At a Glance
Median Income
$59,537
$31,066 per capita
Home Value
$141,200
Zillow: $180,018
Median Rent
$1,036/mo
25.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
843/100K
2,040/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.8%
86.7% high school+
Unemployment
7.0%
14.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.8%
18.8% 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?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Taylor residents earn a median household income of $59,537 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,066. The unemployment rate stands at 7.0% (94% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 36,727 business establishments, including 3,598 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Taylor is $141,200 , 50% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $180,018. Median rent is $1,036/month, with 25.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1963.
Safety & Crime
Taylor reports 843 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 122% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,040/100K. The murder rate is 5.0/100K.
Education
15.8% of adults in Taylor hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(53% below the national average).
86.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Taylor has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.3 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 55.
Data Overview
People
Population62,405
Median Age38.3 yrs
Density2,642/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born6.7%
Veterans6.5%
Economy
B
Median Income$59,537
Per Capita$31,066
Unemployment7.0%
Poverty14.6%
County GDP$129,920M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,469
Housing
A+
Home Value$141,200
Rent$1,036
Ownership65.8%
Zillow$180,018
Housing Units26,469
Rent Burden25.3%
Crime
F
Violent843/100K
Property2,040/100K
Murder5.0/100K
Assault708/100K
Burglary299/100K
Health
Obesity35.8%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking18.8%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death12,684/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain34.3 in/yr
AQI55 (Moderate)
Elevation620 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.8%
High School+86.7%
Graduate+3.5%
School Score4.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 34% / D 63%
Commute22 min
Broadband85.9%
Internet Speed155 Mbps
EV Stations12
Libraries57
Did You Know?
Taylor was founded in 1847.
The median home in Taylor was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Detroit Metro Wayne County (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.490 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
15.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 155 Mbps.
There are 3,598 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 201 fatal vehicle crashes.