Canton, MA
Maps & Population Facts

Population
22,829
Population Density
1,218
Labor Participaton
70.3%
Bachelor's or Higher
56.4%
Median Household Income
$96,583
Median Individual Income
$57,705
Median Individual Income(Full-time Workers Only)
$72,856

Housing Estimates

Median House Value
$460,200
Median Gross Rent
$1,570
Median Mortgage Payment
$2,394
Housing Units
9,257
People who reside in Canton live in:
Detached - Single Family Homes
62%
Apt, Condo, Other
37%
Analysis

Income

Households in Canton earn significantly more money than the national median income, averaging 60% higher per household.

Housing

Canton has a median house price of $460,200. The cost of homeownership is significantly higher than most areas. The cost of renting in Canton is 55% more than the national average.

Percent
Renter Occupied Households 38%
New Construction (Built after 2000) 12%

Demographics

The median age in Canton is 41. Canton has a population that is older than in comparison to the US median age.

Canton ranks in the highest of the nation for having an educated population with more college graduates per resident than most areas.

Housing Data

Housing Comparison
Canton Massachusetts USA
Median Property Value 460,200 385,400 217,600
Median Mortgage Payment 2,394 2,108 1,513
Median Gross Rent 1,570 1,208 1,012
Property Vacancy 2.5% 10.0% 12.6%
% Renters 23% 38% 36%
Residents per Sq. Mi. 1,218 885 93
Personal Comparison
Canton Massachusetts USA
Median Household Income 96,583 77,385 60,336
Median Individual Income 57,705 41,700 33,646
Median Income (Full-Time) 72,856 60,923 46,881
Median Age 41.1 39.5 38.1
Labor Participation 70.3% 67.8% 62.8%
Attained College Degree 56.4% 43.4% 32.0%

Population Density Analysis

Canton, MA
1,218
Residents per Sq. Mile
The population density of Canton is comparable to that of a Suburban Area.
Major City
10,000 Residents +
Mid-Sized City
5,000 Residents +
Small City
2,500 Residents +
Suburban
500 Residents +
Rural
100 Residents +
Remote
1 Residents +

Demographics