Living in Taylor, Arizona
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Taylor · Census data 2020–2024
Taylor has 4,183 residents with a median age of 41.6. The median household income is $90,275 (13% higher than the Arizona median), the median home value is $307,500, the median rent is $743/month.
Taylor at a glance
- Population
- 4,183
- Median age
- 41.6State: 39
- Median household income
- $90,275State: $79,964
- Median home value
- $307,500State: $394,500
- Median rent
- $743/moState: $1,543
- Homeowners
- 82.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28.6%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Taylor a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 13% higher than the Arizona median; home values 22% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.6%.
Cons: An average commute of 28 minutes; a poverty rate of 14.3%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Taylor
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Taylor the median home value is $307,500, 8% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $743 per month, which is 23.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,378 a month in housing costs.
Taylor median household income
The median household income in Taylor is $90,275 and the income per person is $31,439. 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Arizona: 12.5%).
Housing in Taylor: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,858
- Owner-occupied
- 82.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.4%
- Vacant
- 7.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2001
- Average household size
- 2.43
Taylor demographics
- Population
- 4,183
- Median age
- 41.6
- Under 18
- 25.2%
- 65 and older
- 19.1%
- Households
- 1,721
- Foreign-born
- 3.2%
- Veterans
- 12.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Taylor ›
Education in Taylor
28.6% of adults 25 and older in Taylor have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arizona: 33.3%), and 9.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Taylor
- Unemployment rate
- 3.6%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 12.2%
- Drive alone
- 83.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 89%
Taylor vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor | 4,183 | $90,275 | $307,500 | $743 |
| Shumway | 169 | $56,317 | $146,200 | — |
| Snowflake | 6,444 | $76,174 | $271,800 | $1,350 |
| White Mountain Lake | 2,910 | $50,263 | $172,700 | $628 |
| Linden | 2,502 | $98,038 | $411,300 | — |
| Show Low | 12,102 | $60,368 | $299,600 | $1,110 |
| Wagon Wheel | 1,716 | $68,495 | $320,400 | $1,309 |
| Lake of the Woods | 3,250 | $55,987 | $272,200 | $812 |
| Pinetop-Lakeside | 4,101 | $60,694 | $370,800 | $1,200 |
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What is the median household income in Taylor, AZ?
The median household income in Taylor is $90,275, 13% higher than the Arizona median of $79,964 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Taylor?
The median home value in Taylor is $307,500, compared with $394,500 in Arizona.
How much is rent in Taylor?
The median gross rent in Taylor is $743 per month, about 23.1% of household income.
Is Taylor, AZ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 13% higher than the Arizona median; home values 22% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.6%. Minuses: an average commute of 28 minutes; a poverty rate of 14.3%.
What is the median age in Taylor?
The median age in Taylor is 41.6 years (Arizona: 39).
How long is the commute in Taylor?
The average commute to work in Taylor is 28 minutes; 12.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Taylor?
The unemployment rate in Taylor is 3.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Taylor?
28.6% of adults in Taylor have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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