Taylorsville, UT

Utah · Metropolitan Area

Taylorsville is a mid-size city in Utah with a population of 59,010. Residents earn $85,608 per year, which is 14% above the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
59,010 Population 5,439/sq mi density
$85,608 Median Income $35,006 per capita
$398,900 Home Value $491,601 Zillow
$1,432 Median Rent
56°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$85,608 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$398,900 home value, $1,432/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $85,608
14% higher than US avg
Home Value $398,900
42% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 23.8%
29% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,432
23% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 31.6%
2% lower than US avg
Unemployment 2.7%
25% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 7.8%
37% lower than US avg

How Taylorsville Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population59,010
Median Age34.4 yrs
Density5,439/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 69%

Economy

A+
Median Income$85,608
Per Capita$35,006
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty7.8%
County GDP$153,846M
Commute22 min

Housing

A
Home Value$398,900
Rent$1,432
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$491,601

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity31.6%
UninsuredN/A
Depression28.0%
Heart Disease5.0%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
AQI41 (Good)
Rain17.7 in/yr
Elevation4,347 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.8%
High School+87.8%
School Score5.82

Community

2024 VoteR 43% / D 54%
Commute22 min
EV Stations39
Libraries29

Is Taylorsville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Taylorsville receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Taylorsville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Taylorsville is $85,608, 14% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.7%. Only 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Taylorsville is $398,900, 42% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,432 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4.7x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

23.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.

Climate & Weather

Taylorsville enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.7 inches, including 49.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Taylorsville has a population of 59,010 with a density of 5,439 people per square mile. The median age is 34.4 years, 12% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (68.8%), with 2.1% Hispanic, 1.5% Black.

Population

59,010
Total Population
5,439
People / sq mi
34.4yrs
Median Age
12% below US avg
10.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49%
Female 51%

Race & Ethnicity

Taylorsville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only72.4%
8% below US avg
Spanish27.6%
106% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Taylorsville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Taylorsville is $85,608, which is 14% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.7% (below the 3.6% US average). 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Income: Taylorsville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$85,608
14% above US avg
Per Capita Income$35,006
Avg Weekly Wage$1,490
IRS Avg AGI$95,513

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.7%
25% below US avg
Poverty Rate7.8%
37% below US avg
Establishments (County)67,066
County GDP$153,846M

Business (County)

Restaurants2,569
Healthcare3,689
Retail3,475
Manufacturing1,406

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,666
33% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.17%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time21.9 min
Work from Home13.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Taylorsville is $398,900, 42% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,432 (23% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $491,601.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$398,900
42% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$491,601
Median List Price$499,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$499,000
$/Sq Ft$256
Homes Sold39
Sale-to-List Ratio99.0%
Price Drops34.1%
Inventory91

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,432
23% above US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)$1,589

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$981
1 Bedroom$1,082
2 Bedrooms$1,313
3 Bedrooms$1,746
4 Bedrooms$2,105

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied70.8%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,666
33% above US avg
Effective Rate1.17%
In Taylorsville, 31.6% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 28.0% report depression. 22.0% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Taylorsville vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity31.6%
2% below US avg
Diabetes9.6%
Heart Disease5.0%
High Blood Pressure29.3%
Asthma11.4%
COPD5.2%
Stroke2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking14.7%
Physical Inactivity22.0%
Depression28.0%
Mental Distress18.6%
Physical Distress14.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate87.7%
Checkup Rate69.1%
Premature Death6,733/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.6/10
Exercise Access91.8%
Healthcare Facilities3,689

Crime Rates: Taylorsville vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)88

Safety Score

Taylorsville has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation is 17.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average55.8°F
3% above US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall17.7 inches
53% below US avg
Snowfall49.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation4,347 ft (1,325 m)
Area10.9 sq mi (28.1 km²)
Population Density5,439/sq mi
Coordinates40.6569°N, 111.9493°W
County FIPS49035
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 23.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (29% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 10.2-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 43.5%
D 53.7%

Winner: Democrat by 10.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+23.8%
29% below US avg
High School+87.8%
School Test Score5.82
C+ Education Grade (2.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density5,439/sq mi
Total Area10.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations39
Alt Fuel Stations39
Public Libraries29
Healthcare Facilities3,689
Restaurants2,569
Retail Stores3,475

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)88

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute21.9 min
Work from Home13.7%

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