Taunton

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Taunton, MA

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Located in Bristol County, Taunton combines historical significance with contemporary living. The city earned its "Silver City" nickname from its silversmithing heritage and is celebrated as the "Christmas City" for its annual holiday illumination at Taunton Green. Home to approximately 60,000 residents, Taunton offers housing options from downtown apartments to suburban residences. The rental market reflects steady growth, with current average rents ranging from $1,244 for studios to $2,379 for three-bedroom units. The Weir Village and Whittenton areas feature converted mill buildings and traditional New England architecture.

Residents enjoy access to Massasoit State Park's hiking trails and natural landscapes, while the historic Taunton Green serves as the city's central gathering space. Downtown includes the Old Colony History Museum, which preserves the area's rich heritage. The Myles Standish Industrial Park, among New England's largest, contributes to the local economy. The city's historical significance includes raising the "Liberty and Union" flag in 1774, and this civic pride continues today through traditions like the annual Lighting of the Green celebration, which creates a festive downtown display each December.

Rent Trends

As of November 2025, the average apartment rent in Taunton, MA is $1,283 for a studio, $1,595 for one bedroom, $2,138 for two bedrooms, and $2,280 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Taunton has increased by 0.7% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,595/month
642 Sq Ft
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Transportation

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Somewhat Walkable

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You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

1

Minimal Transit

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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

41

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Benjamin Friedman Middle

Public

Grades 5-7

730 Students

East Taunton Elementary

Public

Grades PK-4

533 Students

Joseph C Chamberlain Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-4

453 Students

Joseph H Martin Middle School

Public

Grades 5-7

642 Students

John F Parker Middle

Public

Grades 5-7

494 Students

Benjamin Friedman Middle

Public

Grades 5-7

730 Students

Joseph H Martin Middle School

Public

Grades 5-7

642 Students

John F Parker Middle

Public

Grades 5-7

494 Students

Taunton High

Public

Grades 8-12

2,760 Students

Bristol-Plymouth Vocational Technical

Public

Grades 9-12

1,310 Students

Taunton High

Public

Grades 8-12

2,760 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Boyden Refuge
  • Massasoit State Park
  • Dighton Rock State Park
  • Freetown - Fall River State Forest
  • Mass Audubon's Oak Knoll Wildlife Sanctuary

Airports

  • Rhode Island Tf Green International
  • General Edward Lawrence Logan International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in November 2025.