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About
Life in Taunton
If you're considering Taunton, know that you're looking at a working city with real history—not a polished suburb. The median home value sits around $423,000 with median household income near $80,000, making it moderately affordable for southeastern Massachusetts. That said, expect a car-dependent layout; the city spans 48 square miles with irregular borders, so your 29-minute average commute could easily stretch longer depending on where you land and where you work.
Taunton at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
38.9 yrs
Poverty Rate
13.0%
Foreign-Born
13.7%
Broadband Internet
90.7%
of households
Population Growth
+5.3%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics13.7% foreign-born, most often from Portugal
Who lives in Taunton: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Taunton, the largest foreign-born group is from Portugal (29.3%), and 11.3% of residents speak Other Indo-European at home.
Under 18
21.6%
of residents
65 and Older
15.0%
of residents
Households with Kids
32.9%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
27.7%
of households
Married Couples
42.0%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.48
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 25% below MA average
Rent, home values, and income in Taunton
In Taunton, rent runs 25% below the MA average, and home values are 25% below the MA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
52.8%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
28.7%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
101.8
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$4,344
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
62.1%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1965
median year built
Vacant Homes
4.5%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $517,477 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.6 pts above MA average
Unemployment in Taunton
Unemployment in Taunton is 0.6 percentage points higher than the MA average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Taunton Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute29.3 min avg
How Taunton residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Taunton, most residents drive alone to work (80%), and 52% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 17 mi
New Bedford Regional Airport (EWB)
Regional airport · few flights3,145 passengers boarded in 2025
- 32 mi
Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)
Major hub21.0M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 17% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Taunton runs 17% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
386.1
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,057.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Taunton Police Department
Natural DisastersStrong Wind most common — 8 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
89.9 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Bristol County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Bristol County, which includes Taunton, the most common type is strong wind, with 8 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | High Wind | $50,700 |
| 2024 | 20 | Hail | $53,700 |
| 2023 | 27 | Thunderstorm Wind | $67,800 |
| 2022 | 20 | Strong Wind | $103,100 |
| 2021 | 19 | Thunderstorm Wind | $2.1M |
| 2020 | 36 | Strong Wind | $111,600 |
| 2019 | 27 | High Wind | $84,200 |
| 2018 | 27 | Strong Wind | $353,100 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Bristol County, county-wide
Air Quality38 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Bristol County, which includes Taunton, is typically good — 306 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
38
Good Days
306
per year
Moderate Days
56
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Bristol County, county-wide
Climate81°F summers, 22°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Taunton has warm summers (avg high 81°F) and cold winters (avg low 22°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
59°/38°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
81°/61°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
64°/44°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
40°/22°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
48.8"
Annual Snowfall
25.7"
Hot Days/Year
11
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
128
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
115
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°F | 20°F | 3.72" |
| Feb | 40°F | 21°F | 3.43" |
| Mar | 48°F | 29°F | 5.05" |
| Apr | 59°F | 38°F | 4.75" |
| May | 70°F | 48°F | 3.38" |
| Jun | 78°F | 57°F | 4.08" |
| Jul | 84°F | 63°F | 3.50" |
| Aug | 82°F | 62°F | 3.61" |
| Sep | 75°F | 54°F | 3.88" |
| Oct | 63°F | 43°F | 4.28" |
| Nov | 53°F | 34°F | 4.15" |
| Dec | 43°F | 26°F | 4.94" |
Healthcare2 hospitals, avg 1.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Taunton
Taunton has 2 hospitals, averaging 1.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — below-average care.
Hospitals
2
within city limits
Uninsured
3.7%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
1.0 / 5
Brown University Health Morton Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Taunton State Hospital
Psychiatric
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Sturdy Memorial Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 9.7 mi away · Attleboro
Good Samaritan Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 13.5 mi away · Brockton
Southcoast Hospitals Group
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 13.6 mi away · Fall River
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education14.3:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Taunton
Taunton's student/teacher ratio is 14.3:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 23.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
14
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
23.9%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Taunton (within 15 miles)
Public · 4-year · 7,829 students · in-state tuition $12,194 · 60% graduate · median earnings $61,441 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 6,083 students · in-state tuition $5,952 · 31% graduate · median earnings $47,512 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 4,235 students · in-state tuition $5,472 · 23% graduate · median earnings $50,480 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park, 15 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Taunton
Taunton has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park (15 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park
National Historical Park
15 mi awayRoger Williams National Memorial
National Memorial
17 mi awayNew Bedford Whaling National Historical Park
National Historical Park
21 mi awayAdams National Historical Park
National Historical Park
25 mi awayBoston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
29 mi awayFrederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site
National Historic Site
29 mi awayJohn Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site
National Historic Site
31 mi awayTouro Synagogue National Historic Site
National Historic Site
31 mi awayPublic Libraries in Taunton
Taunton Public Library
12 Pleasant Street, Taunton
Cities Near Taunton
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Taunton?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Taunton FAQ
Is Taunton, Massachusetts affordable?⌄
Taunton's median rent is $1,324/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $79,283/year. Median home value is $422,800.
Is Taunton, Massachusetts safe?⌄
Taunton's violent crime rate was 386 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is close to the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1057 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Taunton, Massachusetts?⌄
Taunton has an unemployment rate of 5.1%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Taunton, Massachusetts?⌄
The cost of living in Taunton is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,324/month and median household income is $79,283/year. The median home value is $422,800. About 53% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Taunton, Massachusetts?⌄
The average commute in Taunton is 29 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from