There are 20 retirement homes serving Taunton, Massachusetts. This includes 1 in Taunton and 19 nearby. Retirement home care costs in Massachusetts range from around $23 to $140 per day, with an average expense running about $96. The monthly cost averages roughly $2,885 and ranges between $694 and $4,187. On a yearly basis, the median cost is around $34,630, which is above the national average of $23,100.
Taunton is a small city in Massachusetts. It is located within Bristol County and is part of the Providence-New Bedford-Fall River metro statistical area. The city has a total population of 49,036, with 436,658 inhabitants in the encompassing metropolitan area. The senior community makes up about 26% of the overall population.
Taunton has a medium SeniorScore™ of 67. The city's median household income is $51,000 ($26,000 per capita), versus the average of $73,000 for the entire state of Massachusetts. The median housing price in Taunton is $181,500, which is much lower than the state average of $514,500. Taunton has a high unemployment rate of approximately 9.18%.
Taunton has harsh average temperatures, with cold winters and calm summers. The area receives large levels of rain each year. Taunton has moderate air quality ratings, exceptional water quality ratings, and a moderate rate of crime in relation to other cities.