City

Canton, MA

1 ZIP code  ·  Norfolk County  ·  Massachusetts

👥24,459Population
💰$128,341Median HH Income▲ 68% above avg
🎂42.8Median Age
🏠$665,500Median Home Value▲ 139% above avg
🎓72.2%College Grads▲ 86% above avg
📊4.1%Unemployment▼ 17% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.3% Female 50.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 70.1%Hispanic: 4.9%Black: 10.8%Asian: 9.7%Other: 3.6%Race
White70.1%
Hispanic4.9%
Black10.8%
Asian9.7%
Other3.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
16%
18–24
5%
25–44
26%
45–64
27%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.49
Below Poverty4.3% ▼ 57% below avg
College Grads72.2% ▲ 86% above avg
Unemployment4.1% ▼ 17% below avg
No HS Diploma76 (0.5%)
HS Graduate2,490 (14.8%)
Some College848 (5%)
Associates1,282 (7.6%)
Bachelors1,238 (7.3%)
Graduate Degree10,929 (64.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 14.8%Some College: 5%Associates: 7.6%Bachelors: 7.3%Graduate: 64.8%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad14.8%
Some College5.0%
Associates7.6%
Bachelors7.3%
Graduate64.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.5%Renter: 24.5%Tenure
Owner75.5%
Renter24.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
0%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
1%
$200k–$300k
4%
$300k–$500k
18%
Over $500k
75%

Financials

Median HH Income$128,341 ▲ 68% above avg
Median Home Value$665,500 ▲ 139% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,237/mo
Total Housing Units9,955
Vacant Units278

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
10%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
35%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
67%
Public Transit
9%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
24%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
13%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
34%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
57%
About Canton, MA

Canton is a city in Massachusetts, located in Norfolk County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 24,459 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.8 years.

Economically, Canton is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $128,341 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Canton is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $665,500, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,237 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Canton is highly educated. 72.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (70.06%).

Canton, MA offers residents above-average earning potential within Massachusetts.

ZIP Codes in Canton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
02021 24,459 $128,341 $665,500 $2,237 4.1% 72.2% 75.5%