Taunton, Massachusetts · ZIP 02780

Taunton — ZIP 02780

Taunton (02780) scores 48/100 — Below Average for Taunton. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $528K.

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100

Violent crime share27%

Property crime share73%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index52/100

Avg math proficiency26%

Avg reading proficiency27%

Schools nearby10

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index56/100

Typical home value$528K

Median rent$2,121/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$528K

Median Rent

$2,121/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 23 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

8,120

Violent Crime

1,999

Property Crime

6,121

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Bristol County, Massachusetts (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
Joseph C Chamberlain	PK–04	496	37%	32%
Edmund Hatch Bennett	KG–04	313	32%	27%
Taunton High	08–12	2,877	27%	33%
Elizabeth Pole	PK–04	635	26%	23%
Benjamin Friedman Middle	05–07	701	23%	42%
James L. Mulcahey Elementary School	PK–04	898	22%	19%
H H Galligan	KG–04	286	22%	17%
John F Parker Middle	05–07	517	20%	25%
Edward F. Leddy Preschool	PK–PK	245	Not reported	Not reported
Taunton Public Virtual Academy (TPVA)	08–12	58	Not reported	Not reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

52,530

Median Income

$74K

Homeownership

59%

Median Age

38.7 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 02780 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 02780 has a school score of 52/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 02780 is approximately $528K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 02780 in Taunton has an overall NeighborScore of 48/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.