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Canton
  • Suburb of Boston, MA
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Suburb
Boston

Canton

#10 in Best Places to Live in Norfolk County
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A
    2. Crime & Safety
      B
    3. Housing
      B minus
    4. Nightlife
      B+
    5. Good for Families
      A
    6. Diversity
      B+
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      C
    9. Cost of Living
      C
    10. Health & Fitness
      A
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B
    Canton is a suburb of Boston with a population of 24,122. Canton is in Norfolk County and is one of the best places to live in Massachusetts. Living in Canton offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Canton there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families live in Canton and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Canton are highly rated.
    About Canton...
    Population
    24,122
    Suburb of
    Boston
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $560,200
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,931
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      23%
    • Own
      77%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      260.5
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      32.6
      40.7
    • Robbery
      12.2
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      44.8
      500.1
    • Theft
      488.4
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      58.3
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      5%
    • 25-34 years
      11%
    • 35-44 years
      14%
    • 45-54 years
      14%
    • 55-64 years
      15%
    • 65+ years
      19%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      28%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      32%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      22%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      15%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      3%
      11%
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    Working in Canton

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $118,814
    National
    $69,021
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