Median Income
$105,000
40% higher than US avg
Home Value
$290,000
3% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+
5.8%
83% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$900
23% lower than US avg
Unemployment
12.2%
239% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
9.2%
26% lower than US avg
How Taylor Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population1,317
Median Age35.6 yrs
Density202/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 99%
Economy
B+
Median Income$105,000
Per Capita$58,000
Unemployment12.2%
Poverty9.2%
Commute25 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$290,000
Rent$900
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units540
Rent Burden14.0%
Climate
Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation1,640 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.8%
High School+36.9%
Graduate+1.0%
Is Taylor a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Taylor receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Taylor offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Taylor is $105,000, which is significantly higher than the national average — 40% above $75,149. This places Taylor among higher-income communities. At 12.2%, unemployment is notably high. 9.2% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Taylor is $290,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $900 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
5.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 36.9% have completed high school.
Taylor has a population of 1,317 with a density of 202 people per square mile. The median age is 35.6 years, 8% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.9%).
Population
1,317
Total Population
2021 Census
35.6yrs
Median Age
8% below US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 97.3% |
| 24% above US avg |
| Spanish | 1.1% |
| 91% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 1.5% |
The median household income in Taylor is $105,000, which is 40% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 12.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $105,000 |
| 40% above US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $58,000 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 12.2% |
| 239% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 9.2% |
| 26% below US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 25.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 86.1% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 7.0% |
The median home value in Taylor is $290,000, 3% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $900 (23% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $290,000 |
| 3% above US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $900 |
| 23% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 14.0% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 77.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 23.2% |
| Housing Units | 540 |
Property Tax
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Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Taylor vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Elevation | 1,640 ft (500 m) |
| Area | 6.5 sq mi (16.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 202/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 56.1528°N, 120.6814°W |
| Timezone | America/Dawson_Creek |