The Town FilesTaunton, Massachusetts
City in Bristol County · population 59,408 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $422,800
- Household income
- $79,283
- Jan low / Jul high
- 20° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 26 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 2
- Median age
- 38.9
Taunton is a city of 59,408 people in Bristol County, Massachusetts. The median home is worth $422,800, below the typical Massachusetts town ($510,150). It ranks more walkable than 84% of Massachusetts towns, easier by car than 82% of Massachusetts towns, more vibrant than 77% of Massachusetts towns.
How Taunton 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 Taunton is worth $422,800, below the typical Massachusetts town ($510,150). Homes cost about 5.3 times the median household income of $79,283, which is more affordable than 30% of Massachusetts towns. Median rent is $1,324 a month. 62.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Taunton | Typical Massachusetts town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $422,800 | $510,150 |
| Median rent | $1,324 | $1,561 |
| Median household income | $79,283 | $108,622 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.3× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 62.1% | 80.7% |
| Median year built | 1965 | 1968 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.1% | — |
Who lives in Taunton
| People | Taunton | Typical Massachusetts town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.9 | 44.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.0% | 20.7% |
| Under 18 | 21.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.9% | 45.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.0% | 6.3% |
| Veterans | 5.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 13.7% | — |
| Work from home | 8.0% | 17.7% |
| Average commute | 29.3 min | 30.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 90.7% | 93.9% |
Weather in Taunton
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
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Taunton since 1950, compared with 8 for the typical Massachusetts town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on October 23, 2018 about 6.7 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 16 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 Taunton itself the ACS puts it at 5.8%.
Public schools in Taunton
11 public schools with 8,117 students, about 14.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taunton High | 8-12 | 2,690 | 16.1 |
| Bristol-Plymouth Vocational Technical | 9-12 | 1,330 | 12.9 |
| James L. Mulcahey Elementary School | PK-4 | 882 | 14.2 |
| Benjamin Friedman Middle | 5-7 | 692 | 13.8 |
| Elizabeth Pole | K-4 | 602 | 12.8 |
| John F Parker Middle | 5-7 | 510 | 14.2 |
| Joseph C Chamberlain | PK-4 | 491 | 14.0 |
| Edmund Hatch Bennett | K-4 | 295 | 12.8 |
| H H Galligan | K-4 | 279 | 11.2 |
| Edward F. Leddy Preschool | PK-PK | 261 | 26.1 |
| Taunton Alternative High School | 10-12 | 85 | 21.3 |
Towns near Taunton
- Raynham Center, MA3.1 mi · 4,365 people · home $547,700
- Raynham, MA3.1 mi · 15,142 people · home $524,400
- Berkley, MA4.6 mi · 6,764 people · home $511,200
- Dighton, MA5.9 mi · 8,101 people · home $501,900
- Norton, MA6.2 mi · 19,202 people · home $501,400
- Norton Center, MA6.9 mi · 2,677 people · home $543,500
- Bridgewater Town, MA7.6 mi · 28,633 people · home $533,100
- North Lakeville, MA8.6 mi · 3,290 people · home $543,300
Taunton questions
Is Taunton, Massachusetts a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Taunton scores better for retirees than 4% of Massachusetts towns and quieter than 15%. 15.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.9).
How much does a house cost in Taunton?
The median owner-occupied home in Taunton is valued at $422,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $79,283, so homes cost about 5.3 times income. Median rent is $1,324 a month.
What is the weather like in Taunton?
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 Taunton get tornadoes?
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Taunton since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on October 23, 2018. 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)