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Taylorsville.
About
Life in Taylorsville
Living in Taylorsville means you're in a practical, car-oriented suburb that's efficiently connected to greater Salt Lake City—your commute averages just under 22 minutes if you're working nearby. The job market is solid with unemployment at 3.9%, and you'll find the cost of living moderate by current Utah standards, though housing prices have climbed like everywhere else in the region. The community skews toward families and working professionals; about 35% of households have children, and the median age of 34.7 keeps things relatively young without feeling college-town transient.
Taylorsville at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
34.5 yrs
Poverty Rate
8.9%
Foreign-Born
16.2%
Broadband Internet
94.5%
of households
Population Growth
-4.9%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics16.2% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Taylorsville: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Taylorsville, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (31.8%), and 16.5% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
26.2%
of residents
65 and Older
13.5%
of residents
Households with Kids
33.7%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
22.2%
of households
Married Couples
50.3%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.90
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 UT
Rent, home values, and income in Taylorsville
In Taylorsville, home values are 11% below the UT average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
48.4%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
19.5%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
100.9
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,513
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
71.2%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1982
median year built
Vacant Homes
3.6%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $491,714 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for UT
Unemployment in Taylorsville and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Taylorsville is close to the UT average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Taylorsville Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Salt Lake City, UT metro area
Commute22.2 min avg
How Taylorsville residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Taylorsville, most residents drive alone to work (67%), and 79% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 9 mi
Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)
Major hub13.4M 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 43% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Taylorsville runs 43% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
187.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,739.6
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Taylorsville City Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 24 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
98.6 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Salt Lake County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Salt Lake County, which includes Taylorsville, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 24 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 24 | Thunderstorm Wind | $600,000 |
| 2024 | 35 | High Wind | $180,500 |
| 2023 | 59 | Heavy Snow | $17.6M |
| 2022 | 37 | High Wind | $10,000 |
| 2021 | 25 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.3M |
| 2020 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 6 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2018 | 5 | Hail | None reported |
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.
14 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Salt Lake County, county-wide
Taylorsville is about 5% of Salt Lake County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality57 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Salt Lake County, which includes Taylorsville, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
57
Good Days
121
per year
Moderate Days
228
per year
Unhealthy Days
1
per year
Salt Lake County, county-wide
Taylorsville is about 5% of Salt Lake County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate90°F summers, 26°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Taylorsville has warm summers (avg high 90°F) and cold winters (avg low 26°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
63°/43°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
90°/65°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
66°/44°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
41°/26°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
20.2"
Annual Snowfall
55.8"
Hot Days/Year
62
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
112
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
97
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39°F | 24°F | 1.43" |
| Feb | 45°F | 29°F | 1.30" |
| Mar | 55°F | 36°F | 1.75" |
| Apr | 62°F | 42°F | 2.16" |
| May | 73°F | 50°F | 1.82" |
| Jun | 84°F | 59°F | 0.95" |
| Jul | 94°F | 68°F | 0.49" |
| Aug | 92°F | 67°F | 0.58" |
| Sep | 81°F | 56°F | 1.06" |
| Oct | 66°F | 44°F | 1.26" |
| Nov | 51°F | 33°F | 1.32" |
| Dec | 39°F | 25°F | 1.40" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Taylorsville
Uninsured
12.0%
of residents
No hospitals inside Taylorsville's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Intermountain Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.9 mi away · Murray
Salt Lake Behavioral Health
Psychiatric · 4.6 mi away · Salt Lake City
Holy Cross Hospital-jordan Valley
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5 mi away · West Jordan
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.
Education24.4:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Taylorsville
Taylorsville's student/teacher ratio is 24.4:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 24.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
12
within city limits
Private Schools
5
within city limits
College Degree Rate
24.3%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
24.4:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Taylorsville
Public · 2-year · 18,136 students · in-state tuition $4,543 · 26% graduate · median earnings $52,441 (10 yrs after entry)
Nearby Colleges (within 15 miles)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 155,088 students · in-state tuition $8,730 · 52% graduate · median earnings $76,999 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 4-year · 27,264 students · in-state tuition $9,832 · 68% graduate · median earnings $72,729 (10 yrs after entry)
Private for-profit · 4-year · 5,986 students · 76% graduate · median earnings $79,752 (10 yrs after entry)
Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences
9.4 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 2-year · 2,058 students · in-state tuition $23,710 · 76% graduate · median earnings $34,098 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 823 students · in-state tuition $44,980 · 72% graduate · median earnings $70,627 (10 yrs after entry)
Neumont College of Computer Science
8.1 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 4-year · 453 students · in-state tuition $28,095 · 58% graduate
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Timpanogos Cave National Monument, 20 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Taylorsville
Taylorsville has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Timpanogos Cave National Monument (20 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Timpanogos Cave National Monument
National Monument
20 mi awayGolden Spike National Historical Park
National Historical Park
73 mi awayPublic Libraries in Taylorsville
Taylorsville Library
4870 South 2700 West, Taylorsville
Cities Near Taylorsville
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Taylorsville FAQ
Is Taylorsville, Utah affordable?⌄
Taylorsville's median rent is $1,482/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $86,413/year. Median home value is $433,800.
Is Taylorsville, Utah safe?⌄
Taylorsville's violent crime rate was 187 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1740 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Taylorsville, Utah?⌄
Taylorsville has an unemployment rate of 3.9%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Taylorsville, Utah?⌄
The cost of living in Taylorsville is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,482/month and median household income is $86,413/year. The median home value is $433,800. About 48% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Taylorsville, Utah?⌄
The average commute in Taylorsville 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