Taylor Mill is a small town of 6,851 in Kentucky, with a median household income of $79,781
and a 4.5% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Taylor Mill stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Taylor Mill is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Taylor Mill 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: 94.1
Taylor Mill's overall cost of living index is 94.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Taylor Mill costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Taylor Mill, KY
National Avg
Median Home Value
$193,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,094
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
75.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$79,781
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Taylor Mill's violent crime rate is 43.1 per 100,000 residents
— 89% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
43.1 /100k
Property Crime
330.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Taylor Mill is served primarily by Kenton County.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.7:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Taylor Mill, KY
National Avg
School District
Kenton County
—
Elementary Schools
11
—
Middle Schools
3
—
High Schools
5
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.7:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
30.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
88.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Taylor Mill sees average highs of 40.6°F in January
and 86.6°F in July,
with 43.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 23.3 inches of snow per year.
Taylor Mill's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Taylor Mill roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $193,000 and median rent is $1,094/month.
Taylor Mill's violent crime rate is 43.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 330.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Taylor Mill are operated by Kenton County.
The district has 11 elementary, 3 middle, and 5 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.7:1. 30.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Taylor Mill, KY has a population of 6,851, a median household income of $79,781, and an unemployment rate of 4.5%.
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 Mill averages 40.6°F in January and 86.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 43.4 inches
with about 23.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Taylor Mill, KY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 41015.
The population of Taylor Mill, Kentucky is 6,851 with a median age of 38.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Taylor Mill: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $193,000, median household income $79,781, crime index 13 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Taylor Mill side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.