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Canton, Georgia
What It Is Like to Retire in Canton
Canton is a booming city in northcentral Georgia. It is the fastest growing city in Georgia and by some accounts, the 5th fastest growing in the U.S. The city has a tremendous plan for development and its execution appears to be excellent.
Many exciting projects are underway in the city to revitalize the community, using millions it has received for park and sidewalk improvements. The Historic Canton Theatre on Main Street features plays and other special events, and has injected new life into the downtown business district. Streets and sidewalks in the downtown area have been upgraded. Heritage Park is part of the Etowah greenway - there are trails for hiking and biking, a natural amphitheatre hosts many concerts and other events. There is an $8 million community center on Waleska Street, built in partnership with the Atlanta YMCA. Photo of Canton Theatre in downtown Canton, and photo of Hickory Log Creek Reservoir courtesy of Wikipedia and Thomson200 (public domain).
Where to Retire in Canton and Home Prices
There are several communities and many subdivisions within Canton (see links at right).
According to Zillow, the median home value in Canton was a $315,131 in early 2020, and called it a "Very Hot" market at this time.
What Is Special about Canton
Fastest growing city in Georgia. This town has a tremendous plan for redevelopment and a lot going on.
What Is Not Special about Canton
Explosive growth
Who Will Like Retirement in Canton
Retirees would like it here if they are looking to live in a small but vibrant town, and close enough to Atlanta to enjoy all that it offers.
Local Economy Is Driven by
Construction, retail, and manufacturing
Climate and Physical Environment
Atlanta is just 33 miles to the south.
Restaurants & Cultural Scene
The downtown is busy and the new community center and amphitheatre have a lot going on
Crime
Crime in Canton is just over the national average.
Medical facilities
Northside Hospital Cherokee
Transportation
Atlanta is a world hub and it is just 33 miles away
Valuable Links
Canton GA Canton Wikipedia entryCity-Data entry for CantonGeorgia retirement facts and retirement communities
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