There are 20 independent living communities serving Taunton, Massachusetts. This includes 2 communities in Taunton and 18 nearby. Independent living costs in Massachusetts range from around $23 up to $140 per day, with a mean expense running about $96. The per month expense averages about $2,885 and ranges between $694 and $4,187. On an annual basis, the mean cost is around $34,630, which is over the national average of $23,100.
Taunton is a small city in Bristol County in Massachusetts. It is part of the Providence-New Bedford-Fall River metro area. While the surrounding metropolitan area includes 436,658 residents, there are 49,036 within the city. 26% of the local residents are over 55.
The SeniorScore™ for Taunton is 67. The city has a mean per capita income of $26,000 and a mean household income is $51,000 (the Massachusetts state average is $73,000). The mean housing price in Taunton is $181,500, which is much lower than the state average of $514,500. The city has a high unemployment rate of about 9.18%.
Taunton has extreme average temperatures, with cold winters and pleasant summers. The city gets heavy levels of rain annually. Compared to other cities, Taunton has average air quality, excellent water quality ratings, and an average rate of crime.