Seal of, 1902
Raynham’s story
374 years in pictures
Census counts: 1,094 in 1790, 15,142 in 2020. The archive holds 24 old photos and papers going back to 1902 and 7 maps from 1885 on.
- 1652Raynham is settled
RaynhamMA
5 bordering townsMap →
Photo: Mpking · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
16,579
2025 Census estimate · +9.3% since 2020
Typical home
$642K
+3% in a year
Household income
$124K
median
Median age
42.9
years
Jobs based here
9,431
Balanced
TownGrade
B−
#205 of 282 in MA
Is Raynham a good place to live?
Raynham grades B− overall, ranked 205th of 282 in Massachusetts, with clear strengths and some subjects that lag. The median household earns $124K and it is easier to get around on foot or by transit than 77% of U.S. towns. On the other side, the typical home is worth about $642K, 7.4 years of the Providence metro’s $87K median household income. Raynham’s trail density is 0.2 miles per square mile, below both Massachusetts’ towns (1.8) and U.S. towns (0.4). On history, just 3 of Massachusetts’ 325 towns do worse. The biggest park or preserve is Pine Swamp, at 381 acres.
What makes Raynham stand out
Where Raynham beats most towns.
How Raynham grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Massachusetts), ordered by how far Raynham is from typical.
Cost of livingDOpen →Jobs & incomeA−Open →WalkabilityEPA walkability 7.5 of 20; 6.8% of households have no carA−Open →HealthBrown University Health Morton Hospital 3 miles awayB+Open →Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 32% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listB+Open →SafetyB−Open →SchoolsB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors4 miles of trails; 11% conserved landB+Open →History10 notable people born hereB−Open →Civic life2.6 library visits per resident; 2.3 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsCOpen →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Nearby attractions
All 264 attractions →Gillette Stadium and 193 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Raynham. Close and well known come first.
Big draw16 mi Stadium & arenaGillette Stadium
Big draw29 mi Stadium & arenaFenway Park
Big draw34 mi MuseumThe Breakers
17 mi MuseumUSS Massachusetts
Big draw28 mi MuseumIsabella Stewart Gardner Museum
28 mi Ancient siteHMS EndeavourSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Gillette Stadium: Bernard Gagnon, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Fenway Park: Gatorfan252525, CC BY-SA 4.0 · The Breakers: UpstateNYer, CC BY-SA 3.0 · USS Massachusetts: USN, Public domain · Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum: Sean Dungan, CC BY-SA 4.0 · HMS Endeavour: Samuel Atkins (c.1760-1810), Public domain
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Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Raynham: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Raynham, and how to reach them.
PowerTown of North Attleborough15.9¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterRaynham Center Water District1 health-based violation in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet4 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Raynham’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Massachusetts you can register online until 10 days before Election Day, in person until 10 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 10 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereRaynham Town ClerkThe town itself; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2023
ZIP code0276702767 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Raynham.
Raynham is safe by national standards but not by Massachusetts’s and is healthy by national standards but behind most towns in Massachusetts; it also has commutes longer than most of Massachusetts.
HealthB+
Raynham is healthier than 71% of U.S. towns
Within Massachusetts it is less healthy than 78% of the 279 graded towns: Massachusetts sets a high bar. Against the 5,167 U.S. towns with household incomes like Raynham’s, it is less healthy than 67%: its national edge comes with its incomes.
Raynham beats the Massachusetts average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 5. 83% of Raynham adults had a checkup this year, above both the Massachusetts town median (82%) and the median of U.S. towns (79%). 30% of Raynham adults have obesity.
71%healthier than U.S. townsB+Health Grade
| Raynham | Massachusetts towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 83% | 82% | 79% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 28% | 35% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 22% | 19% | 25% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 16% | 17% |
32 measures vs. Massachusetts
1 better26 too close to call5 worse
| What stands out | Raynham | MA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 4.2% | 5.2% |
| More smokers | 13.7% | 11.3% |
Brown University Health Morton Hospital
3 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
22nd
percentile among MA towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
SchoolsB−
Raynham’s schools rank behind 51% of Massachusetts districts
Its public schools are run by the Bridgewater-Raynham school district. One of its 3 schools is below, with why it’s listed.
49%of MA districts it outscoresB−School Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raynham Middle SchoolLargest public middle schoolGrades 5–8 | Grades 5–8 | 710 | B− |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within MA on state tests and graduation
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade B+
Low risk in Raynham, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 68% of U.S. communities. One flood insurance claim has been paid in Raynham since 2010.
32risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingHurricanesEarthquakes
1
paid flood claims since 2010
10
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
In Raynham, expect four seasons and pleasant summers
Raynham has chilly winters and pleasant summers, with plenty of rain. July afternoons reach 84°, January nights drop to 20° and about 26 inches of snow falls in a winter.
26″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter22–40°
Spring37–59°
Summer60–81°
Fall43–63°
Oct 19
typical first frost
Apr 22
typical last frost
+2.0°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Work & commuteJobs & income grade A−
A job hub: Raynham has 1.2 jobs for every working resident and draws in 8,816 commuters
The average commute for its 7,689 working residents takes 36.3 minutes, against 29.1 across Massachusetts.
Most working residents leave Raynham for work: only 8% work in town. Raynham’s average trip to work is 36 minutes. Jobs based in Raynham grew to 9,431 in 2023, 1,370 more than in 2013.
8%work in town
| Raynham | Massachusetts towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 36 minutes | 30 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $124,000 | $120,000 | $80,000 |
| Work from home | 12% | 18% | 11% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.7% | 6% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
In Raynham8%
Boston12%
Taunton7%
Brockton6%
Bridgewater Town4%
17 mi
median commute distance
9,431
jobs based in Raynham
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
A−
Walkability grade: more walkable than 77% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
#279for trails in MA
10.9%
conserved · 1,436 of 13,214 acres
3.6 mi
of trails · 0.2 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Borden Colony Recreation Area | 0.4 mi | 41 |
| 2. Forge River Conservation Area | 0.4 mi | 8 |
| 3. Pine Swamp | — | 381 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Who lives here
Fewer young adults than Massachusetts overall
Adults 18 to 34 are 18% of residents (24% statewide). Raynham has grown 9.3% since 2020, to 16,579 residents in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate. 40% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more in Raynham.
42.9median age · MA 40
| Raynham | Massachusetts towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 40% | 47% | 29% |
| Median age | 42.9 years | 43.4 years | 40.5 years |
| Aged 65 or older | 20% | 19% | 18% |
| Under 18 | 20% | 20% | 22% |
RaynhamMassachusettsUnited States
Ages · share of residents
15%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma9%
High school24%
Some college19%
Associate’s9%
Bachelor’s24%
Graduate16%
Women and men · all residents
54% women, 46% men
About 85 men for every 100 women (the survey’s margin: ±2.4 points). Across Massachusetts, 51.1% of residents are women. Median age: women 43.5, men 42.5.
| Raynham | MA | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 10.9% | 10.2% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 9.5% | 9.2% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 8.1% | 9.8% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 10% | 14% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 14.9% | 13% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 13.1% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 13.8% | 13.6% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 10.6% | 10.5% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 9.1% | 7.4% | 7% |
| No diploma | 8.5% | 8.6% | 10.4% |
| High school | 24.1% | 22.6% | 26% |
| Some college | 18.5% | 14.1% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 9.1% | 7.5% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 24.1% | 25.5% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 15.7% | 21.8% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
HousingCost of living grade D
For cost of living, Raynham earns a D
67.1% of renter households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, against 51.8% across Massachusetts.
The median rent in Raynham is $1,749 a month. The typical Raynham home is worth about $642,000, up 3% in a year, close to the Massachusetts typical home.
$642KZillow home value
| Raynham | Massachusetts towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $1,749 a month | $1,682 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 78% | 79% | 73% |
Typical home value
Raynham$642K
Massachusetts$655K
Market temperature
37
days on market
99.7%
sale-to-list price
+3%
value change, 1 year
8
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
SafetyB−
Raynham reports more crime per resident than 51% of U.S. towns
At 18.9 crimes per 1,000 residents a year, it reports more crime than 72% of Massachusetts’s graded towns.
49%of U.S. towns report more crimeB−Safety Grade
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Raynham2.1
Massachusetts3
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Raynham9.9
Massachusetts10.4
U.S.15.5
49th
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
28th
percentile among MA towns
33
violent crimes reported in 2025
158
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Raynham
20pages on Raynham
The big questions
SchoolsB−Behind 51% of MA districts · 3 schoolsSafetyB−2.1 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2025)HealthB+Better than MA on 1 of 32 CDC measuresCost of livingD$642K typical home · up 3% in a yearWork & commuteA−$124K median household income · 9,431 jobs hereNatural hazardsB+FEMA risk higher than 32% of U.S. communities · inland flooding
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
5 within 15 miles of the center of Raynham
Bridgewater State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Bridgewater5.4 mi$11,808 in-state tuitionWheaton College (Massachusetts)University or college · Private nonprofit · Norton7.5 mi$63,960 tuitionMassasoit Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Brockton10.4 mi$5,376 in-state tuition
About 4 of every 100 Raynham residents are enrolled in college, against 8 across Massachusetts.
A growing town
Raynham has grown 24% since 2010
13,383 counted in 2010 and 15,142 in 2020; an estimated 16,579 in 2025.
Growth hasn’t slowed: 9.3% since 2020, after 13.1% in the decade before.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts · Census Bureau estimate, July 1, 2025
Famous people from Raynham
10 notable people were born in Raynham.
J
Josiah DeanAmerican politician · 1748–1818O
Obed HallAmerican politician · 1757–1828E
Ezra LincolnAmerican baseball player · 1868–1951R
Reuel WashburnAmerican judge and politician · 1793–1878T
Tim DonahueMajor League Baseball player · 1870–1902About Raynham
Town in Massachusetts, United States
Raynham ( ) is a town in Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States, located approximately 32 miles (51 km) south of Boston and 22 miles (35 km) northeast of Providence, Rhode Island. The population was 15,082 at the 2020 census. It has one village, Raynham Center.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1652
- Area
- 21 sq mi
- Elevation
- 82 ft
- ZIP code
- 02767
Raynham’s neighbors
5 towns share a border with Raynham.
TauntonMiddleboroughBridgewater TownRaynham CenterEastonRaynham
How the neighbors grade
| Town | MA rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raynham | #205 | B− | D | B− | B− | B+ |
| Taunton | #262 | D | C− | C | C− | C+ |
| Middleborough | #218 | C+ | C− | C+ | C+ | B+ |
| Bridgewater Town | #101 | A− | D | A− | B− | A− |
| Raynham Center | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Easton | #111 | B+ | D− | B | A− | A− |
Raynham Center isn’t graded (fewer than 1,000 residents, or not enough data). Compare Raynham with a neighbor →
Questions about Raynham
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Raynham, MA a good place to live?
Raynham grades B− overall, better than 48% of U.S. towns and #205 of 282 in Massachusetts. It grades B+ for health, B− for safety and B− for schools. Cost of living is its weak spot, with a D.
Is Raynham, MA safe?
Massachusetts has less crime than most states, so among its own towns Raynham sits nearer the middle.
Is Raynham, MA expensive?
Yes. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades D.
What is Raynham, MA known for?
10 notable people were born here, including John J. O'Connor and Josiah Dean.