Taunton

Taunton, Massachusetts Overview

Taunton scores 53.2/100 overall (B), ranking #13 of 20 cities in Massachusetts — below the state composite of 72.8. Education is the city’s relative strength at 72/100, while Outdoor Access lags at 32/100.

Income & Employment in Taunton

Taunton’s median income of $79,715 is 21% below the state median, but positive population growth of 1.4% signals that affordability or other factors are still attracting residents. The local unemployment rate is 4.7%.

Safety in Taunton

With a violent crime rate of 513.6 per 100,000, Taunton exceeds the Massachusetts average of 345. Safety is a factor prospective residents should weigh carefully. The property crime rate is 904.6 per 100,000.

Cost of Living in Taunton

Taunton is an affordable pocket within an otherwise expensive state — its cost of living index of 92.6 sits well below Massachusetts’s 108 (100 = national average). The median home value is $388,200. Median monthly rent is $1,269. Renters spend 19.1% of income on rent, well within the 30% affordability guideline.

Health & Wellness in Taunton

The adult obesity rate in Taunton is 33.6% (CDC PLACES). The diabetes prevalence rate is 11.1%. Residents report an average of 20.1 poor mental health days per month, above the typical range. Massachusetts ranks #2 nationally for overall health.

Education & Schools in Taunton

Taunton’s high school graduation rate of 92% is well above average, reflecting strong local school performance. The student-teacher ratio is 14.8:1. Local districts invest $18,383 per student, well above the national median. The city has 10 public schools serving 6,749 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate in Taunton

The annual average temperature in Taunton is 53.2°F. Summers average 70°F. Winters average 37.7°F. Precipitation is abundant at 56 inches per year.

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