At a Glance
Median Income
$91,042
$56,692 per capita
Home Value
$289,300
Zillow: $397,996
Violent Crime
995/100K
6,125/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
35.6%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.5%
14.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
297 sunny days/yr
How Taylors Island Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Taylors Island's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Taylors Island a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Taylors Island residents earn a median household income of $91,042 , which is 21% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $56,692. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,022 business establishments, including 156 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Taylors Island is $289,300 , 3% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $397,996. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Safety & Crime
Taylors Island reports 995 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 162% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 6,125/100K.
Education
35.6% of adults in Taylors Island hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(6% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Taylors Island has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population49
Median Age58.1 yrs
Density12/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans45.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$91,042
Per Capita$56,692
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$6,248M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,176
Housing
A+
Home Value$289,300
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$397,996
Housing Units143
Rent Burden28.7%
Crime
F
Violent995/100K
Property6,125/100K
Health
Obesity36.5%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking14.3%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death6,742/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days297/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation3 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+35.6%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+18.2%
School Score6.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 44%
Broadband25.0%
Internet Speed131 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Taylors Island was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Cambridge-Dorchester Regional (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.377 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 131 Mbps.
There are 156 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.