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Taylorsville, NC
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Taylorsville, NC
At a Glance
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)
Is Taylorsville a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Taylorsville residents earn a median household income of $48,542 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,439. The unemployment rate stands at 0.6% (83% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 699 business establishments, including 45 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Taylorsville is $210,300 , 25% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $258,611. Median rent is $629/month, with 26.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Safety & Crime
Taylorsville reports 146 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 62% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 6,317/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
18.4% of adults in Taylorsville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (45% below the national average). 82.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Taylorsville has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.