Canton

 

Town of Canton

Canton Town SealCanton 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.

 

Blue Hills

2017 Statistics

Town Clerk: (781) 821-5013

Website: www.town.Canton.ma.us

Commonwealth Communities (Mass.Gov): Canton

Tax Rates:
Residential 12.79
Commercial 26.34

Median Housing Price: $530,873

Median Family Income: $90,878

Population: 22,774

Public Schools:
School Superintendent – (781) 821-5060
Total Enrollment – 3,247
Per Pupil Expenditure – $14,401

SAT Scores:
Reading – 520
Writing – 507
Math – 536

Plans of High School Graduates:
4-Year College – 95%