At a Glance
Median Income
$79,167
$40,824 per capita
Home Value
$275,000
Zillow: $388,597
Median Rent
$875/mo
17.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
40.1%
99.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
9.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.7%
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?
A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Taylor residents earn a median household income of $79,167 , which is 5% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,824. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,553 business establishments, including 209 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Taylor is $275,000 , 2% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $388,597. Median rent is $875/month, with 17.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Education
40.1% of adults in Taylor hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(19% above the national average).
99.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Taylor has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 60.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population258
Median Age58.5 yrs
Density88/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$79,167
Per Capita$40,824
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty9.8%
County GDP$3,160M
Avg Weekly Wage$974
Housing
A+
Home Value$275,000
Rent$875
Ownership78.0%
Zillow$388,597
Housing Units160
Rent Burden17.5%
Health
Obesity35.7%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking12.9%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death8,273/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain60.5 in/yr
Elevation301 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+40.1%
High School+99.5%
Graduate+12.9%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 38%
Commute28 min
Broadband94.9%
Internet Speed47 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Taylor was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Tupelo Regional (46 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.524 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.7% of the population has a disability.
There are 209 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.