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This spacious Michigan suburb is a peaceful retreat from the big city with easy access to daily resources like shopping centers and health care facilities — all about a half hour from Detroit’s vibrant downtown area. Within city limits, Canton residents enjoy local parks and festivals, like the annual Canton Liberty Fest, that help create the town’s welcoming sense of community.

In Canton, memory care communities — sometimes called Alzheimer’s care or dementia care facilities — provide specialized care for seniors who have Alzheimer’s, dementia, or other forms of memory loss. These communities offer personalized cognitive rehabilitation programs alongside assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs). Memory care usually includes 24-hour supervision and unique design elements, like outdoor gardens and color-coded walls, to help ease anxiety, agitation, and other symptoms of dementia.

Cost of Memory Care in Canton, MI

The median monthly cost of memory care in 2019 was about $5,100 in Canton and $5,300 within the metropolitan area. The median monthly cost of memory care in 2019 in the state of Michigan was around $5,300.

 

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Cost of Living

 

The total household expenses associated with living in Canton are rated 14 points above the national average. Grocery and other essential costs are also rated above the average.

Index Scores

All index scores are based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates that the cost is twice as expensive as the national average, while a score of 50 indicates that the cost is half as expensive.

Household Expenses	Health Care	Insurance	Entertainment	Groceries	Clothing
114	115	117	114	117	116

 

Income and Housing

Median Income Age 45-64	Median Income Age 65+	Median Household Income	Average Individual Income	Median Employee Salary	Average Property Tax	One-bedroom Apartment Gross Rent Estimate
$105,424 per year	$52,962 per year	$84,843 per year	$37,240 per year	$39,890 per year	$4,474 per year	$701 per month

 

 

Local Hospitals

 

The top hospitals that service Canton include:

Beaumont Hospital

• Facility type: nonprofit, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 170+
• Specialties: emergency department, ICU, physical therapy

Saint Mary Mercy Livonia Hospital

• Facility type: faith-based, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 300+
• Specialties: emergency department, ICU, joint replacement

 

 

Weather and Climate

 

Canton’s climate is classified as humid continental, meaning the city experiences four distinct seasons with warm summers and cold, snowy winters. The average humidity level is 67%, and humidity levels are often highest during January at about 74%.

 

Seasonal Temperatures

January Average	January Maximum	January Minimum
25°F	31°F	18°F

 

July Average	July Maximum	July Minimum
74°F	84°F	63°F

 

Air Quality

• Relative Air Quality Index: 88

This index is based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates twice the presence of air pollutants than the national average, while a score of 50 indicates half the presence.

Precipitation

• Average annual precipitation: 33″

 

 

Demographics and Values

 

Population Statistics

Median Age	Percent of Population Over 65	Population	Population Density	Average Household Size
39	14.1%	95,450	2,643 per square mile	2.8

 

Race & Ethnicity

American Indian or Alaskan Native	Asian	Black	Hispanic or Latino	Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	White (not Hispanic or Latino)
0.2%	19.0%	9.2%	2.8%	<0.1%	3.1%	65.4%

These figures were taken from the most recent U.S. Census.

 

LGBTQ+ Inclusivity

These scores were taken from the 2020 Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index.

• Non-discrimination laws in Ann Arbor: 30/30
• Overall inclusivity: 100/100

 

2016 Presidential Election Results for Wayne County

Democratic	Republican	Other
66.8%	29.5%	3.7%

 

 

Arts, Culture, Entertainment, and Recreation

 

Museums and outdoor attractions in Canton include:

• The Canton Historical Society and Museum
• Heritage Park
• Flodin Park
• Island Lake Recreation Area

Canton’s top entertainment destinations and shopping districts are:

• The Village Theater
• Canton Liberty Fest
• Crossroads Village
• Canton Corners

 

Transportation

Canton Mobility Transportation offers bus transportation to residents over the age of 55 throughout Canton Township. Taxis and rideshare services, like Uber and Lyft, are also available.