We live in Canton currently and we absolutely love it. A ton of young families with babies/young kids. We have ALL the things you mention wanting in terms of community and then more - especially with a baby, we are loving being so close to restaurants and coffee shops. Parking is actually much easier in Canton than in other urban areas where we have lived (Washington DC), and we have a lovely roof deck and have Canton Waterfront and Patterson Parks for nearby green space. Best of all worlds and no soul-diminishing cookie cutter suburb life.

Agree with folks’ advice here to rent first to feel things out before making a more permanent move!