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Canton, North Carolina · ZIP 28716

Canton — ZIP 28716

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Canton (28716) scores 78/100 — Good for North Carolina. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $300K.

78OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

BGood

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index80/100
Violent crime share10%
Property crime share90%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index76/100
Avg math proficiency70%
Avg reading proficiency58%
Schools nearby5

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index48/100
Typical home value$300K
Median rent$1,513/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$300K

Median Rent

$1,513/mo

Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 2 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

1,055

Violent Crime

130

Property Crime

925

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Haywood County, North Carolina (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Pisgah High09–12859
82%
68%
Bethel ElementaryKG–05537
77%
67%
North Canton ElementaryPK–05332
72%
57%
Meadowbrook ElementaryPK–05198
62%
47%
Canton Middle06–08475
57%
49%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

16,216

Median Income

$63K

Homeownership

76%

Median Age

43.6 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 28716 has a reported-crime score of 80/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 28716 has a school score of 76/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 28716 is approximately $300K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 28716 in Canton has an overall NeighborScore of 78/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.