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Canton, Massachusetts

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

  • Eleanor Cabot Bradley Estate
  • Mildred Morse Allen Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Shawmut Industrial Park
  • Adams National Historical Park
  • Boston Symphony Orchestra

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.

High Points

Canton strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Massachusetts):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophyCanton Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%Canton Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 8%Canton Well-Paid Single Men
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 10%Canton Median Family Income
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 10%Canton Low Property Crime
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 12%Canton College Educated Adults
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 15%Canton Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 15%Canton People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Canton, MA

Comparing Canton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Massachusetts (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Well-Paid Single Men109
Age of the Population87
Female Share of the Population89
Senior Citizens89
Racial Diversity58
Children Under 5 Years Old56
Male Share of the Population32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married85
Average Household Size65

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income109
College Educated Adults98
People in Middle Class or Better98
People Above Poverty98

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Working at Home86
Short Commute Times23
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing64
Housing Recently Built67
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals57
People Living Alone57
Affordability of Property Taxes33
Affordability of Rents11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime107
Low Violent Crime75

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