Taylortown, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Moore County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
728 Population 539/sq mi density
$47,969 Median Income $30,046 per capita
$172,500 Home Value $190,550 Zillow
$1,142 Median Rent 27.7% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$47,969 median income, 6.2% 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

Taylortown, NC

At a Glance

Median Income
$47,969
36% below
$30,046 per capita
Home Value
$172,500
39% below
Zillow: $190,550
Median Rent
$1,142/mo
2% below
27.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.6%
60% below
83.9% high school+
Unemployment
6.2%
72% above
8.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.7%
17% above
11.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F

How Taylortown Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Taylortown's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
64%
Home Value
61%
Rent
98%
Poverty
65%
Bachelor's
40%
Unemployment
172%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Taylortown a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Taylortown residents earn a median household income of $47,969 , which is 36% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,046. The unemployment rate stands at 6.2% (72% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,472 business establishments, including 251 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Taylortown is $172,500 , 39% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $190,550. Median rent is $1,142/month, with 27.7% 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 1987.

Education

13.6% of adults in Taylortown hold a bachelor's degree or higher (60% below the national average). 83.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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 totals 47.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population728
Median Age49.6 yrs
Density539/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans16.7%

Economy

B
Median Income$47,969
Per Capita$30,046
Unemployment6.2%
Poverty8.0%
County GDP$5,743M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,040

Housing

A+
Home Value$172,500
Rent$1,142
Ownership72.3%
Zillow$190,550
Housing Units378
Rent Burden27.7%

Health

Obesity37.7%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking11.5%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death9,156/100K

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
Rain47.8 in/yr
Elevation410 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.6%
High School+83.9%
Graduate+6.7%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 35%
Commute24 min
Broadband69.6%
Internet Speed140 Mbps
EV Stations13
Libraries8

Did You Know?

The median home in Taylortown was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is Fayetteville Regional/Grannis Field (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.447 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
28.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 140 Mbps.
There are 251 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.