Canton : Georgia

What Canton is like for active adults
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.
There are several communities and many subdivisions within Canton.  A search on Yahoo Real Estate in early 2008 found 1,489 homes for sale at a median asking price of $279,000
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What is special about this retirement community
Fastest growing city in Georgia. This town has a tremendous plan for redevelopment and a lot going on
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What is not special about this retirement community
Explosive growth
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Climate and Physical Environment
Atlanta is just 33 miles to the south.
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Cultural environment
The downtown is busy and the new community center and amphitheatre have a lot going on
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Transportation
Atlanta is a world hub and it is just 33 miles away
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Valuable Links
Canton Wikipedia entry
City-Data entry for Canton
Georgia retirement facts and retirement communities
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Facts about CANTON
  • State: GA
  • Environment: Small Town,
  • City Population: 10,000-25,000
  • Median age of Population: 25-44
  • Avg Jan Temperature: 41-60
  • Median HH Income: 41,001-60,000
  • Average Home Price (MLS): $100,000-$200,000
  • Annual Property Tax on a $200,000 house: Less than 2000
  • Total Crime Index: 81-90 (low)
  • Cost of Living Index: 91-100 (slightly below average)
  • Culture Index: 101-110 (slightly above average)
  • State Sales Tax: Yes
  • State Income Tax: Yes
  • Name of the Guide: boomer1

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