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.
Canton is a very walkable area, where locals can browse restaurants, bars and shops along several major corridors, all without leaving the community.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Canton’s proximity to major public transit corridors makes it a convenient landing spot.
Ali Haghgoo
EXP Realty, LLC
(410) 999-0791
407 Total Sales
1 in Canton
$730,000 Price
Theresa Kemp
AB & Co Realtors, Inc.
(959) 230-0448
89 Total Sales
1 in Canton
$285,000 Price
Chris Kotula
Realty Plus Associates
(484) 376-5072
122 Total Sales
1 in Canton
$297,000 Price
Brian McCarty
Cummings & Co. Realtors
(443) 501-2887
52 Total Sales
2 in Canton
$195K - $327K Price Range
Elizabeth Arentz
Coldwell Banker Realty
(667) 230-5686
30 Total Sales
1 in Canton
$425,000 Price
Sam King
King Real Estate, Inc
(360) 803-1036
77 Total Sales
1 in Canton
$372,500 Price
| 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
On average, homes in Canton, Baltimore sell after 41 days on the market compared to the national average of 56 days. The median sale price for homes in Canton, Baltimore over the last 12 months is $384,950, up 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Median List Price
$387,750
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Median Sale Price
$384,950
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Median Single Family Sale Price
$615,000
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Median Townhouse Sale Price
$375,000
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Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$325,000
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Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
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Last 12 months Home Sales
360
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Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
1%
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Average Price Per Sq Ft
$226
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Number of Homes
5,459
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Number of Homes for Sale
80
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Median Year Built
1913
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Months of Supply
2.70
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Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,479
Above the national average
1,934
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Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,687
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Median Lot Size Sq Ft
1,306
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$1,549 - $3,220 per month
$2,000 per month
$1,590 - $2,400 per month
$1,600 per month
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Number of Homes for Rent
32
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Median Rent
$2,875
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Median Single Family Home Rent
$1,700
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Median 3 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$4,475
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Median Townhouse Rent
$2,800
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Median 3 Bedroom Townhouse Rent
$2,975
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Median Condo Rent
$2,225
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Median 2 Bedroom Condo Rent
$2,325
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Total Population
10,001
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Median Age
36
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Population Density
30 ppl/acre
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Population under 18
18%
Below the national average
23.8%
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Population over 65
10.3%
Below the national average
19.1%
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Median Household Income
$140,730
Significantly above the national average
$79,597
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Average Household Income
$160,644
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High School Graduates
95.4%
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College Graduates
77.7%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
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Advanced Degrees
36.8%
Above the national average
13.3%
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% Population in Labor Force
84%
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Annual Precipitation
44''
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Average Winter Low Temperature
30°F
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Average Summer High Temperature
90°F
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Annual Snowfall
16''
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