What is the median household income in Taunton, MA?
The median household income in Taunton, MA is $79,283 (±$6,517) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Paying the median gross rent of $1,324 a month would take about $53,000 a year at the common guideline of spending no more than 30% of income on rent.
In Taunton, the median household income went from $62,865 in 2015–2019 to $79,283 in 2020–2024 (+26.1%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Figures last updated on .
- Median household income
- $79,283 (±$6,517)
- Median renter income
- $42,742 (±$4,767)
- Income to afford median rent
- about $53,000
Income in Taunton against Bristol County, its state and the nation
| Taunton | Bristol County | Massachusetts | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $79,283 (±$6,517) | $85,625 (±$1,601) | $103,960 (±$527) | $80,734 |
| Median renter household income | $42,742 (±$4,767) | $45,612 (±$1,729) | $60,987 (±$576) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $112,390 (±$6,458) | $118,125 (±$2,076) | $135,402 (±$770) | $100,009 |
| Median gross rent | $1,324 (±$86) | $1,245 (±$19) | $1,762 (±$9) | $1,413 |
In Taunton, median household income is not measurably different from Bristol County ($85,625).
It is also lower than in Massachusetts ($103,960).
It is not measurably different from the national figure ($80,734).
In Bristol County, Taunton ranks 18 of 20 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median household income.
Statewide, it ranks 308 of 349.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How much you need to earn to rent in Taunton
Many landlords and housing programs use 30% of gross income as the most a household should spend on rent.
At that guideline, the median gross rent of $1,324 a month ($15,888 a year) needs an income of about $53,000 a year.
The median renting household in Taunton earns $42,742 a year, less than that.
This is arithmetic on the published medians, not a rule any landlord must follow; screening criteria vary and some places limit how income may be weighed.
Income against housing costs since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $62,865 (±$5,276) | $79,283 (±$6,517) | +26.1% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median gross rent | $1,012 (±$46) | $1,324 (±$86) | +30.8% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $271,800 (±$6,156) | $422,800 (±$9,476) | +55.6% | Up after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Median household income in places near Taunton
| Place | Distance | Median household income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taunton | — | $79,283 (±$6,517) | — |
| Raynham Center | 3.1 mi | $132,382 (±$13,553) | Higher |
| Raynham | 3.1 mi | $124,012 (±$15,641) | Higher |
| Berkley | 4.6 mi | $144,205 (±$48,924) | Higher |
| Dighton | 5.9 mi | $136,646 (±$19,200) | Higher |
| Norton | 6.2 mi | $124,535 (±$10,920) | Higher |
| Norton Center | 6.9 mi | $119,949 (±$56,214) | Not measurably different |
| Bridgewater Town | 7.6 mi | $112,651 (±$7,219) | Higher |
| North Lakeville | 8.6 mi | $106,713 (±$28,336) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Raynham Center, MA ($132,382), Raynham, MA ($124,012), Berkley, MA ($144,205).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median household income across Bristol County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | North Attleborough Town | $112,665 (±$5,412) |
| 13 | Dartmouth | $99,839 (±$8,295) |
| 14 | Attleboro | $98,954 (±$5,600) |
| 15 | Westport | $96,000 (±$9,273) |
| 16 | Fairhaven | $95,965 (±$19,128) |
| 17 | Acushnet | $89,503 (±$8,959) |
| 18 | Taunton | $79,283 (±$6,517) |
| 19 | New Bedford | $56,981 (±$3,070) |
| 20 | Fall River | $56,673 (±$3,173) |
Showing 9 of 20 places in Bristol County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Taunton
What is the median household income in Taunton?
The median household income in Taunton is $79,283 (±$6,517) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How much do you need to make to afford rent in Taunton?
About $53,000 a year, if rent is to stay at or below 30% of income at the median gross rent of $1,324 a month.
Have incomes in Taunton kept up with inflation?
In Taunton, the median household income went from $62,865 in 2015–2019 to $79,283 in 2020–2024 (+26.1%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
What do renters earn in Taunton?
The median renting household in Taunton, MA earns $42,742 (±$4,767) a year.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Taunton city, Massachusetts
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Taunton city, Massachusetts
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Taunton city, Massachusetts
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Taunton city, Massachusetts
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Taunton city, Massachusetts
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Taunton city, Massachusetts
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Taunton city, Massachusetts (place:69170, in state:25).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B19013_001E, B19013_001M, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
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