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
Kelly Dooner
Phillip Duarte
Scott Martin
John McCaul
Jeffrey Postell
David Pottier
Lawrence Quintal
Barry Sanders

Demographics

Population59,600
Population Density1,276
Registered Voters38,074
Income Per Capita$29,258
EQV Per Capita$124,341
Owner-occupied Housing Unit Rate63.4%
Median Value of Owner-occupied Housing Units$313,300
Median Gross Rent$1,067
Total Households23,159
Average Household Size2.52

Municipal Finances

Residential Tax Rate$12.05
Commercial Tax Rate$26.30
Average Tax Bill$4,646
Total Expenditures$224,189,169
Total Tax Levy$122,206,827
State Aid$90,435,666
Local Receipts$16,879,500
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

Marc Pacheco

Mass. House

Carol Doherty
Patricia Haddad
Norman Orrall
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