At the foot of the Blue Hills is the town of Canton, Massachusetts. With open acres of nature stretching out in all directions, residents can spend their free time skiing, swimming in Reservoir Pond or hiking to scenic overlooks. Beyond the outdoor activities, they can explore the town’s restaurants, shops, museums and community events. With Boston about 20 miles north, Canton serves as a bedroom community for those wishing to escape the hustle of city life.
In Canton, there are numerous recreational spaces and nature spots. One of the largest is the Blue Hills Ski Area, where the resort works hard to keep the area snowy and ski-ready all winter long. The Blue Hills Reservation has 7,000 acres open for hiking, mountain biking, canoeing and more. The town also has golf courses and country clubs for those who prefer to hit the greens rather than the slopes or the trails. In the warmer months, kayakers can launch from their docks along Reservoir Pond or head to the Earl Newhouse Waterfront, where there's a public launch for small boats. The gardens at Bradley Estate are a popular spot for relaxing strolls and picnics.
The town is home to several restaurants and bars, including Trillium Brewing Company, which adds rustic New England touches to a modern brewery experience. The brewery boasts a 500-seat taproom, beer garden and a wood-fired eatery, and has even been featured in Boston Magazine. When residents need to do their grocery shopping, there are chains such as Shaw’s and Wegmans. The Village Shoppes is home to a few national retail chains, including a combined Marshalls and Home Goods location, and for other options, locals can drive into the city.
By exploring places like the Mass Audubon Museum of Bird Art and the Blue Hills Trailside Museum, residents can learn about the region's history and vibrancy. The Canton Public Library organizes book clubs, a Library 5K Fun Run and the Open Book Coffeehouse, a series of live music performances.
Canton's median housing price is in the upper $600,000s, which is above the national median. The Summer Heights neighborhood has Cape Cods and Tudors on large lots. Ranch styles and Colonial Revivals are common in Ponkapoag. Memorial Field features cul-de-sacs adorned with plentiful flowers and shrubbery while Washington Street includes colorful houses and the occasional saltbox thrown in. Home prices can start around $230,000 and can go as high as $2.7 million, depending on whether homebuyers are looking for a two-bedroom condo or a five-bedroom home with a view. Over the years, the housing market has experienced some ebbs and flows but there haven't been many drastic changes.
Students in the area can attend Canton Public Schools. The district received an A-minus rating from Niche. Canton High School not only earns an A rating from Niche but also was counted among the Best High Schools for 2023-24 by the U.S. World News & Report.
Interstates 93 and 95 cross through Canton, allowing for commutes into Boston and Providence, which are around 20 and 33 miles away, respectively. Traffic into Boston can be heavy, especially during rush hour, so some residents opt to take the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority's commuter rail trains to and from work. Private pilots can take off from the Norwood Memorial Airport, less than four miles away, and the Boston Logan International Airport is the closest major hub.
Some parts of Canton are prone to flooding, while others may experience noise from interstate traffic or passing commuter trains. The community has four seasons, with chilly winters and relatively mild summers. According to FBI data, the reported property and violent crime rates fall below the national and state averages. Between 2022 and 2023, the property crime rate fell by about 2%, and violent crime rates decreased by more than 5%.
Michael Giovangelo
Better Living Real Estate, LLC
(774) 341-5232
45 Total Sales
1 in Canton
$850,000 Price
Debi Hauer
eXp Realty, LLC
(339) 209-0761
107 Total Sales
2 in Canton
$545K - $710K Price Range
Mike Reece
Advisors Living - Newton
(339) 230-2483
77 Total Sales
9 in Canton
$260K - $1.1M Price Range
ZhiChao Chen
Space Realty
(855) 528-1854
158 Total Sales
1 in Canton
$1,180,000 Price
Jack Murphy
Plymouth Village, Inc.
(508) 503-6270
141 Total Sales
1 in Canton
$370,000 Price
Erin Matlack
LAER Realty Partners
(339) 209-2129
35 Total Sales
1 in Canton
$675,000 Price