Canton 55+ Active Adult Retirement Communities

As a suburb of Detroit Canton is a great place for retirees who are looking for 55+ retirement communities. Canton is bordered on the north & east by the city of Detroit and by rural farmland and small towns to the west and south. This ideal location allows for enjoying big city entertainment one day and meandering drives through quiet woods and farmlands the next.

Cost of Living & Taxes

Compared to the rest of the U.S. Canton has a lower cost of living although it is high when compared to the rest of the state. Housing and grocery costs in Michigan are generally 10 – 20 points lower than the national average.

Canton sales tax is 6% all of which is state sales tax as Michigan has no city, local or county sales tax. The average property tax in Canton is 2.07%. Michigan does have a state income tax of 4.25% but social security benefits are not taxed.

Recreation, Culture & Entertainment

There are a variety of leisure options for active adults in the Canton area, including:

Art & performances

• • Village Theater at Cherry Hill

Historical sites and museums

• • The Canton Historical Society and Museum
  • Yankee Air Museum
  • Westland Historical Museum

Outdoor activities

• • Hickory Creek Golf Course
  • Fox Hills Golf Center
  • Maybury State Park

Climate

The Canton area sees about 18 inches of rain per year, much of it falling during the month of May. Average winter temperatures range from 18° to 29°. Summer in Canton is warm and somewhat humid with summer temperatures averaging between 64° and 80° with 76% humidity. Average snowfall in Canton is 10 inches with the highest chance of snow during the month of February.

Health Care

The closest hospitals to Canton are:

Beaumont Hospital – Wayne is an 86 bed Level III trauma center located 6.4 miles from Canton. They are ranked as high performing in treating heart failure, kidney failure, and COPD care.

Trinity Health Livonia is a 304 bed hospital located 7 miles from Canton. They are rated as high performing in the treatment of heart attacks, heart failure, diabetes, kidney failure, hip fractures, and COPD care.

Garden City Hospital is a 164 bed hospital located 8.6 miles away from Canton. U.S. News & World Report rates them as high performing in treating heart attack and heart failure, nephrology, and in stroke care.