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Canton, MA

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A wooded suburb with four golf courses

Wooded Suburban Golf Peaceful Upscale

The city of Canton is a densely wooded suburb approximately 15 miles southwest of Downtown Boston. Home to several golf courses and spacious parks, Canton has a park-like atmosphere and an active community. Canton is lined with picturesque single-family homes and towering trees, not to mention the welcoming neighbors. Apartments in Canton are mid-range to high-end, and residents appreciate the small-town feeling while still living in the Great Boston area. Although the city is mainly residential, there are a few small businesses in town like the popular Trillium Brewing Company on Shawmut Road.

Rent Trends

As of January 2025, the average apartment rent in Canton, MA is $2,364 for one bedroom, $2,872 for two bedrooms, and $3,541 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Canton has decreased by -2.9% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,364/month
834 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,266/month
721 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,840/month
801 Sq Ft
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Transportation

40

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

1

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

33

Somewhat Bikeable

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You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Lt Peter M Hansen

Public

Grades K-5

546 Students

7
out of 10

John F. Kennedy Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

470 Students

7
out of 10

Dean S. Luce Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

457 Students

6
out of 10

Wm H Galvin Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

753 Students

8
out of 10

Canton High

Public

Grades 9-12

904 Students

7
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Mass Audubon's Mildred Morse Allen Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Museum of American Bird Art at Mass Audubon
  • Mass Audubon's Blue Hills Trailside Museum
  • Blue Hills Reservation
  • Houghton's Pond Recreation Area

Airports

  • General Edward Lawrence Logan International

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