Canton
Locals have space in Canton
If there’s one thing that characterizes living in Canton, it’s spaciousness. In this neighborhood, spacious homes sit upon spacious lots with spacious forests separating subdivisions. Cape Cod, Colonial Revival and ranch-style homes sit far back from the street next to quiet brooks, the houses carving private spaces for themselves in the woods. Most homes fall between $300,000 and $700,000 and span at least 1,500 square feet, though plenty get past 3,000. Most were built the 1950s onward, but it’s not uncommon to find homes from the 19th, or even 18th, century on the market. On the other hand, the 2020s have seen the development of additional houses. Lots often span between 1.5 to 2 acres, but they can get up to a dozen acres or more. Houses with these larger lots can fetch $1 million or more. Townhouses rarely enter the market but can be found at Cantonbury Heights in the south.The Canton School District and the arts
The Canton School District has an overall A grade on Niche. Students might follow a school feeder pattern of Cherry Brook Primary to Canton Intermediate to Canton Middle to Canton High School. Canton High School receives an A from Niche while the other three receive A-minuses. Students can participate in a half-day arts elective credit program, leaving at midday to attend classes at The Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts. As students will only be able to schedule four classes at CHS per day, they will need to register for courses wisely and may need to schedule summer classes, but they find this program worth it, as it allows students to earn three arts credits per year.Getting on the road in Canton
US Route 44/202 run through Canton and will bring locals to downtown Hartford by car in 30 minutes. A few CT Transit lines serve Canton, but they stick to US 44 and don’t venture into subdivisions.Watersports, snow sports and more
“Canton is attractive to people who want to enjoy nature,” says Katie French, a Realtor with Coldwell Banker who has sold homes for 15 years, highlighting the Farmington River in particular. “People do yoga on waterboards in the river.” Or, residents can rent a boat from Collinsville Canoe & Kayak. Additional boating opportunities can be found at Lake McDonough. There are also several trails to enjoy like The Farmington Canal Heritage Trail, a paved rails trail totaling some 80 miles. A ski resort, Ski Sundown, is on the edge of Canton, within a 15-minute drive of most residences.Local shops and eats in Collinsville
A few local shops and restaurants can be found just to the south in Collinsville, which serves as Canton’s small downtown. “People especially appreciate Collinsville,” French says. “It's a historic part of Canton that's being revitalized.” LaSalle Market has been a staple of the community for decades, with sandwiches, pizza, donuts and more on the menu. On Friday night, LaSalle Market has an open mic night for anyone seeking to perform, be it music or comedy. Just around the corner is the Canton Main Street Farmers Market, where local farmers and vendors set up shop from June to October, offering delicious goods from strawberries to salsa. Chain restaurants and stores can be found along US Route 202 and at The Shoppes at Farmington Valley, which hosts a ShopRite and Kohl’s, among others.Haunted Collinsville
Collinsville has thrown a Halloween Parade at the close of October for 30 years. The event kicks off with a screaming contest, live music and candy before costumed residents march down Main Street to the music of a haunting pipe organ. The spooky event concludes with the announcement of the winners of the costume contest, awarded based on scariness, originality and humor.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Lisa Daniele
Lisa Daniele
William Raveis Real Estate
(475) 267-0454
79 Total Sales
1 in Canton
$419,000 Price
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Noora Brown
Noora Brown
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
(959) 245-5144
130 Total Sales
1 in Canton
$405,000 Price
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Dawn Mikuláštík Gagliardi
Dawn Mikuláštík Gagliardi
Serhant Connecticut, LLC
(959) 777-4377
238 Total Sales
1 in Canton
$765,000 Price
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Michael Kusy
Michael Kusy
Evermark Property Group
(860) 792-4113
140 Total Sales
1 in Canton
$360,000 Price
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Amy Rio
Amy Rio
Executive Real Estate Inc.
(860) 321-8567
1,242 Total Sales
1 in Canton
$275,000 Price
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Mike Albert
Mike Albert
RE/MAX RISE
(860) 845-0960
284 Total Sales
1 in Canton
$340,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 7th to 8th
- Public
- 4th to 6th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Onion Mountain Preserve
- Trails
- Parking Lot
- Hiking
Onion Mountain Park
- Bike Trails
- Trails
Nepaug State Forest
- Bike Trails
- Camping
- Fishing
Mills Pond Park
- Lake
- Skateboard
- Multi-Purpose Field
Friends of Canton Dog Park
- Dog Park
- Walking Paths
Found Land Park
- Camping
- Trails
- Hiking
Stratton Brook State Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Canton | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 1 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 1 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 1 | 4 |
| Robbery | 1 | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1 | 4 |
| Larceny | 2 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 1 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Canton Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Canton, Simsbury sell after 100 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Canton, Simsbury over the last 12 months is $315,999, up 8% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$418,900
Median Sale Price
$315,999
Median Single Family Sale Price
$328,900
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$414,990
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Last 12 months Home Sales
28
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
8%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$234
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
947
Number of Homes for Sale
8
Median Year Built
1978
Months of Supply
3.40
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,474
Above the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,718
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
51,836
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
5,266
Median Age
46
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
23.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
22.3%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$136,683
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$153,087
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
99%
College Graduates
52.5%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
23.5%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
62.1%
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
4
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Nearby Neighborhoods
Collinsville
A New England feel along the Farmington River and the Nepaug Reservoir
West Simsbury
Wooded Connecticut surburb northwest of Hartford
New Hartford
A rural community offering secluded lots with access to shopping and dining
Barkhamsted
A rural community with secluded homes and access to natural public amenities
Weatogue
Connecticut neighborhood close to nature preserves and the Farmington River
Pine Hill
Simsbury neighborhood still has factory-worker-inspired housing
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