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Introduction to Canton, Massachusetts
Canton, Massachusetts, in Norfolk county, is 7 miles NW of Brockton, Massachusetts and 14 miles S of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is located in the Boston metropolitan area. Canton has a population of 20,775.
Canton History
Canton was originally a part of the town of Stoughton, Massachusetts. It was officially incorporated in 1797. According to some old stories, the town was named because earlier it was believed that Canton, China was located on the exact opposite side of the earth. Joseph Warren Revere established a plastic factory, Emerson Cuming, at Canton, which was recently torn down. In fact, Canton is the birthplace of Elijah Morse's Rising Sun Stove Polish Company.
Canton and nearby Attractions
Things To Do In Canton
The town of Canton features a number of scenic trails where you can enjoy hiking and biking. The town also includes a number of restaurants and other entertainment options. The headquarters of Reebok and Baskin-Robbins are also located in Canton.
Canton Transportation
Air transportation is available from Boston Logan International Airport.
Canton Higher Education
Babson College is nearby.
Canton strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Massachusetts):
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| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 5% |  |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 6% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 8% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 10% | |
| Low Property Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 10% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 12% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 15% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 15% | |
Comparing Canton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Massachusetts (State):
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