Fulton County, Illinois
Canton Real Estate and Local Guide
Canton is the largest city in Fulton County, a former factory and coal town founded in 1825 that once housed the P&O Plow Works and later International Harvester. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Canton best.
About the area
Living in Canton, IL
Founded in 1825 by Isaac Swan, who named it Canton in the belief that it sat directly opposite Canton, China, on the globe.
The housing market
Homes in Canton
- About 70.4% of housing units are owner-occupied.
- About 81.6% of housing units are single-family homes.
- The median home value is about $106,900.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Canton home
Canton Area Heritage Center
Museum with exhibits on local inventors and Canton and Fulton County history
Opera House Plaza
Downtown gathering space with a stage and amphitheater seating for concerts and community events
Jones Park
Downtown public square donated to the town in 1830, named for early settler Nathan Jones
Lakeland Park
About 450 acres of reclaimed strip-mine land with over five miles of hiking trails, fishing, and a beach
Big Creek Park
Canton Park District's first property, with a swimming pool, tennis and pickleball courts, and disc golf
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.