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Life in Taylor
If you're considering Taylor, you're looking at a solidly middle-class Downriver suburb that functions as a practical living option for people who work across the metro Detroit area. The median household income sits around $61,081, and homes median around $153,000 with rent averaging about $1,101 monthly—relatively affordable compared to many Michigan metros. Your commute is manageable at roughly 22 minutes on average, and the city is well-connected by I-75, I-94, and Telegraph Road, though you'll definitely need a car for getting around.
Taylor at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
37.9 yrs
Poverty Rate
18.4%
Foreign-Born
6.7%
Broadband Internet
88.5%
of households
Population Growth
-3.3%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics6.7% foreign-born, most often from Lebanon
Who lives in Taylor: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Taylor, the largest foreign-born group is from Lebanon (13.7%), and 3.3% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
22.9%
of residents
65 and Older
16.8%
of residents
Households with Kids
28.1%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
30.2%
of households
Married Couples
35.9%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.44
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent about average for MI
Rent, home values, and income in Taylor
In Taylor, home values are 34% below the MI average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
39.7%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
23.3%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
100.3
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,596
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
66.7%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1963
median year built
Vacant Homes
4.9%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $175,476 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.4 pts below MI average
Unemployment in Taylor and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Taylor is 0.4 percentage points lower than the MI average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Taylor Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area
Commute21.5 min avg
How Taylor residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Taylor, most residents drive alone to work (80%), and 71% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 5 mi
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
Major hub16.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 127% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Taylor runs 127% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
749
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,926.5
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Taylor Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 10 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
99.0 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Wayne County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Wayne County, which includes Taylor, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 10 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $15,000 |
| 2024 | 4 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2023 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | $19.3M |
| 2022 | 9 | Thunderstorm Wind | $130,000 |
| 2021 | 18 | Thunderstorm Wind | $139.6M |
| 2020 | 27 | Lakeshore Flood | $950,000 |
| 2019 | 24 | Lakeshore Flood | $67.8M |
| 2018 | 20 | Thunderstorm Wind | $9.2M |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
2 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Wayne County, county-wide
Taylor is about 3% of Wayne County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality54 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Wayne County, which includes Taylor, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
54
Good Days
132
per year
Moderate Days
222
per year
Unhealthy Days
3
per year
Wayne County, county-wide
Taylor is about 3% of Wayne County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate82°F summers, 22°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Taylor has warm summers (avg high 82°F) and cold winters (avg low 22°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
58°/39°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
82°/63°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
62°/44°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
35°/22°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
34.3"
Annual Snowfall
45.0"
Hot Days/Year
13
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
120
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
136
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32°F | 19°F | 2.23" |
| Feb | 35°F | 21°F | 2.08" |
| Mar | 46°F | 29°F | 2.43" |
| Apr | 59°F | 39°F | 3.26" |
| May | 70°F | 50°F | 3.72" |
| Jun | 80°F | 60°F | 3.26" |
| Jul | 84°F | 64°F | 3.51" |
| Aug | 81°F | 63°F | 3.26" |
| Sep | 74°F | 56°F | 3.22" |
| Oct | 62°F | 44°F | 2.53" |
| Nov | 49°F | 34°F | 2.57" |
| Dec | 37°F | 25°F | 2.25" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 2.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Taylor
Taylor has 1 hospital, averaging 2.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — below-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
5.3%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
2.0 / 5
Beaumont Hospital - Taylor
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Beaumont Hospital - Dearborn
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.4 mi away · Dearborn
Metropolitan Behavioral Health
Psychiatric · 5.7 mi away · Dearborn
Corewell Health Wayne Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6 mi away · Wayne
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education18.4:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Taylor
Taylor's student/teacher ratio is 18.4:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 16.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
17
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
16.4%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.4:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Taylor (within 15 miles)
Public · 4-year · 15,587 students · in-state tuition $15,862 · 61% graduate · median earnings $59,525 (10 yrs after entry)
Wayne County Community College District
13 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 7,423 students · in-state tuition $3,112 · 20% graduate · median earnings $34,732 (10 yrs after entry)
University of Michigan-Dearborn
6.6 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 5,952 students · in-state tuition $16,240 · 61% graduate · median earnings $66,897 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,438 students · in-state tuition $33,604 · 69% graduate · median earnings $74,106 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,632 students · in-state tuition $29,580 · 59% graduate · median earnings $60,349 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,230 students · in-state tuition $55,460 · 63% graduate · median earnings $54,082 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: River Raisin National Battlefield Park, 22 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Taylor
Taylor has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being River Raisin National Battlefield Park (22 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
River Raisin National Battlefield Park
National Battlefield Park
22 mi awayPerry's Victory & International Peace Memorial
Memorial
46 mi awayPublic Libraries in Taylor
Taylor Community Library
12303 Pardee Road, Taylor
Cities Near Taylor
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Taylor?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Taylor FAQ
Is Taylor, Michigan affordable?⌄
Taylor's median rent is $1,101/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $61,081/year. Median home value is $152,600.
Is Taylor, Michigan safe?⌄
Taylor's violent crime rate was 749 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is significantly above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1927 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Taylor, Michigan?⌄
Taylor has an unemployment rate of 4.8%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Taylor, Michigan?⌄
The cost of living in Taylor is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,101/month and median household income is $61,081/year. The median home value is $152,600. About 40% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Taylor, Michigan?⌄
The average commute in Taylor is 22 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from