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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
| English Only | 98.9% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.1% |
| 92% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $61,548 |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $37,329 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $919 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $72,536 |
| Unemployment | 1.7% |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.2% |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,311 |
| County GDP | $2,185M |
| Restaurants | 136 |
| Healthcare | 106 |
| Retail | 164 |
| Manufacturing | 95 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,702 |
| 63% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.23% |
| Commute Time | 36.1 min |
| Work from Home | 12.0% |
| Census Median | $256,000 |
| 9% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $342,799 |
| Census Median Rent | $985 |
| 15% below US avg |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 76.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,702 |
| 63% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.23% |
| Obesity | 35.9% |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.3% |
| Heart Disease | 4.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.7% |
| Asthma | 10.5% |
| COPD | 4.9% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.6% |
| Depression | 26.2% |
| Mental Distress | 16.9% |
| Physical Distress | 11.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.2% |
| Premature Death | 7,642/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 65.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 106 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Annual Average | 44.2°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 30.5 inches |
| 20% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 42.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,061 ft (323 m) |
| Area | 4.0 sq mi (10.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 303/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.4056°N, 92.6736°W |
| County FIPS | 55095 |
Winner: Republican by 30.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 20.7% |
| 39% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.1% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 303/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.0 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 10 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 106 |
| Restaurants | 136 |
| Retail Stores | 164 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Avg Commute | 36.1 min |
| Work from Home | 12.0% |