Median Income
$90,000
20% higher than US avg
Home Value
$448,000
59% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+
11.9%
65% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$1,000
14% lower than US avg
Unemployment
11.0%
206% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
9.1%
27% lower than US avg
How Tay Valley Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population5,925
Median Age57.2 yrs
Density29/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 99%
Economy
B
Median Income$90,000
Per Capita$50,440
Unemployment11.0%
Poverty9.1%
Commute29 min
Housing
B+
Home Value$448,000
Rent$1,000
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units2,420
Rent Burden13.2%
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.9%
High School+31.0%
Graduate+6.2%
Is Tay Valley a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Tay Valley receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Tay Valley offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Tay Valley is $90,000, 20% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. At 11.0%, unemployment is notably high. 9.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Tay Valley is $448,000, making it a premium housing market at 59% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,000 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Education
11.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 31.0% have completed high school.
Tay Valley has a population of 5,925 with a density of 29 people per square mile. The median age is 57.2 years, 47% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.9%).
Population
57.2yrs
Median Age
47% above US avg
Race & Ethnicity
Tay Valley vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 93.8% |
| 19% above US avg |
| Spanish | 2.5% |
| 81% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 3.7% |
Social Characteristics
Tay Valley vs U.S. Average
The median household income in Tay Valley is $90,000, which is 20% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 11.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.
Income: Tay Valley vs U.S.
Income
| Median HH Income | $90,000 |
| 20% above US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $50,440 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 11.0% |
| 206% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 9.1% |
| 27% below US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 29.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 87.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 26.8% |
The median home value in Tay Valley is $448,000, 59% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,000 (14% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $448,000 |
| 59% above US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,000 |
| 14% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 13.2% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 92.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 7.4% |
| Housing Units | 2,420 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Tay Valley vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Tay Valley vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Area | 204.1 sq mi (528.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 29/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.2079°N, 66.6911°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |