Community Guide
Raynham sits where Route 24 crosses Route 44 with an I-495 exit on its edge — about 32 miles to Boston and 22 to Providence — with a residential tax rate lower than nearly every town it borders. It's the rare address south of Boston that commutes well in two directions.
Overview
Raynham's numbers tell a steadier story than most towns in the region. Zillow puts the typical home value at roughly $557,700, essentially flat over the past year, while Redfin's May 2026 data shows a median sale price around $603,000, with homes going under agreement in about 26 days at roughly $262 per square foot — Redfin still rates the market very competitive. What those figures don't show is the tax bill. Raynham's FY2026 residential rate is $11.75 per $1,000, lower than Bridgewater ($12.03), Norton ($13.03), Middleborough ($13.12), and well under West and East Bridgewater ($13.61 and $13.69). On a $600,000 home, the gap against East Bridgewater works out to more than $1,100 a year, every year. The commercial base along Route 44 is a big part of what keeps the residential rate down.
Few towns in the area commute in two directions this easily. Route 24 and Route 44 cross in the middle of Raynham, I-495 touches the town with its own exit at Route 138, and Routes 104 and 138 fill in the local grid — Boston is about 32 miles north, Providence about 22 miles southwest. Since March 2025 there's a rail option, too: East Taunton station on the new Fall River/New Bedford commuter line sits at 1141 County Street just over the town line, a roughly 10-minute drive down Route 24 from Raynham Center, with 363 parking spaces and 32 weekday trips. Figure about 75 minutes to South Station. For households splitting jobs between the Boston and Providence markets — common in this corner of Bristol County — that two-direction flexibility is the reason to look at Raynham first.
Day to day, Raynham runs on a split personality that works. The Route 44 corridor handles the errands — Shaw's, Marshalls, and a run of plazas between the Route 24 and I-495 interchanges — while the neighborhoods off Routes 104 and 138 stay quiet and residential. The 300-acre Borden Colony complex anchors recreation with six ballfields, tennis courts, a horse ring, and a July concert series at the gazebo; Johnson Pond covers fishing, boating, and winter skating. On Sundays the Raynham Flea Market, running more than 45 years with 500-plus indoor vendors, pulls bargain hunters from across New England. Schools run through the Bridgewater-Raynham Regional district, and kids stay in town through eighth grade — Merrill for K-1, LaLiberte for grades 2-4, Raynham Middle for 5-8 — before heading to B-R Regional High in Bridgewater.
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Zillow's typical Raynham home value is about $557,700, essentially flat year over year, while Redfin reports a May 2026 median sale price near $603,000 with homes going under agreement in roughly 26 days at about $262 per square foot. The FY2026 residential tax rate of $11.75 undercuts nearly every neighboring town.
Raynham students attend the Bridgewater-Raynham Regional district and stay in town through grade 8: Merrill Elementary (K-1), LaLiberte Elementary (2-4), and Raynham Middle School (5-8), before B-R Regional High in Bridgewater. The district serves about 5,600 students with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio; the high school holds a Niche B grade.
The 300-acre Borden Colony complex holds six ballfields, tennis courts, a horse ring, and a summer concert series at the gazebo each July. Johnson Pond is open for fishing, boating, picnicking, and winter skating. And every Sunday, the 45-plus-year-old Raynham Flea Market fills 60,000 square feet with more than 500 vendors.
Route 24 meets Route 44 in the center of town, with an I-495 exit at Route 138 — about 32 miles to Boston, 22 to Providence. East Taunton station on the Fall River/New Bedford line, opened March 2025, is roughly 10 minutes down Route 24, with 363 parking spaces, 32 weekday trips, and about 75 minutes to South Station.
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Common Questions
Yes, Raynham is highly sought after for its strong community, excellent amenities, and consistent real estate appreciation. The town offers a great quality of life for families, professionals, and retirees alike.
MARKET DATA
Raynham Real Estate Insights
Source: Zillow Home Value Index (typical home value), data through June 2026.
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