Living in Taunton
Taunton is a large place in Massachusetts, United States, home to 56,789 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are early retirees (top 10%, #1,071 of 10,762), retired couples (top 12%, #1,053 of 9,474), climate-conscious movers (top 12%, #1,447 of 12,111).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Taunton
- The North Atlantic Ocean is 12 km away.
- It is part of Greater Providence, 28 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 07 min and sets around 22:16; in late June it sets around 2:23.
How Taunton ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In Massachusetts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 46 | #6,694 of 11,898 | #344 of 444 | Map |
| Low-income household | 36 | #5,388 of 9,771 | #67 of 336 | Map |
| Low-income family | 38 | #5,384 of 8,006 | #255 of 331 | Map |
| Single parent | 43 | #4,323 of 6,237 | #216 of 274 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 70 | #1,053 of 9,474 | #108 of 384 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 69 | #1,680 of 9,474 | #167 of 384 | Map |
| Early retiree | 70 | #1,071 of 10,762 | #127 of 367 | Map |
| Single professional | 49 | #2,972 of 4,537 | #168 of 230 | Map |
| Young professional | 50 | #3,039 of 4,444 | #175 of 241 | Map |
| DINKS | 53 | #2,315 of 3,053 | #132 of 155 | Map |
| Remote worker | 61 | #2,019 of 7,271 | #26 of 276 | Map |
| Commuter | 59 | #4,270 of 6,227 | #223 of 309 | Map |
| Car-free household | 49 | #2,797 of 3,933 | #156 of 207 | Map |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 41 | #4,328 of 8,006 | #172 of 331 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 35 | #7,677 of 12,111 | #76 of 392 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 45 | #2,783 of 4,114 | #164 of 221 | Map |
| Expat professional | 60 | #3,340 of 7,271 | #210 of 276 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 65 | #2,810 of 9,474 | #297 of 384 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 61 | #2,942 of 18,063 | #123 of 465 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 34 | #4,971 of 16,523 | #189 of 452 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 43 | #9,561 of 18,063 | #48 of 465 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 68 | #2,565 of 16,523 | #221 of 452 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 65 | #3,675 of 21,167 | #196 of 479 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 71 | #1,447 of 12,111 | #169 of 392 | Map |
| Coastal living | 70 | #1,703 of 6,413 | #171 of 331 | Map |
| Business owner | 60 | #4,577 of 12,111 | #273 of 392 | Map |
| Digital native | 43 | #3,103 of 4,750 | #165 of 248 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Raynham 6 km
- Berkley (Massachusetts) 6 km
- Dighton (Massachusetts) 10 km
- Norton (Massachusetts) 11 km
- Middleborough Center 14 km
- Bridgewater (Massachusetts) 14 km
- Easton (Massachusetts) 14 km
- Rehoboth 15 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.