Charter Township of Canton
Government AdministrationUnited States501-1000 Employees
Canton, Michigan has a population of 98,659 and a median household income of $124,092. We are home to Michigan's only IKEA, as well as other major retailers and employers. Located in the heart of southeastern Michigan and 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. Ford Road is the community's main street retail corridor and downtown district. 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 in the Canton Sports Center - Michigan's premier sports complex - and you have thousands of visitors on Michigan Avenue in Canton every day. 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.