Taunton, MA
Demographics And Statistics
Living In Taunton, Massachusetts Summary
Life in Taunton research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Taunton over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Taunton:
The population in Taunton is 59,719.
The median home value in Taunton is $502,610.
The median income in Taunton is $79,715.
The cost of living in Taunton is 120 which is 1.2x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Taunton is $1,269.
The unemployment rate in Taunton is 5.6%.
The poverty rate in Taunton is 13.7%.
The average high in Taunton is 60.3° and the average low is 40.1°.
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Taunton, MA Crime Report
Crime in Taunton summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Taunton. Key points include:
There were 793 total crimes in Taunton in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Taunton is 1,281.6 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Taunton is 447.7 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Taunton is 834.0 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Taunton is -39.52% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Taunton Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Taunton / 100k People |
Massachusetts / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 793 | 1,281.6 | 1,426.8 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 277 | 447.7 | 314.7 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 1 | 1.6 | 1.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 17 | 27.5 | 36.0 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 247 | 399.2 | 249.3 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 516 | 834.0 | 1,112.1 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 72 | 116.4 | 130.3 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 391 | 631.9 | 876.3 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 53 | 85.7 | 105.5 | 259.0 |
Taunton, MA Cost Of Living
Cost of living in Taunton summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Taunton. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Massachusetts. Key points include:
The cost of living in Taunton is 120 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Taunton is 1.2x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Taunton is $502,610.
The median income in Taunton is $79,715.
Taunton's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Taunton Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Taunton | Massachusetts | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 120 | 134 | 100 | |
| Services | 116 | 121 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 103 | 106 | 100 | |
| Health | 110 | 112 | 100 | |
| Housing | 141 | 164 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 92 | 120 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 111 | 136 | 100 | |
Taunton, MA Weather
The average high in Taunton is 60.3° and the average low is 40.1°.
There are 78.7 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 49.4 inches of precipitation each year with 31.4 inches of snow.
| Stat | Taunton |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 60.3 |
| Average Annual Low | 40.1 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 78.7 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 49.4 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 31.4 |
Average High
Days of Rain
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Taunton Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Taunton
The current population in Taunton is 59,719. The population has increased 6.7% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 59,719 | 0.5% |
| 2022 | 59,436 | 0.6% |
| 2021 | 59,076 | 3.1% |
| 2020 | 57,327 | 0.4% |
| 2019 | 57,124 | 0.3% |
| 2018 | 56,963 | 0.2% |
| 2017 | 56,826 | 0.6% |
| 2016 | 56,504 | 0.4% |
| 2015 | 56,276 | 0.4% |
| 2014 | 56,056 | 0.2% |
| 2013 | 55,953 | 0.0% |
| 2012 | 55,951 | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 55,930 | -0.0% |
| 2010 | 55,954 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Taunton
Taunton is:
72.1% White with 43,029 White residents.
6.9% African American with 4,093 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 88 American Indian residents.
1.5% Asian with 869 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
1.9% Other with 1,151 Other residents.
8.5% Two Or More with 5,054 Two Or More residents.
9.1% Hispanic with 5,435 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Taunton | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 72.1% | 67.8% | 58.2% |
| African American | 6.9% | 6.5% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.5% | 7.0% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.9% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 8.5% | 4.5% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 9.1% | 12.9% | 19.0% |
Gender in Taunton
Taunton is 52.2% female with 31,157 female residents.
Taunton is 47.8% male with 28,562 male residents.
| Gender | Taunton | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.2% | 51.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 47.8% | 48.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Taunton for adults over 25
7.0% of adults in Taunton completed < 9th grade.
8.0% of adults in Taunton completed 9-12th grade.
33.0% of adults in Taunton completed high school / ged.
19.0% of adults in Taunton completed some college.
8.0% of adults in Taunton completed associate's degree.
17.0% of adults in Taunton completed bachelor's degree.
6.0% of adults in Taunton completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Taunton completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Taunton completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Taunton | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 7.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 8.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 33.0% | 23.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 19.0% | 14.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 17.0% | 25.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 15.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Taunton, Massachusetts
4.7% of households in Taunton earn Less than $10,000.
3.5% of households in Taunton earn $10,000 to $14,999.
10.0% of households in Taunton earn $15,000 to $24,999.
6.3% of households in Taunton earn $25,000 to $34,999.
9.9% of households in Taunton earn $35,000 to $49,999.
14.0% of households in Taunton earn $50,000 to $74,999.
11.4% of households in Taunton earn $75,000 to $99,999.
19.7% of households in Taunton earn $100,000 to $149,999.
11.2% of households in Taunton earn $150,000 to $199,999.
9.3% of households in Taunton earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Taunton | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.7% | 4.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.5% | 3.5% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 10.0% | 5.6% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6.3% | 5.1% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 9.9% | 7.7% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 14.0% | 12.2% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.4% | 11.0% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 19.7% | 17.7% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 11.2% | 11.8% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 9.3% | 21.1% | 12.6% |
