Town of
Canton
Massachusetts
Phone: 781-821-5000
Town Administrator:
Charles DoodySelect Board:
Christopher Albert
Patricia Boyden
John Connolly
Michael Loughran
John McCourt
Annual Town Meeting:
May 13, 2024May, 2nd Monday
Municipal Election:
April 2, 2024April, 1st Tuesday after the 1st Monday
Demographics
| Population | 24,470 | |
| Population Density | 1,302 | |
| Registered Voters | 17,341 | |
| Income Per Capita | $64,467 | |
| EQV Per Capita | $260,594 | |
| Owner-occupied Housing Unit Rate | 75.7% | |
| Median Value of Owner-occupied Housing Units | $636,800 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $2,124 | |
| Total Households | 9,649 | |
| Average Household Size | 2.48 |
Municipal Finances
| Residential Tax Rate | $10.57 | |
| Commercial Tax Rate | $21.57 | |
| Average Tax Bill | $76,867,686 | |
| Total Expenditures | $91,013,151 | |
| Total Tax Levy | $91,210,271 | |
| State Aid | $10,797,965 | |
| Local Receipts | $8,800,000 | |
| CPA Year Enacted | 2,012 | |
| CPA Surcharge | 11.0% | |
| CPA Exemptions | Low income, first $100,000 - residential, first $100,000 - commercialLow income, first $100,000 - residential, first $100,000 - commercial |
Town Hall
Wants you To KNOW
Canton has a collective mission to provide quality services, which efficiently and effectively promote, preserve, and protect its resident population, environment, and sense of community. The town aims to enhance its special character and the quality of life for its residents.
Governance
| Form of Government | Select Board – Town Meeting | |
| Incorporation Date | 1,797 | |
| Chief Municipal Official | Town Administrator | |
| Policy Board | Select Board | |
| Size of Policy Board | 5 | |
| Legislative Body | Open Town Meeting |
Geography
| County | Norfolk | |
| Area | 18.8 mi2 | |
| Public Roads | 113.4 mi | |
| Regional Planning Agency | Metropolitan Area Planning Council |
Representation
U.S. Senate (statewide)
Edward J. Markey
Elizabeth Warren
U.S. House
Stephen Lynch
Mass. Senate
Paul Feeney
Mass. House
William Galvin