Town of Canton
Canton is a 19.58 square-mile community located 18 miles southwest of Boston. The town is conveniently situated near Routes 128, I-95, and 24 and is served by the MBTA's commuter rail. The town's prime commercial area is easily accessible to major highways and does not conflict with the community's residential charm.
Canton is home to Massasoit Community College and offers various recreational activities at Blue Hills Reservation and Ski Area.
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Canton Statistics
Town Clerk: (781) 821-5013
Website: www.town.Canton.ma.us
Commonwealth Communities (Mass.Gov): Canton
2002 Tax Rates:
Residential $12.24
Commercial $22.20
Median Housing Price: $345,000
Median Family Income: $82,904
2002 Population: 20,775
Public Schools:
School Superintendent - (781) 821-5060
Total Enrollment 10/01/02 - 2,963
Per Pupil Expenditure 1999 - $6,654
SAT Scores 2000:
Verbal - 540
Math - 590
Part. Rate - 88%
Plans of High School Graduates:
4-Year College - 74%
2-Year College - 17%
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