Massachusetts Real Estate
Bristol County's median single-family price hit $525,000 in May 2026 — about half of Greater Boston's record $1.03 million median — with two commuter-rail corridors tying Easton, Taunton, Mansfield, and Attleboro to Boston and Providence.
Quick Answer
Bristol County is in southeastern Massachusetts, between Boston and Providence. Its 20 communities include Taunton, the county seat, plus Attleboro, Easton, Mansfield, Norton, Raynham and North Attleborough. Two MBTA rail lines, I-95, I-495 and Route 24 serve it. Tax rates here run $11.06 to $13.09 per $1,000 (FY2026) and typical home values $522,000 to $715,000 (Zillow, August 2026).
Reviewed by Jessica Shauffer, Massachusetts real estate license #9554769 · Updated
| Town guides on this site | 7 towns |
|---|---|
| FY2026 residential tax rates | $11.06 (North Attleborough) to $13.09 (Mansfield) per $1,000 |
| Typical home values | $522,000 (Taunton) to $715,000 (Mansfield), Zillow, August 2026 |
| County median sale price | $525,000 (Redfin, May 2026) |
| County seat | Taunton |
| Communities covered here | Attleboro, Easton, Mansfield, North Attleborough, Norton, Raynham and Taunton |
| Rail lines | MBTA Providence/Stoughton Line and Fall River/New Bedford Line |
| Highways | I-95, I-495 and Route 24 |
Bristol County, Massachusetts
Bristol County is the value play of eastern Massachusetts, and the numbers back it up. The Warren Group's May 2026 data puts the county's median single-family sale price at $525,000, up 1.2% from a year earlier, on 311 sales — a 4.4% increase in volume. Compare that with the statewide single-family median of $665,000 the same month, or Greater Boston's April 2026 median of $1,032,500, an all-time record per the Greater Boston Association of Realtors. Bristol County buyers pay roughly half the Greater Boston number without leaving the commuter-rail map. Zillow's county-wide home value index sits at $539,520, up 2.7% over the past year, and Redfin's county page shows homes averaging about 32 days on market, up from 26 a year ago — enough breathing room that buyers can often keep an inspection contingency instead of waiving everything to compete.
The commute story changed on March 24, 2025, when the MBTA opened South Coast Rail — the first passenger service through this corridor in 65 years. East Taunton is one of six new stations, with near-hourly weekday trains toward South Station; the full Fall River and New Bedford runs take about 95 to 100 minutes, and East Taunton boards well up the line from both. On the county's western edge, Attleboro and Mansfield sit on the Providence/Stoughton Line, roughly 55 and 45 minutes to South Station — and downtown Providence is a short drive or one stop from Attleboro. That geography pulls two buyer pools at once: Boston commuters priced out of Norfolk County towns like Sharon and Canton, and Rhode Island workers who find Massachusetts inventory worth crossing the border for. Dual-career households that split between the two cities are the classic Bristol County buyer.
The price spectrum across the towns Jessica serves is wide enough to matter. Redfin's May 2026 data shows Taunton's median sale price at $519,689, up 7.2% year over year, with homes going under agreement in about 24 days and drawing around five offers. Attleboro tracked at $524,729 in April. From there the premium builds: North Attleborough's median came in at $590,510 in March, Mansfield in the $605,000 to $655,000 range depending on the month's sales mix, and Easton at the top of the spread — Redfin shows a median near $630,000 with homes selling in roughly 20 days, while Zillow puts the typical Easton home value near $696,000 as of August 2026. Property taxes reshuffle the math: Taunton's FY2026 residential rate is $11.14 per $1,000 and North Attleborough's is $11.06, versus $13.09 in Mansfield and $13.03 in Norton — about $1,200 a year apart on a $600,000 assessment.
Get a Free Market AnalysisWhy Bristol County
Since March 24, 2025, MBTA trains have run from East Taunton toward South Station on the new South Coast Rail line, while Attleboro and Mansfield riders reach Boston in about 55 and 45 minutes on the Providence/Stoughton Line. Two rail corridors now serve the county.
Bristol County's median single-family sale price was $525,000 in May 2026, up 1.2% year over year per The Warren Group, while Greater Boston's April median hit a record $1,032,500. Buyers here get two commuter-rail corridors at roughly half the close-in Boston price.
Taunton's median sits near $520,000 while Easton's runs around $630,000, with Attleboro, North Attleborough, Mansfield, Norton, and Raynham filling in between. That spread lets buyers pick an entry point without giving up the same commute corridors or crossing out of the county.
Market Snapshot
Key indicators for the Bristol County housing market. Data updated May 2026. Contact Jessica for a current, property-specific analysis.
Communities
Explore each community in Bristol County — with local market data, school information, and neighborhood insights.
Commuter-friendly with urban amenities
View Community →Historic charm meets suburban convenience
View Community →Growing market with excellent highway access
View Community →Strong schools and community feel
View Community →Historic village, Richardson architecture
View Community →Affordable homes near Wheaton College
View Community →Routes 24 and 44, with I-495 close by
View Community →Newer construction and larger lots near Route 24
View Community →The Silver City, with a new commuter rail station
View Community →Current Properties
Explore current listings in Bristol County, followed by recent client success stories across Eastern Massachusetts.
For Sale$1,725,000
Easton, MA 02356
For Sale$499,999
Mansfield, MA 02048
For Sale$499,900
Easton, MA 02375
For Sale$399,900
Easton, MA 02375
For Sale$1,799,900
Easton, MA 02356
For Sale$1,995,000
Easton, MA 02356
Local Guides
Common Questions
Bristol County has 20 communities: four cities and 16 towns. This site covers Attleboro, Easton (including the North Easton and South Easton villages), Mansfield, North Attleborough, Norton, Raynham and Taunton. The county also includes Fall River, New Bedford, Acushnet, Berkley, Dartmouth, Dighton, Fairhaven, Freetown, Rehoboth, Seekonk, Somerset, Swansea and Westport.
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