What are the schools like in Taunton, MA?

Taunton is served primarily by Taunton. The district operates 6 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 3 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.0:1.

What is the median household income in Taunton?

The median household income in Taunton, MA is $72,782 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.5%.

What is the weather like in Taunton, MA?

Taunton has an average high temperature of 38.0°F in January and 83.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 25.7 inches.

Taunton, MA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Taunton, MA affordable or expensive?

Taunton's cost of living index is 101, where 100 represents the national average. This means Taunton is 1% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $359,500 and the median rent is $1,180 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Taunton, MA?

Taunton has a violent crime rate of 447.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 834.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Taunton, MA a Good Place to Live?

Taunton is a mid-sized city of 59,436 in Massachusetts, with a median household income of $72,782 and a 5.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 101 (US average = 100), which is 1% above the national average.

Strengths: Taunton stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Taunton is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Taunton city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 100.9

Taunton's overall cost of living index is 100.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Taunton costs roughly 1% more than the average American city.

Metric	Taunton, MA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$359,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,180	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	61.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$72,782	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Taunton's violent crime rate is 447.7 per 100,000 residents — 18% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

447.7 /100k

Property Crime

834.0 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Taunton is served primarily by Taunton. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.0:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Taunton, MA	National Avg
School District	Taunton	—
Elementary Schools	6	—
Middle Schools	3	—
High Schools	3	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	22.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	84.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Taunton sees average highs of 38.0°F in January and 83.6°F in July, with 48.8 inches of annual precipitation and 25.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Taunton, MA
Average High — January	38.0°F
Average High — July	83.6°F
Annual Precipitation	48.8"
Annual Snowfall	25.7"

Demographics

Metric	Taunton, MA	National Avg
Population	59,436	—
Median Age	40.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	29.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	77.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	7.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	11.5%	18.9%
Asian	2.1%	6.3%
Under 18	21.0%	22.2%
65 and over	15.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Raynham Center, MA 3 mi Norton Center, MA 7 mi Bridgewater Town, MA 8 mi North Lakeville, MA 9 mi Middleborough Center, MA 9 mi

ZIP Codes in Taunton

Taunton, MA is covered by 3 ZIP codes:

02780 02718 02764

Taunton vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Taunton, MA affordable or expensive?

Taunton's cost of living index is 101, where 100 is the national average. That puts Taunton roughly 1% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $359,500 and median rent is $1,180/month.

What is the crime rate in Taunton, MA?

Taunton's violent crime rate is 447.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 834.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Taunton?

Public schools in Taunton are operated by Taunton. The district has 6 elementary, 3 middle, and 3 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.0:1. 22.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Taunton, MA a good place to live?

Taunton, MA has a population of 59,436, a median household income of $72,782, and an unemployment rate of 5.5%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Taunton?

Taunton averages 38.0°F in January and 83.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.8 inches with about 25.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Taunton?

Taunton, MA is covered by 3 ZIP codes: 02780, 02718, 02764.

What is the population of Taunton?

The population of Taunton, Massachusetts is 59,436 with a median age of 40.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Taunton?

Key numbers for living in Taunton: cost of living index 101 (100 = US average), median home $359,500, median household income $72,782, crime index 87 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Taunton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.