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Taoyuan City, Taiwan

Taiwan · 🇹🇼 Taiwan

Taoyuan City is a large city in Taiwan, Taiwan with a population of 402,014. Elevation: 338 ft (103 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
402,014 Population 29,912/sq mi density
338 ft Elevation 103 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
88.3 in Annual Rain
Asia / Taipei Timezone
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
35.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Bachelor's+ 35.0%
4% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 5.5%
83% lower than US avg
Unemployment 2.5%
32% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 1.2%
90% lower than US avg

People

Population402,014
Median Age44.6 yrs
Density29,912/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$33,836
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty1.2%

Health

Obesity5.5%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking14.9%
Depression14.7%

Climate

Avg Temp70°F (21°C)
AQI38 (Good)
Rain88.3 in/yr
Sunny Days176/yr
Elevation338 ft (103 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+35.0%
High School+99.0%

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband87.0%
Population402,014
Population Density29,912 / sq mi
Elevation338 ft (103 m)
Coordinates24.9937°, 121.2970°
TimezoneAsia/Taipei
Country🇹🇼 Taiwan
State / ProvinceTaiwan
Average Temperature70°F (21°C)
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation88.3 inches (2,242 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Age44.6 years

Is Taoyuan City a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Taoyuan City receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, a low poverty rate. Taoyuan City offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.5%. Only 1.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 35.0% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 99.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Taoyuan City enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F. Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. With 176 sunny days, the area sees less sunshine than many U.S. cities. Annual precipitation totals 88.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Taoyuan City has a population of 402,014 with a density of 29,912 people per square mile, spread across 13.4 square miles. The median age is 44.6 years, 15% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.2% female and 48.8% male. 24.2% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 86.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

402,014
Total Population
29,912
People / sq mi
44.6yrs
Median Age
15% above US avg
13.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.8%
Female 51.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Taoyuan City vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Taoyuan City vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Taoyuan City is N/A. Per capita income is $33,836 (below the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 2.5% (below the 3.6% US average). 1.2% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The cost of living index is 43.9, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living.

Income: Taoyuan City vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$33,836

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.5%
32% below US avg
Poverty Rate1.2%
90% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living43.90 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

In Taoyuan City, 5.5% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 6.7% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). 31.4% have high blood pressure. 14.9% are current smokers. 6.3% report binge drinking. 14.7% report depression (below the 20.0% national average).

Health Metrics: Taoyuan City vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity5.5%
83% below US avg
Diabetes6.7%
High Blood Pressure31.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking14.9%
6% above US avg
Binge Drinking6.3%
Depression14.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate86.0%

Food & Exercise

Taoyuan City enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 176 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 88.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38. 87% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 338 feet.

Temperature

57°F Jan (14°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average69.7°F
29% above US avg
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days176 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall88.3 inches
132% above US avg
Snowfall0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood
Good Days %87.4%

Geography

Elevation338 ft (103 m)
Area13.4 sq mi (34.8 km²)
Population Density29,912/sq mi
Coordinates24.9937°N, 121.2970°W
TimezoneAsia/Taipei

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 57°F (14°C) 4.3 in Coldest
February 58°F (14°C) 6.5 in
March 62°F (16°C) 8.6 in
April 68°F (20°C) 7.4 in
May 74°F (23°C) 9.9 in
June 79°F (26°C) 11.5 in Wettest
July 81°F (27°C) 8.6 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 9.9 in
September 78°F (25°C) 9.0 in
October 73°F (23°C) 5.7 in
November 66°F (19°C) 3.5 in
December 60°F (16°C) 3.4 in Driest

Taoyuan City has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F — from 57°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 88.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (11.5") and December the driest (3.4").

35.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 4% above the national average of 33.7%. 99.0% have completed high school. 87.0% of households have broadband internet access.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+35.0%
4% above US avg
High School+99.0%
B+ Education Grade (3.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density29,912/sq mi
Total Area13.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access87.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Frequently Asked Questions About Taoyuan City

What is the population of Taoyuan City?

Taoyuan City has a population of 402,014 residents and is located in Taiwan. The population density is 29,912 people per square mile, spread across 13.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.2% female and 48.8% male.

Is Taoyuan City expensive to live in?

Taoyuan City is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 43.9 — below the baseline of 100.

What is the weather like in Taoyuan City?

Taoyuan City enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 57°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 176 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 88.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 38.

How is the job market in Taoyuan City?

The job market in Taoyuan City is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.5% — well below the national rate of 3.6%.

How are the schools in Taoyuan City?

35.0% of adults in Taoyuan City hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 99.0% have completed high school.

How healthy is Taoyuan City?

The obesity rate in Taoyuan City is 5.5% (below the national rate of 32.1%). 14.9% of adults are smokers. 14.7% of residents report depression.

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