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Canton
  • Suburb of Boston, MA

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grade A
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade A
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade B minus
  3. Housing
    grade B minus
  4. Nightlife
    grade B+
  5. Good for Families
    grade A
  6. Diversity
    grade B+
  7. Jobs
    grade B
  8. Weather
    grade C
  9. Cost of Living
    grade C+
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade A
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade A
  12. Commute
    grade B

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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

About Canton...
Population
24,122

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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Canton Rankings

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Crime & Safety

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

Residents

Diversity
grade 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%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    32%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    22%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    15%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3%
    national  11%

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