Taunton, MA
Maps & Population Facts

Population
56,826
Population Density
1,217
Labor Participaton
66.4%
Bachelor's or Higher
20.6%
Median Household Income
$56,797
Median Individual Income
$36,256
Median Individual Income(Full-time Workers Only)
$49,239

Housing Estimates

Median House Value
$246,500
Median Gross Rent
$964
Median Mortgage Payment
$1,726
Housing Units
23,698
People who reside in Taunton live in:
Detached - Single Family Homes
47%
Apt, Condo, Other
53%
Analysis

Income

Households in Taunton earn less money than the national median income, averaging 6% less per household.

Housing

Taunton has a median house price of $246,500. The cost of homeownership is slightly higher than most areas. The cost of renting in Taunton is 5% less than the national average.

Percent
Renter Occupied Households 38%
New Construction (Built after 2000) 6%

Demographics

The median age in Taunton is 40. The age of the general population in Taunton is comparable with with the national average.

Taunton ranks in the lowest of the nation for having an educated population and has significantly less college graduates per resident than most areas.

Housing Data

Housing Comparison
Taunton Massachusetts USA
Median Property Value 246,500 385,400 217,600
Median Mortgage Payment 1,726 2,108 1,513
Median Gross Rent 964 1,208 1,012
Property Vacancy 6.0% 10.0% 12.6%
% Renters 36% 38% 36%
Residents per Sq. Mi. 1,217 885 93
Personal Comparison
Taunton Massachusetts USA
Median Household Income 56,797 77,385 60,336
Median Individual Income 36,256 41,700 33,646
Median Income (Full-Time) 49,239 60,923 46,881
Median Age 40.2 39.5 38.1
Labor Participation 66.4% 67.8% 62.8%
Attained College Degree 20.6% 43.4% 32.0%

Population Density Analysis

Taunton, MA
1,217
Residents per Sq. Mile
The population density of Taunton is comparable to that of a Suburban Area.
Major City
10,000 Residents +
Mid-Sized City
5,000 Residents +
Small City
2,500 Residents +
Suburban
500 Residents +
Rural
100 Residents +
Remote
1 Residents +

Demographics