Charlton is a medium-sized town located in the state of Massachusetts. With a population of 13,391 people and two associated neighborhoods, Charlton is the 153rd largest community in Massachusetts.Unlike some towns where white-collar or blue-collar occupations dominate the local economy, Charlton is neither predominantly one nor the other. Instead, it has a mixed workforce of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Charlton is a town of sales and office workers, managers, and professionals. There are especially a lot of people living in Charlton who work in management occupations (13.99%), office and administrative support (12.60%), and sales jobs (8.91%). Telecommuters are a relatively large percentage of the workforce: 11.19% of people work from home. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce it is high relative to the nation. 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. 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. One downside of living in Charlton, however, is that residents on average have to contend with a long commute, spending on average 32.43 minutes every day commuting to work. As is often the case in a small town, Charlton doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.The education level of Charlton citizens is very high relative to the national average among all cities (21.84%): 37.74% of adults in Charlton have a bachelor's degree or even advanced degree. The per capita income in Charlton in 2022 was $53,336, which is middle income relative to Massachusetts, and wealthy relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $213,344 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 Asian. Important ancestries of people in Charlton include Irish, French, Italian, Polish, and English. The most common language spoken in Charlton is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and French.
