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Taunton, MA

Taunton, MA.

Population: 53,461 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Taunton, MA is $524,901 — up 3.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $670,000 after a median 29 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,133/month. 11 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with icestorm, inlandflooding, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$524,901

Median home value

+3.8%

1-year change

29

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$524,901
1-year appreciation
+3.8%
3-year appreciation
+14.9%
5-year appreciation
+28.1%
10-year appreciation
+97.6%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$524,901
House Price Index (state)
467.4 (+2.1% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$670,000
Median list price
$695,000
Median price per sqft
$294
1-year sale-price change
+3.9%
Median days on market
29 days
Homes sold (recent period)
19
For-sale inventory
106
Sale-to-list ratio
100.3%
Active listings
20
1-year forecast
+2.5%
Days to pending
18 days
New listings (monthly)
54

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,133/mo
1-year rent change
+13.2%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,278/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,597/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,044/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,658/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,067/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
110.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
30.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$25.10/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
11
Elementary schools
5
Middle schools
2
High schools
3
School districts serving the area
Bristol-Plymouth Regional Vocational Technical, Taunton
Schools include
Bristol-Plymouth Vocational Technical, Edward F. Leddy Preschool, Joseph C Chamberlain, Benjamin Friedman Middle, Edmund Hatch Bennett

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, inlandFlooding, strongWind, coastalFlooding, coldWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Moderate · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 11% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
35.2%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Walton & Lonsbury Inc. (9.8 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
53.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
42
Days with Good air quality
269
Days with Moderate air quality
87
Highest AQI recorded (year)
137

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
15.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
439
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
65,291
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
82,272

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
16
Nearest national park
Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park (14 mi)
National parks include
Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park, Roger Williams National Memorial, New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
22
Nearest airport
Field of Dreams Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
New Bedford Regional Airport (EWB) (18 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
BROWN UNIVERSITY HEALTH MORTON HOSPITAL, TAUNTON STATE HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+42 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,963
Housing built before 1970
55.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
7.8%
Median annual property tax
$4,294
Mean commute to work
27 min
Households with broadband internet
76.4%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
199,048
Average weekly wage
$1,170
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
306

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

TauntonState medianUS median
Median home value$524,901$625,940$289,727
Median sale price$670,000$585,000$325,000
Median days on market29 days27 days51 days
Typical rent$2,133/mo$2,768/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$4,294$5,436$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Taunton, MA?
$524,901.
What is the median sale price in Taunton, MA?
$670,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Taunton, MA?
Median days on market: 29 days.
What is typical rent in Taunton, MA?
Typical rent: $2,133/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Taunton, MA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, inlandFlooding, strongWind, coastalFlooding, coldWave.
Is Taunton, MA in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Taunton, MA?
Risk to homes is higher than 11% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Taunton, MA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Taunton, MA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Taunton, MA?
11 schools (5 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Taunton, MA walkable?
Walkability index: 15.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Taunton, MA?
Good. Median AQI: 42. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Taunton, MA?
Regional Price Parity: 110.5 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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