Taylors Falls, MN

Minnesota

Taylors Falls is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 1,208. Residents earn $61,548 per year, which is 18% below the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
1,208 Population 303/sq mi density
$61,548 Median Income $37,329 per capita
$256,000 Home Value $342,799 Zillow
$985 Median Rent
44°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$61,548 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$256,000 home value, $985/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $61,548
18% lower than US avg
Home Value $256,000
9% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 20.7%
39% lower than US avg
Median Rent $985
15% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 35.9%
12% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.7%
53% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.2%
50% lower than US avg

How Taylors Falls Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,208
Median Age42.2 yrs
Density303/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 93%

Economy

A
Median Income$61,548
Per Capita$37,329
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty6.2%
County GDP$2,185M
Commute36 min

Housing

A
Home Value$256,000
Rent$985
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$342,799

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity35.9%
UninsuredN/A
Depression26.2%
Heart Disease4.9%

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
AQI36 (Good)
Rain30.5 in/yr
Elevation1,061 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.7%
High School+97.1%
School Score6.08

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute36 min
EV Stations1
Libraries10

Is Taylors Falls a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Taylors Falls receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. Taylors Falls offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Taylors Falls is $61,548, 18% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.7%. Only 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Taylors Falls is $256,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $985 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

20.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 97.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

Taylors Falls has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F. Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.5 inches, including 42.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Taylors Falls has a population of 1,208 with a density of 303 people per square mile. The median age is 42.2 years, 8% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (93%).

Population

1,208
Total Population
303
People / sq mi
42.2yrs
Median Age
8% above US avg
4.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.5%
Female 51.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Taylors Falls vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.9%
26% above US avg
Spanish1.1%
92% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Taylors Falls vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Taylors Falls is $61,548, which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.7% (below the 3.6% US average). 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes.

Income: Taylors Falls vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$61,548
18% below US avg
Per Capita Income$37,329
Avg Weekly Wage$919
IRS Avg AGI$72,536

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.7%
53% below US avg
Poverty Rate6.2%
50% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,311
County GDP$2,185M

Business (County)

Restaurants136
Healthcare106
Retail164
Manufacturing95

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,702
63% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.23%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time36.1 min
Work from Home12.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Taylors Falls is $256,000, 9% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $985 (15% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $342,799.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$256,000
9% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$342,799

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$985
15% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$809
1 Bedroom$899
2 Bedrooms$1,125
3 Bedrooms$1,483
4 Bedrooms$1,698

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied76.4%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,702
63% above US avg
Effective Rate2.23%
In Taylors Falls, 35.9% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 26.2% report depression. 21.6% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Taylors Falls vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity35.9%
12% above US avg
Diabetes8.3%
Heart Disease4.9%
High Blood Pressure27.7%
Asthma10.5%
COPD4.9%
Stroke2.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking20.6%
Physical Inactivity21.6%
Depression26.2%
Mental Distress16.9%
Physical Distress11.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate94.8%
Checkup Rate73.2%
Premature Death7,642/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.0/10
Exercise Access65.3%
Healthcare Facilities106

Crime Rates: Taylors Falls vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)6

Safety Score

Taylors Falls has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation is 30.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

13°F Jan (-11°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average44.2°F
18% below US avg
January Average13°F (-11°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall30.5 inches
20% below US avg
Snowfall42.6 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,061 ft (323 m)
Area4.0 sq mi (10.3 km²)
Population Density303/sq mi
Coordinates45.4056°N, 92.6736°W
County FIPS55095
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent. 20.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (39% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 30.9-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 64.9%
D 33.9%

Winner: Republican by 30.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+20.7%
39% below US avg
High School+97.1%
School Test Score6.08
C+ Education Grade (2.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 8Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent
Population Density303/sq mi
Total Area4.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations1
Alt Fuel Stations2
Public Libraries10
Healthcare Facilities106
Restaurants136
Retail Stores164

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)6

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute36.1 min
Work from Home12.0%

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