Charter Township of Canton

Canton is located in the heart of southeastern Michigan. Situated conveniently between Detroit and Ann Arbor, Canton is a community that has it all. Canton is just minutes from Metro Airport, and within the 36 square miles that make up Canton, you will find: A responsive local government A wide-variety of housing options A world-class library Beautiful parks and natural spaces Outstanding shopping opportunities Restaurants for every taste Add to that a state-of-the-art community center, a premiere performance venue, nationally-accredited Leisure Services, Municipal Services, Police and Fire Departments, and an award-winning Finance Department, and that equals a community that enjoys an outstanding quality of life. Canton, Michigan has a population of 98,659 and an average household income of $117,745. We are home to Michigans only IKEA, as well as other major retailers and employers. Ford Road is the communitys main retail corridor. However, Cantons Michigan Avenue corridor is f...