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 Michigan's only IKEA, as well as other major retailers and employers. Ford Road is the community's main retail corridor. However, Canton's Michigan Avenue corridor is fast becoming the hot new location for retail and technology businesses. This major link between I-275 and Ann Arbor features Amazon, Subaru Research & Development, Home Depot, Dick's Sporting Goods, Target, Kohls and more. Add to that the Canton Sports Center, and you have thousands of cars traveling Michigan Avenue on a daily basis. Canton offers many business-friendly amenities including abundant and affordable space that is easily accessible via major road, air, rail, and water transport corridors. Canton is committed to development that is well-planned, as it continues to grow into a comprehensive retail, commercial and technological hub in southeast Michigan.