Taunton, MA
Living in Taunton
Bikeability
28
Walkability
22
Commute
28
Public Transit
36
Affordability
47
Public Safety
46
Airports
44
Hospitals
17
Colleges
82
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
39
1←Poor
Great→100
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
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Taunton, MA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Taunton, MA
Coyle & Cassidy High School & Middle School
0 miles, N
Our Lady of Lourdes School
1 miles, S
Legacy Christian Academy
5 miles, NW
The Pinecroft School
6 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Taunton, MA
Wheaton College
6 miles, NW
Bridgewater State University
8 miles, NE
Stonehill College
11 miles, N
Brown University
17 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Taunton, MA
Morton Hospital
0 miles, N
Taunton State Hospital
0 miles, NW
Sturdy Memorial Hospital
10 miles, W
Good Samaritan Medical Center
13 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Taunton, MA
Theodore Francis Green State Airport
21 miles, SW
Martha's Vineyard Airport
43 miles, SE