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
2012 Tax Rates:
Residential 11.55
Commercial 23.04
Median Housing Price: $437,541
Median Family Income: $87,207
2011 Population: 21,561
Public Schools:
School Superintendent - (781) 821-5060
Total Enrollment 2011 - 3,218
Per Pupil Expenditure 2011 - $12,916
SAT Scores 2011:
Verbal - 543
Math - 557
Writing -
546
Plans of High School Graduates:
4-Year College - 68%
2-Year College - 18%
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