Signals
Taunton
Manchester
Opportunity
47 · Bottom 29%
vs52 · Bottom 42%
Climate
62 · Bottom 24%
vs75 · Top 28%
Physical resilience
89 · Top 12%
vs78 · Top 26%
Housing affordability
71 · Bottom 35%
vs77 · Bottom 44%
Access
92 · Top 50%
vs93 · Top 46%
Economic stability
62 · Top 48%
vs64 · Top 42%
Measured values
| Metric | Taunton | Manchester | Source period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 60,433 | 12,445 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median household income | $79,283 | $80,296 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Per capita income | $38,819 | $41,707 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Population density | 1,294/sq mi | 2,100/sq mi | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median home value | $422,800 | $317,000 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median gross rent | $1,324 | $1,558 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Homeownership rate | 62.1% | 59.6% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Unemployment rate | 4.8% | 3.8% | June 2026 |
| Employment change (year over year) | -2.1% | -2.1% | June 2026 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.9% | 39.7% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Poverty rate | 13.0% | 12.7% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Average July high | 84°F | 90°F | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Average January low | 19°F | 29°F | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Annual precipitation | 47.6" | 45.5" | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Distance to major airport | 21 mi | 12 mi | NASR current cycle |
| Average commute | 32.0 min | 23.8 min | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median age | 38.9 | 34.5 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
A bolded value is the more favorable of the two where the metric has a clear direction. Metrics like population and density have no inherent better or worse and are shown unweighted.
Physical risk tradeoff
Taunton
Elevated or high exposure: hurricane.
Manchester
Elevated or high exposure: earthquake.
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