Massachusetts Living Index
Canton
Greater Boston · pop. 24,370
Reservoir, Blue Hills trailhead access, a Providence Line rail stop, and corporate HQs that make the tax base work.
Family SuburbCommuter Value
Livability Index
73
/ 100
Ranks #15 of 194 MA towns
The numbers
Median home
$711k
5× household income
Household income
$143k
ACS median
Commute to Boston
28 min
peak driving
Population
24,370
5-yr trend 75/100
How Canton scores
Schools
87
Safety
80
Walkability
45
Transit
38
Biking
36
Dining
87
Nightlife
87
Arts & Culture
93
Green Space
65
Diversity
90
Climate
73
The honest read
Best for
Boston commuters who want suburban quiet plus serious trail access plus a manageable home price.
The tradeoff
Inventory is tight and prices have moved hard since 2020.
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