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Compare Taunton to Worcester
This post compares Taunton, Massachusetts to Worcester, Massachusetts across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.
| Dimension | Taunton (city) | Worcester (city) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 56,826 | 184,743 |
| Income (median) | $49,239 | $45,149 |
| Home Value (median) | $246,500 | $210,600 |
| White | 84% | 69% |
| Black | 7% | 13% |
| Asian | 1% | 7% |
| With Kids | 30% | 27% |
| Age (median) | 40 | 34 |
| Rentals | 36% | 57% |
Questions and Answers:
Q: Which is more populated, Taunton or Worcester?
A: Taunton has a much smaller population count than Worcester: 56826 compared with 184743 total people.
Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Taunton or in Worcester?
A: Incomes are on average similar in Taunton.
Q: Are homes more expensive in Taunton or Worcester?
A: Homes tend to be similarly priced in Taunton.
Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Worcester does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 36% for Taunton versus 57% for Worcester.
Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Taunton may include: Leominster, Attleboro, and Haverhill.
The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.
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