Taylor is a small town of 4,062 in Arizona, with a median household income of $75,125
and a 4.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Taylor stands out for an affordable cost of living, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Taylor is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Taylor city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 91.1
Taylor's overall cost of living index is 91.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Taylor costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Taylor, AZ
National Avg
Median Home Value
$271,400
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$608
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
77.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$75,125
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Taylor's violent crime rate is 264.1 per 100,000 residents
— 30% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
264.1 /100k
Property Crime
829.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Taylor is served primarily by Career Development Inc. (4400).
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.8:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Taylor, AZ
National Avg
School District
Career Development Inc. (4400)
—
Elementary Schools
N/A
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
11.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
21.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
95.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Taylor sees average highs of 50.0°F in January
and 90.0°F in July,
with 14.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 12.9 inches of snow per year.
Taylor's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Taylor roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $271,400 and median rent is $608/month.
Taylor's violent crime rate is 264.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 829.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Taylor are operated by Career Development Inc. (4400).
The district has several elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.8:1. 21.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Taylor, AZ has a population of 4,062, a median household income of $75,125, and an unemployment rate of 4.9%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Taylor averages 50.0°F in January and 90.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 14.7 inches
with about 12.9 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Taylor, AZ is covered by 1 ZIP code: 85939.
The population of Taylor, Arizona is 4,062 with a median age of 35.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Taylor: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $271,400, median household income $75,125, crime index 57 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Taylor side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
