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Living in
Taylor.
About
Life in Taylor
Living in Taylor means joining a growing but still genuinely small community about 30 miles northeast of Austin—close enough for big-city job access without the chaos and cost that comes with it. The median home value hovers around $285,800 and median rent sits at $1,074 a month, which is reasonable for Central Texas, though you'll want to know upfront that the summers here are genuinely hot and humid, with winters that stay mild most of the year. The job market is solidifying: the unemployment rate is low at 3.6%, and a major Samsung semiconductor facility coming to the area promises 2,000 new jobs, though right now the largest employers are ERCOT, plus industrial and manufacturing companies—so you'll want to check if your field has a foothold here or if you're planning to commute into Austin.
Taylor at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
41.1 yrs
Poverty Rate
7.7%
Foreign-Born
9.5%
Broadband Internet
91.5%
of households
Population Growth
+12.9%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics9.5% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Taylor: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Taylor, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (66.1%), and 23.7% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
21.4%
of residents
65 and Older
18.9%
of residents
Households with Kids
26.8%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
29.6%
of households
Married Couples
46.3%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.53
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 23% below TX average
Rent, home values, and income in Taylor
In Taylor, rent runs 23% below the TX average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
51.2%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
22.2%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
98.1
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$4,438
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
74.6%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1979
median year built
Vacant Homes
6.3%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $276,586 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.7 pts below TX average
Unemployment in Taylor and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Williamson County, which includes Taylor, is 0.7 percentage points lower than the TX average.
Unemployment rate
Taylor: Williamson County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Williamson County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Taylor is about 3% of Williamson County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Taylor Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Austin-Round Rock, TX metro area
Commute30.4 min avg
How Taylor residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Taylor, most residents drive alone to work (75%), and 47% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 30 mi
Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)
Major hub10.7M 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 17% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Taylor runs 17% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
274
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,490.4
per 100,000 residents
About average (1,552 national, 2025)
Taylor Police Department
Natural DisastersHail most common — 23 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
90.1 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Williamson County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Williamson County, which includes Taylor, the most common type is hail, with 23 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 23 | Hail | $25.0M |
| 2024 | 12 | Drought | None reported |
| 2023 | 26 | Drought | $324.6M |
| 2022 | 25 | Drought | $694,000 |
| 2021 | 12 | Winter Storm | $255,000 |
| 2020 | 11 | Drought | $47,000 |
| 2019 | 12 | Hail | $12,000 |
| 2018 | 17 | Hail | $338,000 |
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.
6 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Williamson County, county-wide
Taylor is about 3% of Williamson County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality53 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Travis County, TX (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 28 miles from Taylor) is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
53
Good Days
159
per year
Moderate Days
200
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Travis County, TX (28 mi away)
Climate95°F summers, 39°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Taylor has hot summers (avg high 95°F) and mild winters (avg low 39°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
78°/55°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
95°/72°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
81°/56°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
62°/39°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
37.1"
Annual Snowfall
0.2"
Hot Days/Year
115
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
32
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
87
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 61°F | 37°F | 2.77" |
| Feb | 64°F | 41°F | 2.14" |
| Mar | 71°F | 48°F | 3.10" |
| Apr | 78°F | 55°F | 2.65" |
| May | 85°F | 64°F | 4.60" |
| Jun | 92°F | 71°F | 3.16" |
| Jul | 95°F | 73°F | 2.65" |
| Aug | 97°F | 73°F | 2.69" |
| Sep | 91°F | 67°F | 3.63" |
| Oct | 82°F | 56°F | 3.94" |
| Nov | 70°F | 46°F | 2.78" |
| Dec | 62°F | 39°F | 3.00" |
Healthcare1 hospital
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Taylor
Taylor has 1 hospital.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
13.0%
of residents
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center -taylor
Critical Access Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Pflugerville
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 12.7 mi away · Pflugerville
Ascension Seton Williamson
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 13.3 mi away · Round Rock
Rock Springs
Psychiatric · 14.7 mi away · Georgetown
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.
Education13.5:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Taylor
Taylor's student/teacher ratio is 13.5:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 20.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
6
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
20.4%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Taylor (within 15 miles)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,440 students · in-state tuition $56,944 · 71% graduate · median earnings $63,314 (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: El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail, 33 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Taylor
Taylor has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail (33 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
33 mi awayLyndon B Johnson National Historical Park
National Historical Park
73 mi awayWaco Mammoth National Monument
National Monument
73 mi awayPublic Libraries in Taylor
Taylor Public Library
801 Vance St, 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, Texas affordable?⌄
Taylor's median rent is $1,074/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $75,508/year. Median home value is $285,800.
Is Taylor, Texas safe?⌄
Taylor's violent crime rate was 274 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1490 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Taylor, Texas?⌄
Williamson County, which includes Taylor, has an unemployment rate of 3.5%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Taylor, Texas?⌄
The cost of living in Taylor is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,074/month and median household income is $75,508/year. The median home value is $285,800. About 51% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Taylor, Texas?⌄
The average commute in Taylor is 30 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