Living in Taunton, Massachusetts
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Taunton · Census data 2020–2024
Taunton has 60,433 residents with a median age of 38.9. The median household income is $79,283 (24% lower than the Massachusetts median), the median home value is $422,800, the median rent is $1,324/month.
Taunton at a glance
- Population
- 60,433
- Median age
- 38.9State: 40
- Median household income
- $79,283State: $103,960
- Median home value
- $422,800State: $562,100
- Median rent
- $1,324/moState: $1,762
- Homeowners
- 62.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23.9%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Taunton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 25% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 24% lower than the Massachusetts median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 5.8%; a poverty rate of 13%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Taunton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Taunton the median home value is $422,800, 27% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,324 per month, which is 32.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,314 a month in housing costs.
Taunton median household income
The median household income in Taunton is $79,283 and the income per person is $38,819. 13% of residents live below the poverty line (Massachusetts: 10%).
Housing in Taunton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 25,188
- Owner-occupied
- 62.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 37.9%
- Vacant
- 4.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1965
- Average household size
- 2.48
Taunton demographics
- Population
- 60,433
- Median age
- 38.9
- Under 18
- 21.6%
- 65 and older
- 15%
- Households
- 24,063
- Foreign-born
- 13.7%
- Veterans
- 5.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Taunton ›
Education in Taunton
23.9% of adults 25 and older in Taunton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Massachusetts: 47.3%), and 7.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Taunton
- Unemployment rate
- 5.8%State: 5.2%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 8%
- Drive alone
- 80%
- Public transit
- 0.5%
- Walk to work
- 1.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.7%
Taunton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taunton | 60,433 | $79,283 | $422,800 | $1,324 |
| Raynham Center | 4,841 | $132,382 | $547,700 | $1,776 |
| Raynham | 15,505 | $124,012 | $524,400 | $1,749 |
| Berkley | 6,829 | $144,205 | $511,200 | — |
| Dighton | 8,193 | $136,646 | $501,900 | $1,405 |
| Norton | 19,240 | $124,535 | $501,400 | $1,911 |
| Norton Center | 2,663 | $119,949 | $543,500 | — |
| Bridgewater Town | 28,471 | $112,651 | $533,100 | $2,092 |
| North Lakeville | 3,624 | $106,713 | $543,300 | $1,920 |
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What is the median household income in Taunton, MA?
The median household income in Taunton is $79,283, 24% lower than the Massachusetts median of $103,960 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Taunton?
The median home value in Taunton is $422,800, compared with $562,100 in Massachusetts.
How much is rent in Taunton?
The median gross rent in Taunton is $1,324 per month, about 32.8% of household income.
Is Taunton, MA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 25% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 24% lower than the Massachusetts median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 5.8%; a poverty rate of 13%.
What is the median age in Taunton?
The median age in Taunton is 38.9 years (Massachusetts: 40).
How long is the commute in Taunton?
The average commute to work in Taunton is 29 minutes; 8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Taunton?
The unemployment rate in Taunton is 5.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Taunton?
23.9% of adults in Taunton have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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