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Canton, Massachusetts

town · Norfolk County

At a glance

24,748
Population
$710,600
Median home value (all homes)
134% above U.S. median
$814,241
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$2,315/mo
Median rent
72% above U.S. median
$143,381
Median household income
83% above U.S. median
35.9 min
Average commute
92.9%
Homes with broadband
3.8%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 145 — 45% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing152% above
Goods & services2% above
Utilities25% above
Taxes7% below
Insurance5% above
Commute cost34% above
For business: Massachusetts is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 3/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college6 mi
Nearest community college3 mi
Nearest technical college0 mi
High school graduates96.5%
College graduates67.5%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Canton Economic Development
The Canton Economic Development Committee (EDC) works to ensure professional and open communication, support, and trust between the town's business community and its government. It is responsible for interviewing applicants and making recommendations on TIF applications and for promoting expedited permitting to support economic development.
state MassDevelopment
MassDevelopment provides financing, real estate, and community development solutions to grow businesses, create opportunity, and energize cities and towns across Massachusetts. It aims to revitalize communities, expand housing, and create jobs.
state Massachusetts Alliance for Economic Development
MassEcon is a private, non-profit partnership of business, industry leaders, and government dedicated to the economic growth of Massachusetts. MassEcon's mission is to promote and champion Massachusetts as the best place to start, grow and locate a business.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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