At a Glance
Median Income
$69,945
$28,026 per capita
Home Value
$289,600
Zillow: $379,178
Median Rent
$857/mo
22.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.0%
92.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
11.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.8%
12.9% smoking rate
How Taylor Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Taylor's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Taylor a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Taylor residents earn a median household income of $69,945 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,026. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,138 business establishments, including 138 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Taylor is $289,600 , 3% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $379,178. Median rent is $857/month, with 22.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2001.
Education
21.0% of adults in Taylor hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(38% below the national average).
92.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Taylor has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 50.
Data Overview
People
Population4,091
Median Age44.3 yrs
Density125/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born3.7%
Veterans16.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$69,945
Per Capita$28,026
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty11.2%
County GDP$2,397M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,090
Housing
A
Home Value$289,600
Rent$857
Ownership83.3%
Zillow$379,178
Housing Units1,538
Rent Burden22.3%
Health
Obesity32.8%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking12.9%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death19,407/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain11.0 in/yr
AQI50 (Good)
Elevation5,745 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.0%
High School+92.1%
Graduate+5.1%
School Score3.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 31%
Commute25 min
Broadband91.7%
Internet Speed62 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries9
Did You Know?
Taylor was founded in 1878.
The median home in Taylor was built in 2001.
16.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Show Low Regional (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.2% of the population has a disability.
There are 138 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 22 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.