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Canton

Canton

$409,025 Average Value
$227 Average Price per Sq Ft
70 Homes For Sale

Living in the vibrant Canton community

Canton is a lively urban village settled between the Patapsco River and the sprawling Patterson Park to the north. Locals often reside in Baltimore's classic rowhouses and can walk to a wide variety of local restaurants and bars, as well as community green spaces like O’Donnell Square Park and Canton Waterfront Park. Commuters can also reach Downtown Baltimore by car or bus in about twenty minutes.

A plethora of shops, restaurants and bars within walking distance

Canton is a very walkable area, where locals can browse restaurants, bars and shops along several major corridors, all without leaving the community.

  • The Can Company is an outdoor plaza with a Safeway numerous small retailers
  • The Shops at Canton Crossing is home to fast-casual food chains, a Harris Teeter, and department stores like Target and Nordstrom Rack
  • Eastern Avenue features Pupuseria El Salvador and Spartan Pizzeria, along with local boutiques like Geno’s
  • Good Times Cantina serves quesadillas, crab cakes and margaritas, and Café Dear Leon has coffee and fresh-baked pastries

Mama's on the Half Shell in Canton is known for its amazing selection of oysters.
Mama's on the Half Shell in Canton is known for its amazing selection of oysters.
In Canton you can get your shopping done at Safeway.
In Canton you can get your shopping done at Safeway.
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Locals enjoy many outdoor activities in Canton’s parks

Canton Waterfront Park is situated on the Patapsco River, where residents can ride bikes or stroll along multi-use trails, take advantage of the fishing pier and boat ramp, explore the Korean War Memorial, or enjoy views of the Inner Harbor and historic Fort McHenry.

O’Donnell Square Park is a small pocket green space featuring picnic tables, benches and a short walking path surrounded by local restaurants and bars. “There are tons of small businesses, a main street and square, so there’s a robust commercial corridor with a lot of amenities and good walkability,” says Claudia Towles, a Realtor with Compass with over eight years of experience serving the Greater Baltimore area. Patterson Park, located north of Canton, offers two playgrounds, basketball and tennis courts, ballfields, a swimming pool and a lake, which is popular for catch-and-release fishing.

Patterson Park is located in the Canton neighborhood and is a great spot for athletics.
Patterson Park is located in the Canton neighborhood and is a great spot for athletics.
Visit the Korean War Memorial at Canton Waterfront Park located in Canton.
Visit the Korean War Memorial at Canton Waterfront Park located in Canton.
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Canton’s annual events

Canton Waterfront Park is a favorite spot to catch fireworks, festivals and airshows. During the summer, the park hosts local radio station WTMD’s First Thursday Festivals concert series. Featuring artists from around the nation, this series draws approximately 10,000 attendees weekly for free music and good vibes. The Canton Community Association also keeps residents informed about what’s going on in the neighborhood, including local events, informational meetings and volunteer opportunities.

Rowhouses and waterfront condos

Canton is a medium-density neighborhood, where narrow city streets are lined with brick rowhouses and occasional modern condo complexes. “The homes are smaller and newer constructions, and range in pricing, which can suit budgets for different walks of life,” says Towles. Rowhouses are typically priced from the low $200,000s to the low $900,000s, depending on the square footage and age of the home. Condo units often cost anywhere from the low $200,000s to the upper $500,000s.

Canton has Baltimore-classic rowhouses.
Canton has Baltimore-classic rowhouses.
Canton condos are very close to the riverfront.
Canton condos are very close to the riverfront.
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Nearby Baltimore County Public Schools

Baltimore City Public Schools covers the Canton area. There are school choice options available for middle and high school students, with open enrollment throughout the district, magnet programs with specialized curricula, and opportunities for out-of-zone transfers.

Getting around Canton by car, bus or ferry

Canton’s proximity to major public transit corridors makes it a convenient landing spot.

  • Downtown Baltimore is 3 miles away
  • CityLink Orange, Navy and Blue line buses stop along main roads
  • Lighthouse Point is a stop along the Baltimore Water Taxi’s Local Line
  • Canton Waterfront Park is a terminal for the Harbor Connector passenger ferry
  • The Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport is 14 miles away

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall

25 min drive

Bus

Fait & Montford Wb

Bus

Boston St & Aliceanna St Eb

Bus

S East Ave & Hudson St Nb Fs

Bus

Essex & Montford Eb

Bus

Patterson Park & Eastern Fs Sb

Bus

Hudson & Highland Wb

Bus

Conkling St & Dillon St

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Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Canton US
Homicide 2 4
Sexual Assault 6 4
Assault with Weapon 4 4
Robbery 4 4
Burglary 5 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 5 4
Larceny 5 4
Crime Score 4 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes
5,465
Number of Homes for Sale
70
Median Year Built
1913
Months of Supply
2.40
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,479
Above the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,682
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
1,306

Open Houses

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

Condo Buildings

Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Rental Home Trends

Number of Homes for Rent
33
Median Rent
$2,400
Median Single Family Home Rent
$1,648
Median 3 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$3,650
Median Townhouse Rent
$2,650
Median 3 Bedroom Townhouse Rent
$2,925
Median Condo Rent
$1,910
Median 2 Bedroom Condo Rent
$2,450

Demographics

Total Population
10,001
Median Age
36
Population Density
30 ppl/acre
Population under 18
18%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
10.3%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$140,730
Significantly above the national average
$79,597
Average Household Income
$160,644

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
95.4%
College Graduates
77.7%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
36.8%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
84%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
44''
Average Winter Low Temperature
30°F
Average Summer High Temperature
90°F
Annual Snowfall
16''

Area Factors

Moderately bikeable

Bikeability®

70 / 100

Exceptionally walkable

Walkability®

100 / 100

Good public transit

Transit®

60 / 100
Source: Local Logic
Sources: Local Logic

Local Logic measures the walkability, access to public transit and bikeability of any address. CAP Index provides objective, accurate, and consistent data to help measure, compare, and mitigate crime risks.

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NEIGHBORHOOD
Canton
Theresa Kemp
AB & Co Realtors, Inc.
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