age of homes
Of the last 12 months of sales, 91% were single-family homes, 7% townhomes or villas, and 2% condos. New construction accounted for 10% of closings, led by Great Sky, Soleil Belmont Park, The Reserve at Willow Oaks, Cambridge at Steels Bridge, Deer Valley. The housing stock skews newer: 44% of homes sold were built in 2015 or later and 1% before 1980.
Getting around from Canton
Measured from the center of Canton’s recent sales: Alpharetta is about 14 miles; Downtown Atlanta is about 32 miles; Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is about 39 miles; Athens is about 66 miles. Distances are straight-line; drive times depend on the corridor and time of day.
Schools, taxes, and insurance: where to verify
Confirm school zoning for any specific address directly with the district. Property tax figures on this page use Cherokee County’s typical millage of 23.10; municipal and special-district millage varies inside the county. Get an insurance quote for the specific address before you go under contract.
Canton: the case for and against
What works in Canton’s favor
- homes move quickly (median 25 days listed), so well-priced homes get competition
- property tax is levied on 40% of value, so the effective rate is lower than the millage suggests, and most counties add homestead exemptions on top
What to plan for
- prices run 32% above the statewide median in our coverage
- Georgia has a flat state income tax (about 5%, scheduled to keep stepping down), which Florida does not
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<a href="https://movewithmomentum.com/moving-to-canton-ga">Moving to Canton, GA (2026): Home Prices, Cost to Own, Neighborhoods & Taxes — Momentum Realty</a>Sales figures are Momentum Realty’s MLS record of closings in Canton communities over the trailing 12 months (community snapshots as of their last refresh; price-band examples from the most recent closings on file); tax and insurance figures are Cherokee County data. Estimates, not guarantees; verify before relying on them. General relocation guidance, not financial advice. Equal Housing Opportunity.