At a Glance
Median Income
$48,640
$28,775 per capita
Home Value
$179,400
Zillow: $209,318
Median Rent
$1,133/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
22.6%
86.1% high school+
Unemployment
26.1%
32.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
21.0% smoking rate
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?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Taylorsville residents earn a median household income of $48,640 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,775. The unemployment rate stands at 26.1% (625% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 32.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,119 business establishments, including 168 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Taylorsville is $179,400 , 36% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $209,318. Median rent is $1,133/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1964.
Education
22.6% of adults in Taylorsville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(33% below the national average).
86.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Taylorsville has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population978
Median Age34.0 yrs
Density923/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans17.2%
Economy
D
Median Income$48,640
Per Capita$28,775
Unemployment26.1%
Poverty32.5%
County GDP$9,284M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,411
Housing
A+
Home Value$179,400
Rent$1,133
Ownership65.9%
Zillow$209,318
Housing Units336
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes12.9%
Smoking21.0%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death9,281/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain47.3 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation653 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.6%
High School+86.1%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 63% / D 35%
Commute17 min
Broadband94.5%
Internet Speed117 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Taylorsville was built in 1964.
24.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Indianapolis International (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 117 Mbps.
There are 168 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.