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Whittenton

Whittenton

Neighborhood in Taunton, Massachusetts

Bristol County 02767, 02780

$500,375 Average Value
$317 Average Price per Sq Ft
2 Homes For Sale

A glimpse into Taunton’s past and future

Whittenton is focused on moving forward without changing the neighborhood’s character. Organizations like Whittenton Community Partnership are heading up projects like putting up new pole banners and sponsoring murals. “There are a lot of old manufacturing buildings in Whittenton,” says Debbie Edwards, a real estate agent with Jack Conway & Co. "You can tell what it would have been like in the past when it was a huge industry.” The Whittenton Mills Complex is a glimpse into Taunton’s past that will impact its future. It is expected to turn into a large apartment complex with some commercial space. The Loft is a resilience center and community space that will provide programming, support, and events for residents. Weir Village has a CAP Index crime score of 4 out of 10, on par with the national average of 4.

Whittenton is a desiarable neighborhood in the city if Taunton.
Whittenton is a desiarable neighborhood in the city if Taunton.
A brilliant mural welcomes you to Whittenton.
A brilliant mural welcomes you to Whittenton.
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Renovated homes and new Contemporary builds

Whittenton's two most common housing styles are Colonials, raised ranch and ranch-styles. There’s a mix of renovated homes from the late 1880s all the way up to contemporary builds from 2024. Properties are primarily concentrated in the south tip of the neighborhood, where some sit close tighter, and others are spaced out between plots of forested land. Single-family homes range between $280,000 to $750,000. Multi-family dwellings with three to 12 bedrooms sell for $393,000 to $855,000. Condos and townhouses start at $208,000 and go as high as $560,000.

Colorful Condos are a popular home style in Whittenton.
Colorful Condos are a popular home style in Whittenton.
Ranch style homes are particularly common in Whittenton.
Ranch style homes are particularly common in Whittenton.
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Shopping and dining off of Interstate 495

“Whittenton has a small neighborhood feel,” Edwards says. “It’s a couple of stores, a fire department and catholic churches. The houses and business are close together.” The cluster of shopping and dining off of Interstate 495 includes Bj’s, Dollar Tree and a handful of fast-food chains. In the same plaza, Brack’s Grille and Tap's Taunton location is a casual eatery that mainly serves American cuisine with a few international dishes like Portuguese steak. Trucchi’s off Tremont Street is the closest grocery store. Pizza shops, dinners and small businesses like Whittenton Hardware line Bay Street. The neighborhood is also home to Morton Hospital.

3 Brothers Barber Shop in Whittenton is a great place for a fresh cut.
3 Brothers Barber Shop in Whittenton is a great place for a fresh cut.
Grove Street Tavern just outside Whittenton is a great spot for hot food and a cold beer.
Grove Street Tavern just outside Whittenton is a great spot for hot food and a cold beer.
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Fun at the Whittenton Block Party

Every year, neighbors get together for the Whittenton Block Party. Residents can participate in the hot dog eating contest or just enjoy the beer garden and live music. There's a bouncy house, trolley rides and face painting for kids. It’s also a short trip to Taunton’s city center for events like their annual Christmas celebration.

Taunton High's new mural

Joseph C. Chamberlain Elementary serves kindergarteners to 4th graders. Students in Grades 5 through 7 attend Benjamin Friedman Middle before starting Taunton High in 8th grade. All three schools receive B-minuses on Niche. In 2024, Taunton High revealed a new 40-foot by 60-foot mural depicting the school’s history of strong performing arts programs. Other options include Taunton Alternative High School for juniors and seniors and Bristol-Plymouth Regional Technical School, where high schoolers can learn technical skills. Both schools earn a C-plus. Taunton Public Virtual Academy is a newer remote learning school that doesn’t currently have a Niche Score.

Pool and Splash Pad at Hopewell Park

Hopewell Park has a few different sports courts and fields. In the summer, Hopewell Pool and Splash Pad open up. Whittenton Field is an open green space with a small playground and basketball court. Watson Pond State Park's 10 acres include a beachfront area. There, residents can go fishing, swimming and canoeing. The forest land at Erwin S. Wilder Wildlife Management Area is open to the public for fishing, hiking and wildlife viewing. Indoor recreation centers include the Taunton Branch of the Old Colony YMCA and Fore Kicks III, a sports complex with 11 indoor sports fields.

Shoot some hoops at Hopewell Park in Whittenton.
Shoot some hoops at Hopewell Park in Whittenton.
Take a dip at Watson Pond State Park in Taunton.
Take a dip at Watson Pond State Park in Taunton.
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40 miles to Boston on the Fall River Expressway

Interstate 495 runs through Whittenton. With a Walk Score of 3, this neighborhood is car-dependent. The drive to Boston is about 40 miles away on the Fall River Expressway and Interstate 93; this trip will take a little over an hour, depending on how heavy the traffic is. Taunton residents will soon have access to a commuter rail as the south coast rail project will connect Boston to Taunton by extending the Middleborough/Lakeville line in the next few years. Greater Attleboro and Taunton Regional Transit Authority has bus stops throughout Whittenton. Taunton’s airport isn’t open for commercial use. Still, the Boston Logan International Airport and Rhode Island T.F. Green International are both about an hour away.

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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Rhode Island Tf Green International

58 min drive

Bus

Washington St & Court St

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Broadway And Washington St

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Holiday Inn On Myles Standish Blvd

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1380 Bay Street

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Whittenton 3 Corners

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Bay Street And Field Street

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Northwoods Medical Center

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Whittenton US
Homicide 4 4
Sexual Assault 5 4
Assault with Weapon 5 4
Robbery 5 4
Burglary 5 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 5 4
Larceny 4 4
Crime Score 5 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$469,000
Median Single Family Price
$557,500
Median Townhouse Price
$225,000
Median 2 Bedroom Price
$325,000
Median 1 Bedroom Price
$277,500
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$317
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Last 12 months Home Sales
39
Months of Supply
0.60
Median List Price
$469,900
Median Discount From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-2%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,627
Median Year Built
1956
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,673
Below the national average
1,936
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,253
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
969
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
741
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
14,810

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Demographics

Total Population
8,034
Median Age
40
Population under 18
22.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
17.1%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$54,139
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$77,366

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
82.5%
College Graduates
15.4%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
3.9%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
63.7%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
49''
Average Winter Low Temperature
20°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
8''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

26 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

3 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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