At a Glance
Median Income
$71,747
$34,539 per capita
Home Value
$242,700
Zillow: $311,198
Median Rent
$1,260/mo
29.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
44.4%
92.8% high school+
Unemployment
5.1%
8.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.2%
10.6% smoking rate
How Taylors Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Taylors's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Taylors 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
Taylors residents earn a median household income of $71,747 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,539. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1% (42% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 20,298 business establishments, including 1,400 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Taylors is $242,700 , 14% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $311,198. Median rent is $1,260/month, with 29.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.
Education
44.4% of adults in Taylors hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(32% above the national average).
92.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Taylors has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population23,686
Median Age38.5 yrs
Density2,243/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born11.1%
Veterans7.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$71,747
Per Capita$34,539
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty8.1%
County GDP$48,738M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,216
Housing
A+
Home Value$242,700
Rent$1,260
Ownership75.9%
Zillow$311,198
Housing Units9,949
Rent Burden29.4%
Health
Obesity31.2%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking10.6%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death9,142/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain47.0 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation917 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+44.4%
High School+92.8%
Graduate+15.4%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 38%
Commute21 min
Broadband95.9%
Internet Speed172 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The median home in Taylors was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Greenville Spartanburg International (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.6% of the population has a disability.
11.1% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 172 Mbps.
There are 1,400 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 100 fatal vehicle crashes.