What are the schools like in Taylor, MI?

Taylor is served primarily by Taylor School District. The district operates 7 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 3 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.1:1.

What is the median household income in Taylor?

The median household income in Taylor, MI is $59,352 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 7.4%.

What is the weather like in Taylor, MI?

Taylor has an average high temperature of 32.3°F in January and 83.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 45.0 inches.

Taylor, MI Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Taylor, MI affordable or expensive?

Taylor's cost of living index is 98, where 100 represents the national average. This means Taylor is 2% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $132,300 and the median rent is $984 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Taylor, MI?

Taylor has a violent crime rate of 838.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2016.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Taylor, MI a Good Place to Live?

Taylor is a mid-sized city of 62,937 in Michigan, with a median household income of $59,352 and a 7.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is 2% below the national average.

Strengths: Taylor stands out for below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include a higher-than-average crime index, an elevated unemployment rate. 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: 98.0

Taylor's overall cost of living index is 98.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Taylor costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.

Metric	Taylor, MI	National Avg
Median Home Value	$132,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$984	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	65.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$59,352	$74,755

Crime & Safety

High Crime

Taylor's violent crime rate is 838.3 per 100,000 residents — 121% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

838.3 /100k

Property Crime

2016.4 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Taylor is served primarily by Taylor School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.1:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Taylor, MI	National Avg
School District	Taylor School District	—
Elementary Schools	7	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	3	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	16.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	15.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	86.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Taylor sees average highs of 32.3°F in January and 83.7°F in July, with 34.3 inches of annual precipitation and 45.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Taylor, MI
Average High — January	32.3°F
Average High — July	83.7°F
Annual Precipitation	34.3"
Annual Snowfall	45.0"

Demographics

Metric	Taylor, MI	National Avg
Population	62,937	—
Median Age	37.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	7.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	69.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	20.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	5.5%	18.9%
Asian	1.1%	6.3%
Under 18	21.7%	22.2%
65 and over	15.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Taylor

Taylor, MI is covered by 1 ZIP code:

48180

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Taylor, MI affordable or expensive?

Taylor's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average. That makes Taylor roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $132,300 and median rent is $984/month.

What is the crime rate in Taylor, MI?

Taylor's violent crime rate is 838.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2016.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Taylor?

Public schools in Taylor are operated by Taylor School District. The district has 7 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.1:1. 15.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Taylor, MI a good place to live?

Taylor, MI has a population of 62,937, a median household income of $59,352, and an unemployment rate of 7.4%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Taylor?

Taylor averages 32.3°F in January and 83.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 34.3 inches with about 45.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Taylor?

Taylor, MI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 48180.

What is the population of Taylor?

The population of Taylor, Michigan is 62,937 with a median age of 37.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Taylor?

Key numbers for living in Taylor: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home $132,300, median household income $59,352, crime index 171 (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.