Taunton, Massachusetts

Population 55,968

Taunton is located in Bristol County, MA. The population is 55,968, making Taunton the 3rd largest city in Bristol County.

There are 13 public schools in Taunton with an average Homefacts rating of C. The total crime rate for Taunton is low , and there are 61 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Taunton is very high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Taunton property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Taunton include Raynham, Raynham Center and North Dighton.

Taunton Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Average
  • No High School Diploma: 16.6%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 63.3%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 20.1%

Crime Rate

60.56% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 37
  • Violent Crimes: 381
  • Robbery: 30
  • Burglary: 151
  • Property Crime: 605
  • Larceny Theft: 417

Registered Offenders

19.52% Lower than national avg.
  • 61 offenders in Taunton
  • 10.90 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

347 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 29
  • Registered Polluters: 19
  • Superfunds: 0
  • Tanks & Spills: 299

Unemployment

Very High 4.5%
  • Massachusetts unemployment average: 3.5%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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13 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 13 K-12 public schools in Taunton, MA and 4 private schools. Homefacts rates Taunton's schools as Average, with an overall C rating.
4 Private Schools

Coyle & Cassidy High School & Middle School

Our Lady Of Lourdes School

St Mary's Primary School

Taunton Catholic Middle School

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1 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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Crime view details

61 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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0 Former Drug Labs view all

  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Taunton, MA

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87 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Taunton, MA issued 87 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 87 permits, 51 were issued for single family homes and 36 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Taunton, MA issued 242 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 242 permits, 71 were issued for single family homes and 171 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $952
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,110
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,433
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,836
  • 4 Bedrooms: $2,052

Zip Codes

02346 02347 02375 02715 02718 02764 02766 02767 02769 02779 02780 02783

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Environmental Hazards

347 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (340/354)
    Taunton, MA has 96.05% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Taunton, MA is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 3.81 Average
    Taunton, MA is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 28.18°
  • February 31.87°
  • March 40°
  • April 49.27°
  • May 58.38°
  • June 67.2°
  • July 73.37°
  • August 70.62°
  • September 63.28°
  • October 52.62°
  • November 41.67°
  • December 33.96°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Taunton, MA

Earthquakes
Taunton, MA has a low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Taunton, MA has a high risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Taunton, MA has a low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Taunton, MA has a very low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Taunton, MA: $54,785

Unemployment

Unemployment in Taunton is 4.5%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 3.5% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 42.06%
White Collar - 57.94%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Charlie Baker
  • Sen. Edward J. Markey
  • Sen. Elizabeth Warren

City Representatives

  • Joseph P. Kennedy III

Neighborhood Info

1 Airport view all

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12 Cemeteries view all

7 FCC Towers view all

5 Fire Stations view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

1 Police Station view all

4 Retirement Homes view all

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