Charlton 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, Charlton’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.
In Charlton, however, the average commute to work is quite long. On average, people spend 32.65 minutes each day getting to work, which is significantly higher than the national average.
As is often the case in a small town, Charlton doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.
The citizens of Charlton are very well educated compared to the average community in the nation: 37.57% of adults in Charlton have a bachelor's degree or even advanced degree.
The per capita income in Charlton in 2022 was $53,878, which is middle income relative to Massachusetts, and wealthy relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $215,512 for a family of four.
The people who call Charlton home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Charlton residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Charlton include Irish, French, English, Italian, and Polish.
The most common language spoken in Charlton is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and French.
