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Canton, MI 55+ active adult communities & homes for sale
Living in Canton
As a suburb of Detroit this is a great place for homebuyers looking for 55+ retirement communities in Canton. Canton is bordered on the north & east by the city of Detroit and…
As a suburb of Detroit this is a great place for homebuyers looking for 55+ retirement communities in Canton. 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.
Canton 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 in the Canton Area
There are a variety of leisure options for active adults in the Canton area, including:
Art & performances
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- Village Theater at Cherry Hill
Historical sites and museums
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- The Canton Historical Society and Museum
- Yankee Air Museum
- Westland Historical Museum
Outdoor activities
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- Hickory Creek Golf Course
- Fox Hills Golf Center
- Maybury State Park
Canton Climate
The Canton area sees about 18 inches of rain per year, most of the rain falls 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
Canton 55+ community residents have several area hospitals to choose from. The closest hospitals to Canton are:
Beaumont Hospital – Wayne is an 86 bed Level III trauma center located 6.4 miles from Canton. They rank 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. The hospital rates 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
In Canton, there are no large communities, no medium communities, and 2 small communities with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in Canton has 52 homes, the largest has 200 homes, and the average communities consists of 126 homes.
No, there are no gated 55+ communities in Canton.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Canton stay on the market for around 233 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $413,427, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in Crystal Village average around $413,427.
14 communities near Canton
58 homes near Canton
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3 beds
|4 baths
|3,972 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,841 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,700 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,784 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,784 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,690 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,714 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,714 sq ft
|House
1 beds
|1 baths
|718 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,928 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,841 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,360 sq ft
|Stock Cooperative
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,978 sq ft
|Condo
1 beds
|1 baths
|700 sq ft
|Stock Cooperative
2 beds
|1 baths
|900 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,600 sq ft
|Stock Cooperative
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,562 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,700 sq ft
|Stock Cooperative
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,730 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,327 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,850 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,376 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,500 sq ft
|Condo
4 beds
|3 baths
|2,325 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|3 baths
|2,210 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,691 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,360 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,600 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,700 sq ft
|Stock Cooperative
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,700 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,749 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,060 sq ft
|Stock Cooperative
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,754 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,700 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,532 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|3 baths
|2,210 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,700 sq ft
|Stock Cooperative
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,470 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,892 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,162 sq ft
|House
Frequently Asked Questions
In Canton, there are no large communities, no medium communities, and 2 small communities with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in Canton has 52 homes, the largest has 200 homes, and the average communities consists of 126 homes.
No, there are no gated 55+ communities in Canton.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Canton stay on the market for around 233 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $413,427, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in Crystal Village average around $413,427.
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