Canton, Massachusetts
Canton, Massachusetts, in Norfolk county, is 7 miles NW of Brockton, Massachusetts (center to center) and 14 miles S of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is located in the Boston metropolitan area. Canton has a population of 20,775.
The People and Families of Canton
In Canton, about 59% of adults are married.
Wealth and Education
In 2000, Canton had a median family income of $82,904. People in Canton generally have good earning power. The town enjoys an educated population. This town has lots of successful singles.
Political Inclinations
Residents of Canton gave more campaign money ($46,750) to John Kerry than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.
Canton Housing
Owners occupy 74% of the housing units in Canton.
Commuting
In Canton, 83% of commuters drive to work. If you visit or move to the town, try the public transportation system.
Nearby Cities and Towns
| Location | Pop. | Median Family Income (2000) |
|---|---|---|
| Canton | 20,775 | $82,904 |
| Norwood | 28,587 | $70,164 |
| Randolph | 30,963 | $61,942 |
| Sharon | 17,408 | $99,015 |
| Stoughton | 27,149 | $69,942 |
| Walpole | 22,824 | $84,458 |
| Westwood | 14,117 | $103,242 |
High Points
Canton strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Massachusetts):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| 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% | |
Profile of Canton, MA
Comparing Canton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Massachusetts (State):
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The People
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Well-Paid Single Women | | |
| Well-Paid Single Men | |  |
| Age of the Population |  |  |
| Female Share of the Population | | |
| Senior Citizens | | |
| Racial Diversity |  | |
| Children Under 5 Years Old | |  |
| Male Share of the Population |  |  |
Families
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Portion of People Married | | |
| Average Household Size | | |
Wealth
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Median Family Income | | |
| College Educated Adults | | |
| People in Middle Class or Better | | |
| People Above Poverty | | |
Commute & Sprawl
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Public Transportation Use | | |
| Working at Home | | |
| Short Commute Times | | |
| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
Housing
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | |  |
| Housing Recently Built | | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| Affordability of Rents | | |
Crime
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
