Norton is a medium-sized town located in the state of Massachusetts. With a population of 19,108 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 16.24% 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.

Because of many things, Norton is a great place for families with children to consider. First of all, many other families with children live here, making Norton a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families, as well as find family-oriented services and community. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic values. With regard to real estate, Norton has a high rate of owner-occupied single family homes, which tends to reflect stability in the local 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, however, is that residents on average have to contend with a long commute, spending on average 31.80 minutes every day commuting to work.

The education level of Norton ranks among the highest in the nation. Of the 25-and-older adult population in Norton, 43.05% have at least a bachelor's degree. The typical US community has just 21.84% of its adults holding a bachelor's degree or graduate degree.

The per capita income in Norton in 2022 was $49,613, which is middle income relative to Massachusetts, and wealthy relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $198,452 for a family of four.

Norton is a somewhat ethnically-diverse town. 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 Polish.

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