Introduction


  
  Community Information

Population

Total Population 57,944
Population Density 1,243 Persons/Sq. Mile
Female Population 29,932
Male Population 28,010
Median Age 36.15 Years
Percentage Population Change since 1990 61%
Percentage Population Change Since 2000 0%

Colleges

Nearest 2-Year Public College BRISTOL COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Distance to BRISTOL COMMUNITY COLLEGE 13 Miles
Nearest 4-Year Public College WHEATON COLLEGE
Distance to WHEATON COLLEGE 7 Miles

Households and Income

Total Number of Households 22,593
Family Households 14,643
Average Family Size 3.25
Average Household Income $61,420
Median Household Income $51,924
Percentage Income Change Since 1990 61%
Percentage Income Change Since 2000 0%

Crime Rates Compared to National Average

The National Average is designated 1.0 - A value of 2.0 represents twice as much risk while a value of 0.5 represents half as much risk.
Total Crime Risk 0.93
Total Crime Risk (County) 0.73
Personal Crime Risk (County) 0.89
Murder Risk (County) 0.27
Rape Risk (County) 0.76
Robbery Risk 0.61
Assault Risk (County) 1.10
Property Risk (County) 0.76
Burglary Risk (County) 0.92
Larceny Risk (County) 0.72
Motor Vehicle Theft Risk (County) 0.85

Environment

Average July High Temperature 83° F
Average January Low Temperature 17.8° F
Annual Precipitation 48.34 inches
Air Pollution Index 95% of National Average

Miscellaneous

Sales Tax Rate 5%
Nearest Airport NEW BEDFORD REGIONAL
Distance to NEW BEDFORD REGIONAL 18 Miles
Nearest Major Sports Team PAWTUCKET RED SOX (AAA)
Distance to PAWTUCKET RED SOX (AAA) 14 Miles

  
  School Information
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School NameGradesAddress
SALAMON SCHOOLSPECIAL EDUCATION60 HODGES AVE, TAUNTON, MA 02780
ELIZABETH POLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 5110 COUNTY ST, TAUNTON, MA 02780
TAUNTON CATHOLIC MIDDLE SCHOOL5 - 861 SUMMER ST, TAUNTON, MA 02780
BENJAMIN FRIEDMAN MIDDLE SCHOOL5 - 8500 NORTON AVE, TAUNTON, MA 02780
JOHN PARKER MIDDLE SCHOOL5 - 850 WILLIAMS ST, TAUNTON, MA 02780
JAMES L MULCAHEY MIDDLE SCHOOL5 - 828 CLIFFORD ST, TAUNTON, MA 02780
COYLE & CASSIDY HIGH SCHOOL9 - 122 HAMILTON ST, TAUNTON, MA 02780
BRISTOL PLYMOUTH REGIONAL TECH SCHOOLVOCATIONAL TECHNICAL SCHOOL940 COUNTY ST, TAUNTON, MA 02780
TAUNTON HIGH SCHOOL9 - 1250 WILLIAMS ST, TAUNTON, MA 02780
JOSEPH CHAMBERLAIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 5480 NORTON AVE, TAUNTON, MA 02780
LOWELL MAXHAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 5141 OAK ST, TAUNTON, MA 02780
WALKER ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 5145 BERKLEY ST, TAUNTON, MA 02780
HOPEWELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 516 MONROE ST, TAUNTON, MA 02780
EDWARD F LEDDY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 536 2ND ST, TAUNTON, MA 02780
EDMUND H BENNETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 547 N WALKER ST, TAUNTON, MA 02780
HAROLD H GALLIGAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 515 SHERIDAN ST, TAUNTON, MA 02780
OUR LADY OF LOURDES SCHOOLK - 552 1ST ST, TAUNTON, MA 02780
SUMMER STREET SCHOOLPRESCHOOL/KINDERGARTEN66 SUMMER ST, TAUNTON, MA 02780
ST MARY PRIMARY SCHOOLK - 5106 WASHINGTON ST, TAUNTON, MA 02780
BARNUM SCHOOLPRESCHOOL/KINDERGARTEN25 BARNUM ST, TAUNTON, MA 02780
 
  Neighborhood Establishments

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Type of BusinessNameAddress
BANKSBANK OF AMERICA130 HIGH ST TAUNTON, MA 02780
BANKSBANK OF AMERICA2 GALLERIA MALL DR TAUNTON, MA 02780
BANKSBRIDGEWATER SAVINGS BANK2109 BAY ST TAUNTON, MA 02780
BANKSBRISTOL COUNTY SAVINGS BANK35 BROADWAY TAUNTON, MA 02780
BANKSBRISTOL COUNTY SAVINGS BANK851 COUNTY ST TAUNTON, MA 02780
BANKSEASTERN BANK742 COUNTY ST TAUNTON, MA 02780
BANKSMECHANIC'S CO-OPERATIVE BANK75 COUNTY ST TAUNTON, MA 02780
BANKSMECHANICS CO-OP BANK308 BAY ST TAUNTON, MA 02780
BANKSSOVEREIGN BANK12 TAUNTON GRN TAUNTON, MA 02780
BANKSSOVEREIGN BANK188 BROADWAY TAUNTON, MA 02780
BANKSSOVEREIGN BANKROUTE 44 TAUNTON, MA 02780
BANKSWEBSTER BANK2 WASHINGTON ST TAUNTON, MA 02780
BANKSWEBSTER BANK291 WINTHROP ST TAUNTON, MA 02780
GOLFJOHN F PARKER MUNICIPAL GOLF17 FISHER ST TAUNTON, MA 02780
HOSPITALSMORTON HOSPITAL & MEDICAL CTR88 WASHINGTON ST TAUNTON, MA 02780
HOSPITALSMORTON HOSPITAL CTR FOR WOUND88 WASHINGTON ST TAUNTON, MA 02780
HOSPITALSTAUNTON STATE HOSPITAL60 HODGES AVE TAUNTON, MA 02780
ART AND MUSEUMSOLD COLONY HISTORICAL SOCIETY66 CHURCH GRN TAUNTON, MA 02780



  Recent Home Sale Data ( click to expand )
 

Previous quarter's home sale average by Zip Code. Click zip code to view homes for sale.
 Total SoldMedian PriceAverage Price
0271888$262,623$268,728
02780556$250,000$260,284
Displaying 1-10 of 15 in $200-500k range
NICKERSON FARM...This Colonial Offers a Unique Layout w/4 Bdrms~2.5 Bths~2 Story Foyer~Sunken Lvg rm w/Cath Ceiling,Skylight & HW Flr~Fmly rm w/Pellet Stove~Spacious Mstr Suite w/WI Closet~2nd fl Laundry~C/A~2 Car Garage. A Farmer's Porch & Rear Deck Allow For Outdoor Enjoyment. NEWLY PAINTED EXTERIOR & NEW ROOF IS ON THE WAY. All This is Located in a Serene Neighborhood in the CHAMBERLAIN & FREIDMAN SCHOOLS District.
 108 DEVON ST
 Taunton, MA 02780
 4 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms, 1 half bathrooms
$389,000
Pristine 10 room antique colonial. Remodeled & updated from head to toe. Updated oak kitchen w/bay window opens to formal dining w/hardwoods & bay window. Full finished lower level w/ceramic tile kitchen, exercise room and family room. Two staircases lead to large sunny bedrooms & office area. Abundance of closet space. Large, private fenced back yard w/above ground pool. New windows,electrical & plumbing. This home is great for entertaining & large family. Come and see!
 6 Fern St
 Taunton, MA 02780
 4 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms, 1 half bathrooms
$354,900
Units recently painted, new flooring in kitchens and bathrooms, brand new vinyl windows on 2nd and 3rd floor! One car detached garage w/ shed. Hdwd & pergo in each unit, large rooms,all appliances stay! Electrical has been updated, hot water heaters and 1st floor furnace are less than 5 years old. Seller will pay 3% towards buyers mortgage down payment and up to $5000.00 in closing costs. Postive cash flow investment or great for first time buyers.
 18 Mason Street
 Taunton, MA 02780
 8 bedrooms view property details > 
 3 bathrooms
$348,999
Magnificent 8-room Farmers Porch Cape in a quiet residential area. This home boasts quality, many amenities include oak-cabinet kitchen, hardwood floors, ceramic tile flooring, recessed lighting, central vac, fireplaced living room, Master bedroom suite with skylight, master bath and cathedral ceiling. Family room has a flue for a wood stove. Great private yard prof. landscaped, above ground pool, and storage shed.
 815 Burt St
 Taunton, MA 02780
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms, 1 half bathrooms
$335,900
Great residential property located in a highway business district. Currently used as a single family with rental income of $1950 per mth. This charming home boasts a top of the line gourmet kitchen, newer windows, ash flooring, beautiful hardwood flooring throughout, central air, irrigation system, and much more. To add to the value is a 4 stall garage that offers additional income potential. Enhanced by a farmers porch, conveniently located with endless income opportunity. NEWLY PRICED
 158 Broadway
 Taunton, MA 02780
 4 bedrooms view property details > 
 1 bathrooms, 1 half bathrooms
$329,000
SPECIAL FINANCING AVAILABLE..Great muliti family in Taunton. This home has been maintained and was owner occupied until last year. First floor completly remodeled, new kitchen, bath, and carpets. Seperate utilities,seperate washer and dryer hook ups in basement, plenty of off street parking, Truly a nice clean home.
 231 Trremont St
 Taunton, MA 02780
 6 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms
$325,000
STOP LOOKING this home offers it all, Great 3 bedroom Cape in desirable location. Large rooms,oak cabinet kitchen,ceramic floors,hardwoods,ceiling fans,fireplaced living room, central vac.,alarm system, TWO full baths,large master bedroom,updated electic service, two car garage under with work area and additional storage cabinets and shelving,oversize mahogany deck with built in seats,and storage shed.
 96 Alicia Drive
 Taunton, MA 02780
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms
$309,900
Great three bedroom Ranch with Farmers porch located in desirable location. Close to schools, shopping, and highways. Well maintained with first floor laundry, master bath,cieling fans, central air, large closets,insulated windows,large kitchen with breakfast bar,finished family room in basement , landscaped lot with irrigation system,and shed. A MUST SEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 40 Bryan Drive
 Taunton, MA 02780
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms
$289,900
Magnificent Victorian home on a dead end street. Very large rms, beautiful foyer, hardwood floors, fireplace and formal dining rm. The kitchen has a large pantry and was recently updated. Extra living space in the finished walk up 3rd floor. Home was once a two family and can easily be converted back if you like. Seller will entertain all offers, call today to set up a showing.
 30 Greylock Ave
 Taunton, MA 02780
 4 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms
$275,000
Exceptional Penthouse - 120 tranquil acres set back from main street & traffic. As you enter property, you take in and appreciate the picturesque and profession-ally maintained landscape. Unit itself is unique in move-in meticulous condition. Penthouse unit w/cathedral ceilings, round top windows. Window seat in formal LR avails itself if you wish to sit and read or take in spectacular view of grounds. Loft ideal for TV/Entertainment w/full wet bar. Additional storage. QUALIFIES FOR 3% DWNPYMT.
 311 Carriage Lane
 Taunton, MA 02780
 2 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms
$269,000
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