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Norton, Massachusetts

town · Bristol County

At a glance

19,240
Population
$501,400
Median home value (all homes)
65% above U.S. median
$602,409
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,911/mo
Median rent
42% above U.S. median
$124,535
Median household income
59% above U.S. median
32.5 min
Average commute
93.8%
Homes with broadband
3.6%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 124 — 24% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing83% above
Goods & services0% below
Utilities28% above
Taxes7% below
Insurance5% above
Commute cost21% above
For business: Massachusetts is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 3/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Colleges in town:
Wheaton College 4-year
Nearest 4-year college0 mi
Nearest community college13 mi
Nearest technical college6 mi
High school graduates94.8%
College graduates45.8%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Norton Economic Development
region Old Colony Planning Council
region South Coast Development Partnership
state Executive Office Of Housing and 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 Massachusetts Eco Dev Council
state Massachusetts Office of Business Development
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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