The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 02027 sells for about $717,000, or $445 per square foot.
Prices are up +21.3% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 32 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $3,200 a month.
ZIP 02027 — Dedham
The Canton housing market remains highly competitive with low inventory and rising home values, reflecting strong demand for suburban properties near Boston. While sales volume has moderated, prices continue to trend upward, driven by the town's excellent school system and transit connectivity. Note that some specific metrics like price-cut percentage were not available at the ZIP level and are omitted.
This ZIP is ideal for families seeking high-quality schools and professionals commuting to Boston or Providence who desire a suburban lifestyle with urban accessibility.
Median prices moved up 21.3% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 32 days on market with 3.4 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.8% · poverty 3.2% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.8%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 02021, Norfolk County MA
Canton maintains a relatively low crime rate compared to the broader Massachusetts and national averages, with property crime being the primary concern.
The Canton Public Schools district is highly regarded, consistently ranking well for academic performance and college readiness within the state.
The area faces moderate risks related to winter storms and localized flooding near the Neponset River and various ponds; standard homeowners insurance is typical.
Canton serves as a significant employment hub with a mix of corporate headquarters and light industrial parks, benefiting from its strategic location between Boston and Providence.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Massachusetts) — Massachusetts Local Property Tax: Ad valorem tax calculated as (Municipal Budget / Total Assessed Value of all taxable property) = Tax Rate per $1,000 of assessed value. Assessments must be at 100% of full and fair cash (market) value.
Residents benefit from excellent access to I-95 and I-93, as well as two MBTA Commuter Rail stations on the Providence/Stoughton Line providing direct service to Boston.
The town features extensive green space including the Blue Hills Reservation, the Paul Revere Heritage Site, and multiple public ponds and golf courses.
The rental market is characterized by low vacancy rates and steady demand, driven by proximity to Boston and a limited supply of new multifamily developments.
The local economy is anchored by a diverse mix of healthcare, technology, and professional services firms, with major employers including Dunkin' Brands headquarters.
Canton is well-connected via the MBTA Commuter Rail and major highway interchanges, facilitating efficient regional transit.
Development is focused on transit-oriented residential projects and the revitalization of historic industrial sites.
The Norfolk County assessment regime follows standard Massachusetts municipal property tax laws.
Parcels are subject to standard municipal taxes and the Canton Public Schools district levies.
Property insurance premiums are stable but reflect regional risks associated with coastal weather patterns.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 02021 profile.
No public schools report a street address in this area. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.
- Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum4.69 mi
- Supercharged Entertainment4.515.9 mi
- F1 Arcade Boston4.59.1 mi
- Starland Sportsplex & Fun Park4.418.9 mi
- Museum of Illusions Boston4.59.3 mi
- Fenway Park4.87.5 mi
- TD Garden4.69.5 mi
- Gillette Stadium4.612.2 mi
- Thomas M. Menino Convention & Exhibition Center4.58.7 mi
- Topgolf Boston - Canton3.93.6 mi
- Fenway Park4.87.5 mi
- Boston Common4.78.7 mi
- Museum of Fine Arts, Boston4.87.1 mi
- New England Aquarium4.49.4 mi
- Harvard Square4.68.9 mi
- Museum of Fine Arts, Boston4.87.1 mi
- Boston Public Library4.88 mi
- Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum4.76.9 mi
- Museum of Science4.79.4 mi
- Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum4.69 mi
- Boston Common4.78.7 mi
- Franklin Park Zoo4.45.2 mi
- Public Garden4.88.6 mi
- Charles River Esplanade4.88.4 mi
- Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University4.84.5 mi
- Squantum Yacht Club4.57.5 mi
- Topgolf Boston - Canton3.93.6 mi
- Granite Links Golf Club4.65.4 mi
- Robert T. Lynch Municipal Golf Course3.94.4 mi
- George Wright4.51.8 mi
- Newton Commonwealth Golf Course46.8 mi
- Encore Boston Harbor4.311.1 mi
- Natick Mall4.512.4 mi
- Prudential Center Boston4.57.9 mi
- Quincy Market4.59.3 mi
- Faneuil Hall Marketplace4.59.3 mi
- Boston Logan International Airport4.111 mi
- Park Shuttle & Fly4.512.2 mi
- The Lounge3.411 mi
- Boston Skydive Center528.1 mi
- DaCoopas Pizza4.111.2 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Large state forest offering hiking, skiing, and scenic views.
Cultural and recreational space featuring the historic Revere copper rolling mill.
Private golf facility serving the local community.
Key-figure check: median price diverges 23.2% from the nearest retained anchor (published ten-year series (2024)) — beyond the 12.5% tolerance; an automated validation case is open and the value publishes pending its verdict. Research outlier held out — this pass returned a median of $883,000 (23.2% off the retained reading), contradicting every independent anchor; the prior reading stands pending corroboration.