Taylortown, NC

North Carolina · Metropolitan Area

Taylortown is a small town in North Carolina with a population of 728. Residents earn $47,969 per year, which is 36% below the national average.

3.4 /5.0
B Good
728 Population 539/sq mi density
$47,969 Median Income $30,046 per capita
$172,500 Home Value $185,534 Zillow
$1,142 Median Rent
61°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$47,969 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$172,500 home value, $1,142/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $47,969
36% lower than US avg
Home Value $172,500
39% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 13.6%
60% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,142
2% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 37.7%
17% higher than US avg
Unemployment 3.4%
6% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 8.0%
35% lower than US avg

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

People

Population728
Median Age49.6 yrs
Density539/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 33%

Economy

B+
Median Income$47,969
Per Capita$30,046
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty8.0%
County GDP$5,743M
Commute24 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$172,500
Rent$1,142
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$185,534

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity37.7%
UninsuredN/A
Depression21.8%
Heart Disease4.8%

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
AQI40 (Good)
Rain47.8 in/yr
Elevation410 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.6%
High School+83.9%
School Score5.46

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 35%
Commute24 min
Libraries8

Is Taylortown a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Taylortown receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Taylortown offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Taylortown is $47,969, 36% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.4%, indicating a healthy job market. 8.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Taylortown is $172,500, 39% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,142 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.6x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

13.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 83.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

Taylortown enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F. Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Taylortown has a population of 728 with a density of 539 people per square mile. The median age is 49.6 years, 28% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly Black (61.4%), with 33% White, 2.5% Hispanic.

Population

728
Total Population
539
People / sq mi
49.6yrs
Median Age
28% above US avg
1.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.1%
Female 47.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Taylortown vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.1%
26% above US avg
Spanish0.9%
93% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Taylortown vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Taylortown is $47,969, which is 36% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.4% (below the 3.6% US average). 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Income: Taylortown vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$47,969
36% below US avg
Per Capita Income$30,046
Avg Weekly Wage$1,040
IRS Avg AGI$97,613

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.4%
6% below US avg
Poverty Rate8.0%
35% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,472
County GDP$5,743M

Business (County)

Restaurants251
Healthcare308
Retail363
Manufacturing66

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,754
36% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.76%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.2 min
Work from Home12.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Taylortown is $172,500, 39% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,142 (2% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $185,534.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$172,500
39% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$185,534

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,142
2% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$932
1 Bedroom$981
2 Bedrooms$1,161
3 Bedrooms$1,499
4 Bedrooms$1,780

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied72.3%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,754
36% above US avg
Effective Rate2.76%
In Taylortown, 37.7% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 21.8% report depression. 21.7% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity37.7%
17% above US avg
Diabetes11.5%
Heart Disease4.8%
High Blood Pressure37.1%
Asthma11.7%
COPD5.0%
Stroke3.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking13.9%
Physical Inactivity21.7%
Depression21.8%
Mental Distress16.7%
Physical Distress10.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate91.0%
Checkup Rate81.4%
Premature Death9,156/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.9/10
Exercise Access79.8%
Healthcare Facilities308

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)13

Safety Score

Taylortown has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation is 47.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average60.7°F
12% above US avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall47.8 inches
26% above US avg
Snowfall1.3 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation410 ft (125 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.5 km²)
Population Density539/sq mi
Coordinates35.2146°N, 79.4917°W
County FIPS37125
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 13.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (60% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 29.5-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 64.3%
D 34.8%

Winner: Republican by 29.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+13.6%
60% below US avg
High School+83.9%
School Test Score5.46
C Education Grade (2.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density539/sq mi
Total Area1.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries8
Healthcare Facilities308
Restaurants251
Retail Stores363

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)13

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.2 min
Work from Home12.5%

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