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Taylor, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Wayne County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
62,405 Population 2,642/sq mi density
$59,537 Median Income $31,066 per capita
$141,200 Home Value $172,173 Zillow
$1,036 Median Rent 25.3% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
620 Violent Crime/100K 2,275 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$59,537 median income, 4.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$141,200 home value, $1,036/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
620 violent crimes/100K (63% above avg)
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Taylor, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$59,537
21% below
$31,066 per capita
Home Value
$141,200
50% below
Zillow: $172,173
Median Rent
$1,036/mo
11% below
25.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
620/100K
63% above
2,275/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.8%
53% below
86.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
17% above
14.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.8%
12% above
18.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
260 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
79%
Home Value
50%
Rent
89%
Poverty
118%
Bachelor's
47%
Unemployment
117%
Crime
163%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Taylor a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 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 4.2% (17% 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 $172,173. 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 620 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 63% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,275/100K. The murder rate is 1.6/100K.

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. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population62,405
Median Age38.3 yrs
Density2,642/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.5%

Economy

B
Median Income$59,537
Per Capita$31,066
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty14.6%
County GDP$129,920M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,469

Housing

A+
Home Value$141,200
Rent$1,036
Ownership65.8%
Zillow$172,173
Housing Units26,469
Rent Burden25.3%

Crime

F
Violent620/100K
Property2,275/100K
Murder1.6/100K
Assault494/100K
Burglary397/100K

Health

Obesity35.8%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking18.8%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death12,684/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain34.3 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
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.
15.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 155 Mbps.
There are 3,598 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 201 fatal vehicle crashes.