Information on Canton, Norfolk County
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Welcome to our dedicated page for Canton, located in the state of Massachusetts, Norfolk County. Here, you will find detailed information about this city, including its geographical location, population data, administrative services, and local resources.
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Canton town HALL, Norfolk County
| Canton town Hall's address | Canton Canton Municipal Building 801 Washington St. Canton MA 02021 United States | |
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| Phone number of Canton town Hall | +1 781-821-5013 | |
| Canton, MA email | Not available | |
| Canton official website | town.canton.ma.us/ | |
| Mayor of Canton | ||
| Norfolk County, Massachusetts: Vital Records | Canton vital records | |
| Birth Certificate | Order your Massachusetts birth certificate online | |
Common questions about Canton
What county is Canton MA in?Canton, MA is located in Norfolk County |
Where is Canton, Massachusetts ?Canton is located in Norfolk County, approximately 15 miles southwest of downtown Boston, Massachusetts, USA. It lies within the Greater Boston area and is situated near the Blue Hills Reservation. The town's proximity to major highways such as I-95 and Route 128 makes it easily accessible to surrounding cities. |
What is the cost of living in Canton MA ?The cost of living in Canton, Massachusetts (Norfolk County) is relatively high. Housing averages around $600,000, while grocery prices are about 15% higher than the national average. Transportation costs can also be elevated, reflecting the town’s proximity to Boston. Overall, residents should budget accordingly for these expenses. |
Canton administrative division
| Country | United States |
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| Commonwealth | Massachusetts |
| County | Norfolk - other counties in Massachusetts |
Canton building department, MA
| Office | Canton Building Department |
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| City | Canton |
| State | MA |
| Address | 79 Pleasant Street, Canton, MA 02021 |
| Phone | 781-821-5003 |
| Website | https://www.town.canton.ma.us/149/Building-Department |
Demography of Canton
| Name of Canton inhabitants (demonym) | Not available | |||
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| Date | Current value | Classed by Region/Country | ||
| Population | 24 370 inhabitants (2020) | 81 / 1 742 | ||
| Population density in Canton | Not available | |||
Canton (MA) statistics
| Canton MA Median household income | $123,000 |
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| Canton MA Poverty rate | 5.6% |
| Canton MA Unemployment rate | 3.1% |
| Canton MA Educational attainment | 97% |
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List of Passport Facilities in Canton, MA
| Name | Street | Phone number |
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| CANTON PUBLIC LIBRARY | 786 WASHINGTON STREET | 3395025721 |
Top 3 most popular banks in Canton
There are 8 bank branches in Canton.
The Bank of Canton is the most popular bank in Canton with 3 branch offices, followed by Bank of America, National Association with 1 branch offices and then Canton Co-operative Bank with 1 branch offices.
Find below all bank branches in Canton:
| Bank's name | Number of branch offices | Service Type |
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| The Bank of Canton | 3 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Bank of America, National Association | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Canton Co-operative Bank | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Dedham Institution for Savings | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| HarborOne Bank | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Santander Bank, N.A. | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
Canton administrative numbers
| Canton town code | 2511315 |
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| Canton town phone area code | 781 |
| Canton town postcode | 02021 |
Transportation modes in Canton
| Airport | Norwood Memorial Airport 2.6 miles Gen. Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport 16 miles Hanscom Field 22.8 miles |
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Canton territory
| Canton area | Not available |
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| Canton altitude | 328 Altitude feet |
| Geographical coordinates | Latitude: 42.1583 Longitude: -71.1453 Latitude: 42° 9' 30'' North Longitude: 71° 8' 43'' West |
| Time zone | UTC -5:00 (America/New_York) Summer time : UTC -4:00 Winter time : UTC -5:00 |
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| Namesake of Canton |
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| Natural parks | Canton isn't part of a natural park |
What is Canton close to?
| Nearby cities include: Norwood, Randolph, Stoughton and Avon | ||
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| Norwood | Norwood | Randolph |
| Norwood |  | Randolph |
| Sharon | Stoughton | Stoughton |
| Norwood 3.7 miles | Randolph 3.8 miles | Stoughton 4.1 miles |
| Avon 4.7 miles | Milton 5.1 miles | Sharon 5.6 miles |
| Westwood 5.6 miles | Dedham 5.7 miles | Holbrook 6.5 miles |
| Braintree 6.6 miles | Walpole 6.9 miles | Brockton 8.3 miles |
| Quincy 8.4 miles | Medfield 9.2 miles | Dover 9.3 miles |
| Abington 9.4 miles | Easton 9.4 miles | Needham 9.4 miles |
| Weymouth 9.5 miles | Foxborough 10 miles | Brookline 10.3 miles |
Distance between Canton and other main cities and towns
| New York City : 179 miles closest | Los Angeles : 2591 miles | Chicago : 846 miles |
| Houston : 1597 miles | Phoenix : 2293 miles | Philadelphia : 259 miles |
| San Antonio : 1758 miles | San Diego : 2578 miles | Dallas : 1543 miles |
| San Jose : 2680 miles | Fort Worth : 1570 miles | Austin : 1687 miles |
| Jacksonville : 1005 miles | Columbus : 619 miles | Indianapolis : 800 miles |
| Distances are calculated as the crow flies | ||
Elementary schools in Canton
Dean S Luce
District of CantonLowest grade : K, Highest grade : 5
Students : 492
John F Kennedy
District of CantonLowest grade : K, Highest grade : 5
Students : 504
Lt Peter M Hansen
District of CantonLowest grade : K, Highest grade : 5
Students : 502
Rodman Early Childhood Center
District of CantonLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : PK
Students : 90
Middle schools in Canton
Wm H Galvin Middle
District of CantonLowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 786
High schools in Canton
Blue Hills Regional Vocational Technical
Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12Students : 867
Canton High
District of CantonLowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 951
Private schools in Canton
Cole-Harrington Kindergarten Enrichment II
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : KStudents : 57
Dba:clarke School Boston
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : KStudents : 20
St John The Evangelist School
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 8Students : 194
The Blue Hill Montessori School
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : KStudents : 38