Taunton, MA

Living in Taunton

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Bikeability 28
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Walkability 22
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Commute 28
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Public Transit 36
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Affordability 47
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Public Safety 46
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Airports 44
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Hospitals 17
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Colleges 82
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Schools 39
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Residents

57k Population +1.2k (2010–19)
40  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
23% College-Educated +2% (2010–19)
64% Family Households -3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black8%
Caucasian75%
Hispanic or Latino9%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Other3%

Education

Less than high school15%
High school graduate32%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree16%
Graduate degree7%

Households

Family household64%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone7%

Economy

$63k Median Household Income +$9.3k (2010–19)
86% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
33  mi Average Commute
89% Lived Here Last Year +1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K19%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more5%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector74%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts34%
Military<1%
Sales and office23%
Service19%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van94%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation2%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home1%

Housing

$272k Median Home Value -$13k (2010–19)
7% Built 2000 or Later
$886 Median Monthly Rent +$109 (2010–19)
58% Owner-Occupied

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached6%
1 unit, detached46%
Multiple units14%
Mobile home4%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier35%

Home Value

Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K4%
$100K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K16%
$250K to $299K20%
$300K to $399K29%
$400K to $499K7%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K<1%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Electricity16%
Fuel oil, kerosene28%
LP gas3%
Utility gas52%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Taunton

United States45
Massachusetts37
Providence Metro Area34
Bristol County53

Property Crime in Taunton

United States48
Massachusetts28
Providence Metro Area31
Bristol County32

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (61%)(35%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton53%
Donald Trump42%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 28 4 12
Feb 30 4 10
Mar 37 5 7
Apr 47 5 2
May 57 4 0
Jun 66 4 0
Jul 72 4 0
Aug 70 4 0
Sep 62 4 0
Oct 51 4 0
Nov 42 5 1
Dec 33 5 8

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Taunton

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding59
Tornado5
Coastal Flooding2
Blizzard4
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Taunton, MA

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Taunton, MA

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Colleges

Colleges near Taunton, MA

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Wheaton College
6 miles, NW
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Stonehill College
11 miles, N
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Brown University
17 miles, W

Hospitals

Hospitals near Taunton, MA

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Morton Hospital
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Airports

Airports near Taunton, MA

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