Living in Canton, CT
Canton is a Hartford County town on the Farmington River that includes the Collinsville mill village, with the Canton Historical Museum, Roaring Brook Nature Center and Routes 44 and 179.
Canton at a glance
- Median sale price
- $513,500+15.4% vs last year 142 sales, last 12 months
- Property tax rate
- 33.20 mills town-wide, FY2027
- Estimated yearly tax
- ~$11,900 median-priced home
- Population
- 10,273 2024 Census estimate
- Land area
- 24.6 sq mi 418 per sq mi
What it is like in Canton
Canton is in Hartford County in the Farmington Valley, 32 minutes by car from Hartford. It covers 24.59 square miles of land, has a population of 10,273, and borders Simsbury, New Hartford, Avon, Barkhamsted, Burlington and Granby. The Farmington River runs through the town.
Canton was incorporated in 1806. Its villages include Collinsville, Canton Center, Canton Valley and North Canton. The Collins Axe Company, founded by Samuel W. Collins, operated in Collinsville, and Elisha Root invented die casting at the factory. The Canton Historical Museum now occupies a former company building.
Roaring Brook Nature Center on Gracey Road has five miles of trails and live animals. Other outdoor places include Mill Pond Park, Millennium Field, Onion Mountain, Werner's Woods, Sweetheart Mountain Trails and Uplands Preserve, and a rail trail runs through town. Collinsville Canoe & Kayak on Bridge Street is at the river.
Main Street in Collinsville has LaSalle Market & Deli at 104 Main Street, and the Shops at Farmington Valley, an open-air shopping center on US Route 44, opened in 2004.
Getting around from Canton
| Drive to | Time | Miles |
|---|---|---|
| Hartford | 32 min | 16 |
| New Haven | 68 min | 45 |
| Stamford | 112 min | 85 |
| New York City (Midtown) | 161 min | 116 |
| Boston | 154 min | 116 |
| Providence | 131 min | 90 |
| Bradley Airport (BDL) | 49 min | 20 |
Rail
No passenger rail station within 8 miles.
Highways and routes
U.S. Routes 44 and 202 and Connecticut Routes 177, 179 and 309 run through Canton. Drive times: Hartford 32 minutes (16 miles), Bradley Airport 49 minutes (20 miles), New Haven 68 minutes (45 miles), Boston 154 minutes and New York City Midtown 161 minutes (116 miles). Commuter bus runs to Hartford, with a Park & Ride on Old River Road in Collinsville.
Schools in Canton
4 public schools in Canton School District. Which one serves an address depends on the district, so confirm with them.
Elementary 1
- Cherry Brook Primary
Middle 2
- Canton Intermediate
- Canton
High school 1
- Canton High School
Grades, number of students. Hover a school for its address.
For report cards, enrollment trends and spending per student, look up Canton School District on the state's EdSight site.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data. We do not rate or rank schools.
Eat, drink and explore in Canton
Open Canton in Google Maps →Eat and drink 2
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Deli and market in a c. 1890 Collinsville building serving breakfast, lunch, sandwiches and pizza.
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Breakfast cafe serving breakfast sandwiches, burritos and tater tots, with online ordering.
Things to do and see 3
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Museum in a former Collins Company building with axe-making tools, Victorian items and a research library, open weekend afternoons.
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Canoe and kayak shop on the Farmington River offering gear, lessons and paddling events.
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Nature center founded in 1948 with live animals, five miles of trails and a wildlife rehabilitation clinic.
Parks, preserves and trails 15
Parks and open space © OpenStreetMap contributors. Places to eat and visit last checked October 2026. These are not paid placements; they are simply our selection. Hours and menus change, so check before you go.
Canton housing market
Over the last 12 months, 142 homes sold in Canton with a median sale price of $513,500 and a median of 8 days on market. There are 20 homes for sale right now.
Homes sold for a median of $229 per square foot. The typical home sold for 103% of its list price, and the median sale price is up 15.4% from the year before. At the current pace of sales, the homes for sale would last about 1.7 months.
Canton's town-wide property tax rate is 33.20 mills (FY2027). Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of market value, so a median-priced home pays roughly $11,900 a year. Special taxing districts, such as fire districts, can add to this, and a home's actual assessment may differ from its sale price.
Source: SmartMLS, residential sales (single-family, condo and multi-family); mill rates: Connecticut Office of Policy and Management. Updated November 10, 2026.
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Questions about Canton
What is the median home price in Canton, CT?
The median sale price in Canton is $513,500, based on 142 home sales in the last 12 months (SmartMLS). Updated November 10, 2026.
What is the property tax rate in Canton, CT?
Canton's town-wide property tax rate is 33.20 mills (fiscal year 2027). Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of market value, so a median-priced home pays roughly $11,900 a year. Special taxing districts can add to this.
How far is Canton, CT from Hartford?
Canton is about 16 miles and a 32-minute drive from downtown Hartford, measured from the town center without traffic.
How far is Canton, CT from New York City?
Canton is about 116 miles from Midtown Manhattan, roughly a 161-minute drive without traffic.
What is the population of Canton, CT?
Canton has about 10,273 residents (U.S. Census Bureau estimate, 2024) and covers 24.6 square miles.
How many public schools are in Canton, CT?
Canton has 4 public schools in Canton School District. Which school serves an address depends on the district's boundaries, so confirm with the district.
How many homes are for sale in Canton, CT?
There are 20 homes for sale in Canton right now, per SmartMLS, as of November 10, 2026.
What is Collinsville?
Collinsville is a village in Canton that grew around the Collins Axe Company factory on the Farmington River. The Canton Historical Museum and Main Street shops are there.
Is there public transit in Canton?
Commuter bus runs to Hartford, with a Park & Ride on Old River Road in Collinsville.
Which highways serve Canton?
U.S. Routes 44 and 202 and Connecticut Routes 177, 179 and 309.
How far is Canton from Bradley Airport?
Bradley Airport is 20 miles and about 49 minutes by car.
Which towns border Canton?
Simsbury, New Hartford, Avon, Barkhamsted, Burlington and Granby.
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