City of

Taunton

Massachusetts
www.taunton-ma.gov
15 Summer St. Taunton, MA 02780

Phone: 508-821-1000

Mayor:

Shaunna O'Connell

Municipal Election:

November 4, 2025
Nov., 1st Tuesday following 1st Monday (odd years)

City Council:

Estele Borges
Chris Coute
Phillip Duarte
Scott Martin
John McCaul
Jeffrey Postell
David Pottier
Lawrence Quintal
Barry Sanders

Demographics

Population60,412
Population Density1,294
Registered Voters42,300
Income Per Capita$31,224
EQV Per Capita$159,328
Owner-occupied Housing Unit Rate61.8%
Median Value of Owner-occupied Housing Units$359,500
Median Gross Rent$1,180
Total Households23,835
Average Household Size2.46

Municipal Finances

Residential Tax Rate$10.94
Commercial Tax Rate$23.78
Average Tax Bill$5,150
Total Expenditures$253,816,224
Total Tax Levy$137,185,258
State Aid$107,719,724
Local Receipts$16,829,869
City Hall of Taunton

City Hall

Wants you To KNOW

The city of Taunton, known as the "Silver City" and "Christmas City," has a rich history and a bold vision for the future. One of the state’s oldest cities, Taunton is a big city with a small-town feel.

Governance

Form of GovernmentMayor – Council
Incorporation Date1639
Chief Municipal OfficialMayor
Legislative BodyCity Council
Size of Council9
Length of Mayoral Term (years)2

Geography

CountyBristol
Area46.7 mi2
Public Roads270.2 mi
Regional Planning AgencySoutheastern Regional Planning and Economic Development District

Representation

U.S. Senate (statewide)

Edward J. Markey
Elizabeth Warren

U.S. House

Jake Auchincloss

Mass. Senate

Kelly Dooner

Mass. House

Lisa Field
Norman Orrall
Justin Thurber
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