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Taunton, MA


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Taunton, Massachusetts

Taunton, Massachusetts is 31 miles S of Boston, Massachusetts. It is in Bristol county. The city is part of the Boston metro area. The population of Taunton is 55,976.

The People and Families of Taunton

In Taunton, about 50% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Taunton had a median family income of $52,433.

Political Inclinations

Among Taunton political contributors, John Kerry was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $17,150. The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Taunton Housing

Of the housing in Taunton, approximately 61% is occupied by their owners. Property taxes in the city are low by Massachusetts standards.

Commuting

In Taunton, 94% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

Taunton strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Massachusetts):

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Taunton Low Property Crime
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 13%Taunton Affordability of Property Taxes
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 18%Taunton Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Taunton, MA

Comparing Taunton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Massachusetts (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population77
Well-Paid Single Women64
Children Under 5 Years Old68
Age of the Population62
Well-Paid Single Men63
Senior Citizens66
Male Share of the Population44
Racial Diversity39

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size54
Portion of People Married52

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better62
Median Family Income62
People Above Poverty52
College Educated Adults21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use67
Short Commute Times46
Walking and Biking to Work25
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents78
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals69
People Living Alone68
Affordability of Property Taxes69
Housing Recently Built34
Seasonal and Vacation Housing21

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime94
Low Violent Crime42

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