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35 discussions from residents and visitors

daniel_fan

Day-to-day life in Taunton, MA

OK so Just moved here 7 months ago and Crime rate is something to consider -Taunton sits at 380.5 per 100K. Rent is about $1,269/month for a decent place. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. I'd say it's better for families than young singles.

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Sofia Edwards

Day-to-day life in Taunton, MA

Hey, I've been here for 3 years and With a population of 59,719, Taunton is a smaller city. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable....

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Jameson Torres

Anyone else love living in Taunton?

So, Born and raised here. Poverty rate is 9.7%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to consider -Taunton sits at 380.5 per 100K. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Has anyone dealt with this? It's not perfect, but the community is solid. There's a real sense of community in certain n...

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Joshua

Anyone work in healthcare in Taunton?

Longtime lurker here, I grew up here but left for a while. Average temperature is around 51--F, so expect cold winters. The city has invested a lot in new development. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Let me know your thoughts.

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Connor Foster

What I wish I knew before living in Taunton

Alright, My family moved here when I was a kid. Household incomes average around $79,715 in Taunton. Homes are going for about $388,200 on average. Crime rate is something to consider -Taunton sits at 380.5 per 100K. Poverty rate is 9.7%, which is pretty low. It's a very car-dependent city, for bett...

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Caroline

Quick question about Taunton

Hello, Military spouse here. Average temperature is around 51--F, so expect cold winters. Median household income is $79,715, which feels about average for the area. You can expect to pay around $1,269 for rent here. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The food scene here is surprisingly g...

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daniel_fan

Best and worst neighborhoods in Taunton

OK so I'm a college student here and Household incomes average around $79,715 in Taunton. The median home value here is around $388,200, which seems about average. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Downtown has improved a lot in rece...

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Caroline

Best coffee shops in Taunton?

Hey folks, I'm a 51-year-old lawyer and Homes are going for about $388,200 on average. The unemployment rate is 3.8%, which is pretty low. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Would love some local perspective.

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William Martinez

Top 5 things I love about Taunton

Anyone else feel this way? My partner and I are It's a a smaller city city with about 59,719 people. You can expect to pay around $1,269 for rent here. Median household income is $79,715, which feels about average for the area. With a population of 59,719, Taunton is a smaller city. Crime rate is so...

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Benjamin K.

Things Taunton needs to improve

Hi all, I've been here for 6 years and Median household income is $79,715, which feels about average for the area. Average temperature is around 51--F, so expect cold winters. Homes are going for about $388,200 on average. The unemployment rate is 3.8%, which is pretty low. Cost of living is definit...

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William Martinez

Biggest downsides of living in Taunton?

I'm single, late 40s, and Median household income is $79,715, which feels about average for the area. Household incomes average around $79,715 in Taunton. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Would love some local perspective. Any help is appreciated. It's a very car-dependent city, ...

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Hudson Morgan

Healthcare options in Taunton?

Hello, My partner and I are Median household income is $79,715, which feels about average for the area. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Am I overthinking this?

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Sofia Edwards

Is Taunton getting better or worse?

Hey, I grew up here but left for a while. Household incomes average around $79,715 in Taunton. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. What neighborhoods would you suggest?

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Peyton Myers

Cost of living reality check -Taunton

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Crime rate is something to consider -Taunton sits at 380.5 per 100K. Homes are going for about $388,200 on average. The unemployment rate is 3.8%, which is pretty low. Household incomes average around $79,715 in Taunton. It's not perfect, but the community...

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Thomas Chavez

Best neighborhoods in Taunton

Random thought, I grew up here but left for a while. Poverty rate is 9.7%, which is pretty low. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Is this normal for Taunton? Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. People here are genuin...

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Arianna Clark

Moving to Taunton for work -advice?

It's a a smaller city city with about 59,719 people. Homes are going for about $388,200 on average. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Should I be concerned?

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Jameson Torres

Is Taunton a good place to live?

Been living here since 2013. Average temperature is around 51--F, so expect cold winters.

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Grayson Ramirez

Remote worker thinking about Taunton

Hey folks, The median home value here is around $388,200, which seems about average. Median household income is $79,715, which feels about average for the area. Homes are going for about $388,200 on average. Crime rate is something to consider -Taunton sits at 380.5 per 100K. The unemployment rate i...

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Pamela S.

Things Taunton needs to improve

Anyone else feel this way? With a population of 59,719, Taunton is a smaller city. Poverty rate is 9.7%, which is pretty low. Rent is about $1,269/month for a decent place. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Let me k...

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Hudson Morgan

Pros and cons of Taunton after 1 years

First post here. Born and raised here. The median home value here is around $388,200, which seems about average. Poverty rate is 9.7%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $388,200 on average. You can expect to pay around $1,269 for rent here. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting...

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eli_soul

Career opportunities in Taunton, MA

OK so I work in education and Homes are going for about $388,200 on average. You can expect to pay around $1,269 for rent here. It's a a smaller city city with about 59,719 people. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The weather takes some getting used to. It's a very car-dependent cit...

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Claire Hughes

Best and worst neighborhoods in Taunton

OK so Military spouse here. It's a a smaller city city with about 59,719 people. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Property taxes are high but you get good services. There's a real sense ...

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Ruby H.

Taunton is underrated, change my mind

Hello, My family moved here when I was a kid. Median household income is $79,715, which feels about average for the area. You can expect to pay around $1,269 for rent here. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Does this match your experience? Property taxes are high but you get...

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Rylee Ramirez

Life in Taunton as a young professional

Hello, Just moved here 2 months ago and Household incomes average around $79,715 in Taunton. Rent is about $1,269/month for a decent place. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The suburbs are where most families end up. Appreciate any input.

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Gianna Morales

Raising a family in Taunton -thoughts?

First post here. What do you all think? Thanks for reading. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.

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Benjamin K.

Freelancing from Taunton -experience?

Random thought, Median household income is $79,715, which feels about average for the area. The median home value here is around $388,200, which seems about average. You can expect to pay around $1,269 for rent here. Household incomes average around $79,715 in Taunton. With a population of 59,719, T...

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Landon G.

Is Taunton a good place to live?

Anyone else feel this way? My partner and I are The unemployment rate is 3.8%, which is pretty low. With a population of 59,719, Taunton is a smaller city. Median household income is $79,715, which feels about average for the area. You can expect to pay around $1,269 for rent here. Household incomes...

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Ariana Morris

Is Taunton worth it salary-wise?

Curious what people think. Military spouse here. The unemployment rate is 3.8%, which is pretty low. It's a a smaller city city with about 59,719 people. The suburbs are where most families end up. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. It's a very car-dependent city, for better...

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Landon G.

Should I move to Taunton or stay in Nashville?

Curious what people think. We're a young couple and You can expect to pay around $1,269 for rent here. Rent is about $1,269/month for a decent place. The unemployment rate is 3.8%, which is pretty low. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. It's changing fast -some good, some no...

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Peyton Myers

Career opportunities in Taunton, MA

I've been here for 3 years and With a population of 59,719, Taunton is a smaller city. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Would love some local perspective. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The suburbs are where most families end up. Traffic can be rough during rush hou...

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