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Taylor, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Lafayette County County
Taylor, MS
At a Glance
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)
Is Taylor a Good Place to Live?
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 $376,506. 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.
Safety & Crime
Taylor reports 362 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 5% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 6,170/100K.
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. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 60.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.