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Norton, Massachusetts

Introduction to Norton, Massachusetts

Norton, Massachusetts, in Bristol county, is 6 miles NW of Taunton, Massachusetts and 27 miles S of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is in the Boston area. There are 18,036 residents in Norton.

Norton History

The first modern inhabitants of Norton settled in the area in 1669. Since the region was located at the northern border of Taunton, it was initially called North Taunton. The town was incorporated in March 1710, when its name was changed to Norton.

Norton and nearby Attractions

  • Camp Finburg
  • Camp Read
  • Capron Park Zoo
  • Gillette Stadium
  • Winnecunnet Pond
  • Norton Reservoir

Things To Do In Norton

Lake Winnecunnett is a popular spot for recreation. The town also has a forest where the legendary King Philip’s Cave is located, which is a popular haunt for tourists. The town has five schools whose playgrounds and gyms are used for recreational, athletic and cultural activities.

Norton Transportation

The nearest major airport is Boston Logan International.

Norton Higher Education

Wheaton College offers higher education in this area.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 8%Norton Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 9%Norton Low Violent Crime
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 15%Norton Well-Paid Single Women
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 17%Norton People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 18%Norton Median Family Income
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 18%Norton Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Norton, MA

Comparing Norton 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 Women98
Children Under 5 Years Old910
Well-Paid Single Men86
Female Share of the Population79
Male Share of the Population43
Age of the Population31
Racial Diversity25
Senior Citizens21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size88
Portion of People Married87

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better97
Median Family Income97
People Above Poverty97
College Educated Adults85

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use98
Walking and Biking to Work67
Working at Home53
Short Commute Times23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built89
Affordability of Rents57
Seasonal and Vacation Housing43
Affordability of Property Taxes35
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals35
People Living Alone23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime107
Low Violent Crime109

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