Key Advantages: Norton By The Numbers
WHY YOU WANT YOUR BUSINESS IN NORTON!
- Location: Immediate access to I-495 and I-95. 30 Miles to Boston/ 20 Miles to Providence.
- Competitive Commercial Tax Rate of $13.84 and $13.03 Residential Tax Rate in 2026.
- On-line permitting
- 10th Safest City in Massachusetts as ranked by Property Club
- Norton High School is ranked in the top 20% of Massachusetts public high schools in college readiness. 90% of our population graduated from high school and 40% has a bachelors or graduate degree
- Median Household Income of $127,404 with 83% of housing being owner-occupied
- New water treatment plant and expanded wastewater treatment plant
- Bio-Ready Community that welcomes life sciences. Norton is ranked as a Gold Community.
- Norton is a Purple Heart Community
- Norton is designated a Green Community
- With our easy access to I-495 and I-95, Norton is a center for supply chain and logistics.
- Great place to live: Norton is a quiet and tranquil town with beautiful natural resources, an excellent public school system, and wonderful neighborhoods. We are also close to Gillette Stadium and the Xfinity Center.
- Norton is home to TPC Boston Golf Club, Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Wayfair, New England Ice Cream, Autopart International, CPS Technologies, Bernie and Phyls Headquarters, Horizon Beverage, Spears Manufacturing, Yale Appliances, Wheaton College, The National Weather Service, and many wonderful small businesses.
- Recent public investments include a new Town Hall and Senior/Community Center and the bike trail linking Norton to Mansfield and Taunton.
- Norton is at 10.02% of its Subsidized Housing Inventory.
Demographic Data
| Massachusetts Municipal Association | |
| US Census Data | Housing and Transportation Index |
| US Census Quick Facts | ReadyMass 100 Southeastern Mass Demographics |
| Data Town (On the left side, type Norton under Choose your community) | Census Reporter |
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| Economic and Fiscal Data | |
| Boston Suburban Office/Lab Q1 2024 (Norton is in Metro South/495 South Submarket) | Massachusetts Department of Education |
| MA Division of Local Services Municipal Database | Labor Force, Employment and Unemployment Massachusettes Cities and Towns |
| Labor Market Information | Living Wage Calculation for Bristol County |
| Southeastern Massachusetts Labor Market Blueprint | Employment and Wages |
Want proof that Norton is great for business?
- Norton is home to two large business parks and has other land and sites available. Please get in touch with us if you are interested in locating in Norton.
- Blue Star Business Park is located near the interchange of I-495 and Route 123 and is home to Wayfair, Yale Appliances, Tosca Services and a Home Depot Warehouse.
- Norton Commerce Park is located minutes from the I-495 and Bay Street interchange and is home to Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Horizon Beverage, Morton Buildings, Precision for Medicine, Penske Truck Rental, the National Weather Service, Ryder Truck Rental and more.
- We have vacant properties zoned for commercial and industrial use.
- The West Main Street District/Rte 123 is ripe for opportunities as much of it is served by water, sewer, a municipal parking lot, mixed-use zoning and many other benefits including a number of wonderful small businesses and proximity to Wheaton College.
- Mansfield Avenue/Route 140 has wonderful opportunities as it has immediate access to I-495, is served by water and sewer, and contains important businesses and amenities including TPC Boston Golf Course, Autopart International, New England Ice Cream and many wonderful small businesses.