Norton is a medium-sized town located in the state of Massachusetts. With a population of 19,146 people and four associated neighborhoods, Norton is the 101st largest community in Massachusetts.

Housing costs in Norton are among some of the highest in the nation, although real estate prices here don't compare to real estate prices in the most expensive communities in Massachusetts.

Also of interest is that Norton has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US.

A relatively large number of people in Norton telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 17.19% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.

In addition, Norton is a college town. There are a lot of students in Norton attending college, and as a result Norton provides a number of services, amenities and opportunities geared to the needs and activities of students.

Norton is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Norton’s overall crime rate ranks among the lowest in the country, making it one of the safest places to raise a family.

One downside of living in Norton is that it can take a long time to commute to work. In Norton, the average commute to work is 32.28 minutes, which is quite a bit higher than the national average.

Norton is one of the most well-educated cities in the nation. 45.77% of adults in Norton have at least a bachelor's degree. Compare that to the average community in America, which has just 21.84% with a bachelor's degree or higher.

The per capita income in Norton in 2022 was $52,342, which is lower middle income relative to Massachusetts, and wealthy relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $209,368 for a family of four.

The people who call Norton home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Norton residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Norton include Irish, Italian, English, German, and French.

The most common language spoken in Norton is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Portuguese.