Canton Housing Update: Values Edge Down, Listings Active in Early 2026
Canton, MS – March 16, 2026 – Home values dipped slightly year over year as listings remain active and new construction adds options for buyers.
Home values in Canton are showing modest shifts to start 2026, while active listings and new construction continue to give buyers options.
Top takeaways
- Average home value: $215,682, down 0.9% year over year (Zillow, data through January 31, 2026).
- Median listing price: about $327K–$350K, depending on source.
- Roughly 320 active listings, with homes averaging around 100 days on market.
Market snapshot
Zillow reports a typical home value of $215,682 in Canton, a 0.9% decline from a year earlier. Inventory at the end of January stood near 99 homes for sale in its dataset, with 18 new listings that month.
Realtor.com shows a median listing price around $327,250 and approximately 320 active homes on the market, with an average time on market just over 100 days. The median listing price per square foot is listed near $179. Together, the data suggest a market that is relatively balanced, with neither sharp price growth nor steep declines.
What’s for sale
Current listings range from mid-$200K homes to larger properties nearing $500K. Recent examples include:
- Three-bedroom homes around $300K with lots under 0.25 acres.
- Newer four-bedroom construction in the low-to-mid $400Ks.
- Properties on multiple acres priced from the mid-$300Ks to just under $500K.
Neighborhood price points vary widely, with nearby communities such as Madison and Ridgeland generally posting higher median prices than Canton.
Outlook
With days on market stretching past three months on average, buyers may have more room to compare options than during the peak frenzy years. At the same time, steady listing prices in the low-to-mid $300Ks indicate sellers are not dramatically discounting. Mortgage rate trends and spring inventory will likely shape activity through the second quarter.
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Are you seeing more price cuts, multiple-offer situations, or steady demand in your neighborhood this spring?