Canton, OH vs Lexington, NC

Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.

Score Snapshot

No universal winner

Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.

Canton

73.8

#668 nationally

vs

Lexington

69

#1265 nationally

Lexington leads in crime level (12.0 vs 30.7). Canton leads in walk score (48 vs 33). Canton leads in average commute (19.5 min vs 22 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Canton, OH Lexington, NC
WhereAtHome Score 73.8 (#668) 69 (#1265)
Population 69,197 19,840
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $176,627 $275,047
Median Household Income $37,627 $36,868
Average Commute 19.5 min 22 min
Walk Score 48 33
Crime Level 30.7 12.0
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 82 89
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+21.9 R+47.1