The Town FilesRaynham, Massachusetts
Town in Bristol County · population 15,142 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $524,400
- Household income
- $124,012
- Jan low / Jul high
- 20° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 26 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 3
- Median age
- 42.9
Raynham is a town of 15,142 people in Bristol County, Massachusetts. The median home is worth $524,400, close to the typical Massachusetts town ($510,150). It ranks better for young professionals than 72% of Massachusetts towns, easier by car than 72% of Massachusetts towns, better for cycling than 71% of Massachusetts towns.
How Raynham ranks
Percentile among Massachusetts towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Massachusetts towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Raynham is worth $524,400, close to the typical Massachusetts town ($510,150). Homes cost about 4.2 times the median household income of $124,012, which is more affordable than 65% of Massachusetts towns. Median rent is $1,749 a month. 78.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Raynham | Typical Massachusetts town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $524,400 | $510,150 |
| Median rent | $1,749 | $1,561 |
| Median household income | $124,012 | $108,622 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.2× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 78.1% | 80.7% |
| Median year built | 1986 | 1968 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Raynham
| People | Raynham | Typical Massachusetts town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.9 | 44.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.8% | 20.7% |
| Under 18 | 20.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 39.7% | 45.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.7% | 6.3% |
| Veterans | 5.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 12.5% | — |
| Work from home | 11.8% | 17.7% |
| Average commute | 36.3 min | 30.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.9% | 93.9% |
Weather in Raynham
July highs average 83.6°F and January lows 19.7°F. About 48.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 25.7 inches of snow (typical Massachusetts town: 49.5 in). Expect about 11 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 128 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
3 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Raynham since 1950, compared with 8 for the typical Massachusetts town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on November 18, 1967 about 8.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on October 23, 2018.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 18 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on July 18, 2012.
Severe weather in Bristol County since 1996
Bristol County has been included in 30 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2024 | Flood | DR-4780: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| September 15, 2023 | Hurricane | EM-3599: Hurricane Lee |
| April 18, 2022 | Snowstorm | DR-4651: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| March 27, 2020 | Biological | DR-4496: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3438: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Bristol County
Bristol County had 227,971 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $64,669 a year. Unemployment was 4.1% in 2023; in Raynham itself the ACS puts it at 3.9%.
Public schools in Raynham
3 public schools with 1,599 students, about 16.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raynham Middle School | 5-8 | 746 | 16.2 |
| Laliberte Elementary School | 2-4 | 508 | 16.4 |
| Merrill Elementary School | K-1 | 345 | 17.3 |
Towns near Raynham
- Raynham, MA0.0 mi · 15,142 people · home $524,400
- Taunton, MA3.1 mi · 59,408 people · home $422,800
- Bridgewater Town, MA4.5 mi · 28,633 people · home $533,100
- West Bridgewater, MA6.4 mi · 7,707 people · home $503,800
- Berkley, MA6.6 mi · 6,764 people · home $511,200
- Middleborough Center, MA6.7 mi · 7,921 people · home $424,900
- North Lakeville, MA7.3 mi · 3,290 people · home $543,300
- Norton, MA7.4 mi · 19,202 people · home $501,400
Raynham questions
Is Raynham, Massachusetts a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Raynham scores better for retirees than 37% of Massachusetts towns and quieter than 42%. 19.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 42.9).
How much does a house cost in Raynham?
The median owner-occupied home in Raynham is valued at $524,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $124,012, so homes cost about 4.2 times income. Median rent is $1,749 a month.
What is the weather like in Raynham?
July highs average 83.6°F and January lows 19.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 48.8 inches of precipitation a year and 25.7 inches of snow.
Does Raynham get tornadoes?
3 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Raynham since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on November 18, 1967. The typical Massachusetts town has had 8.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)