Living in Canton, Massachusetts
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Canton · Census data 2020–2024
Canton has 24,748 residents with a median age of 42.6. The median household income is $143,381 (38% higher than the Massachusetts median), the median home value is $710,600, the median rent is $2,315/month.
Canton at a glance
- Population
- 24,748
- Median age
- 42.6State: 40
- Median household income
- $143,381State: $103,960
- Median home value
- $710,600State: $562,100
- Median rent
- $2,315/moState: $1,762
- Homeowners
- 73.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 67.5%
- Average commute
- 36 min
Is Canton a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 38% higher than the Massachusetts median; unemployment of 3.8%; a poverty rate of 5.2%.
Cons: Home values 26% higher than the state median; an average commute of 36 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Canton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Canton the median home value is $710,600, 114% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,315 per month, which is 31.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,239 a month in housing costs.
Canton median household income
The median household income in Canton is $143,381 and the income per person is $78,446. 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Massachusetts: 10%).
Housing in Canton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 9,866
- Owner-occupied
- 73.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 26.4%
- Vacant
- 2.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1980
- Average household size
- 2.53
Canton demographics
- Population
- 24,748
- Median age
- 42.6
- Under 18
- 22.9%
- 65 and older
- 18.8%
- Households
- 9,630
- Foreign-born
- 15%
- Veterans
- 4.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Canton ›
Education in Canton
67.5% of adults 25 and older in Canton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Massachusetts: 47.3%), and 32.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Canton
- Unemployment rate
- 3.8%State: 5.2%
- Average commute
- 36 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 25.7%
- Drive alone
- 57.3%
- Public transit
- 8.4%
- Walk to work
- 0.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.9%
Canton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canton | 24,748 | $143,381 | $710,600 | $2,315 |
| Norwood | 31,542 | $107,030 | $651,700 | $2,116 |
| Randolph Town | 34,878 | $109,573 | $496,400 | $2,103 |
| Stoughton | 29,225 | $104,794 | $523,800 | $2,050 |
| Avon | 4,774 | $130,625 | $509,600 | $1,558 |
| Milton | 28,587 | $188,529 | $933,200 | $1,474 |
| Sharon | 18,574 | $191,835 | $737,100 | $2,310 |
| Westwood | 16,318 | $223,125 | $1,041,500 | $2,553 |
| Dedham | 25,237 | $128,955 | $661,800 | $2,042 |
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What is the median household income in Canton, MA?
The median household income in Canton is $143,381, 38% higher than the Massachusetts median of $103,960 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Canton?
The median home value in Canton is $710,600, compared with $562,100 in Massachusetts.
How much is rent in Canton?
The median gross rent in Canton is $2,315 per month, about 31.5% of household income.
Is Canton, MA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 38% higher than the Massachusetts median; unemployment of 3.8%; a poverty rate of 5.2%. Minuses: home values 26% higher than the state median; an average commute of 36 minutes.
What is the median age in Canton?
The median age in Canton is 42.6 years (Massachusetts: 40).
How long is the commute in Canton?
The average commute to work in Canton is 36 minutes; 25.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Canton?
The unemployment rate in Canton is 3.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Canton?
67.5% of adults in Canton have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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