At a Glance
Median Income
$44,375
$25,866 per capita
Home Value
$221,000
Zillow: $369,798
Median Rent
$1,109/mo
19.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
405/100K
11,012/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.2%
82.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
15.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.2%
17.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
310 sunny days/yr
How Taylorsville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Taylorsville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Taylorsville a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Taylorsville residents earn a median household income of $44,375 , which is 41% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,866. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,982 business establishments, including 217 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Taylorsville is $221,000 , 22% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $369,798. Median rent is $1,109/month, with 19.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1950.
Safety & Crime
Taylorsville reports 405 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 7% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 11,012/100K.
Education
18.2% of adults in Taylorsville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(46% below the national average).
82.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Taylorsville has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population392
Median Age51.9 yrs
Density263/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.7%
Economy
B
Median Income$44,375
Per Capita$25,866
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty15.1%
County GDP$8,646M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,109
Housing
B+
Home Value$221,000
Rent$1,109
Ownership69.5%
Zillow$369,798
Housing Units186
Rent Burden19.7%
Crime
F
Violent405/100K
Property11,012/100K
Health
Obesity38.2%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking17.8%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death10,527/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days310/yr
Rain48.1 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation716 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.2%
High School+82.1%
Graduate+4.1%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute31 min
Broadband63.6%
Internet Speed126 Mbps
EV Stations23
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Taylorsville was built in 1950.
17.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Richard B Russell Regional - J H Towers Field (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.412 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
27.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 126 Mbps.
There are 217 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 28 fatal vehicle crashes.
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