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Canton, NC Home Values and Rents

The typical home value in Canton is $287,616, 216th highest of 454 cities and towns in North Carolina. Median rent is $790 a month.

Typical home value
$287,616
216th of 454 in NC
Median rent
$790/mo
ACS 2020-2024
Price change, 1 year
-3.7%
Sep 2026
Homeownership
70.6%
NC: 66.6%

Typical home value in Canton

Zillow Home Value Index, all homes, middle tier

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PeriodCanton
Sep 2026$287,616
Dec 2025$291,025
Dec 2024$308,842
Dec 2023$295,795
Dec 2022$280,142
Dec 2021$256,093
Dec 2020$220,323
Dec 2019$197,499
Dec 2018$181,277
Dec 2017$171,625
Dec 2016$157,120
Dec 2015$142,812
Dec 2014$132,210
Dec 2013$130,909
Dec 2012$127,075

Over five years, Canton prices changed +13.3%.

Source: Zillow Research · Last updated 09/01/2026

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Fair Market Rents, FY2027

HUD rent standard for Haywood County, NC

NC rents
Unit sizeMonthly rentvs FY2026
Studio$1,008-3.0%
1 bedroom$1,113-0.8%
2 bedrooms$1,250+1.6%
3 bedrooms$1,489+0.9%
4 bedrooms$2,089+13.3%

Frequently asked questions

What is the typical home value in Canton, NC?
The typical home value in Canton is $287,616 (Zillow Home Value Index, Sep 2026). The North Carolina median is $288,900.
How much is rent in Canton?
The median rent in Canton is $790 a month, including utilities paid by the renter. HUD's FY2027 Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit is $1,250.
Are home prices going up in Canton?
The typical home value in Canton changed -3.7% over one year and +13.3% over five years, as of Sep 2026.
How does Canton compare with the rest of North Carolina?
Canton has the 216th highest median home value of 454 cities and towns with 1,000+ residents in North Carolina.