What are the schools like in Taylor, TX?

Taylor is served primarily by TAYLOR ISD. The district operates 3 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 3 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.5:1.

What is the median household income in Taylor?

The median household income in Taylor, TX is $66,626 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.3%.

What is the weather like in Taylor, TX?

Taylor has an average high temperature of 60.7°F in January and 95.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.2 inches.

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

Q: Is Taylor, TX 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 $227,900 and the median rent is $1,041 per month.

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

Taylor has a violent crime rate of 238.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2062.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Taylor, TX a Good Place to Live?

Taylor is a small city of 16,449 in Texas, with a median household income of $66,626 and a 5.3% 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, lower-than-average crime.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes, 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: 97.6

Taylor's overall cost of living index is 97.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Taylor costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.

Metric	Taylor, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$227,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,041	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	70.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$66,626	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Taylor's violent crime rate is 238.0 per 100,000 residents — 37% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

238.0 /100k

Property Crime

2062.6 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Taylor is served primarily by TAYLOR ISD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.5:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Taylor, TX	National Avg
School District	TAYLOR ISD	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	3	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	16.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	83.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Taylor sees average highs of 60.7°F in January and 95.4°F in July, with 37.1 inches of annual precipitation and 0.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Taylor, TX
Average High — January	60.7°F
Average High — July	95.4°F
Annual Precipitation	37.1"
Annual Snowfall	0.2"

Demographics

Metric	Taylor, TX	National Avg
Population	16,449	—
Median Age	40.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	30.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	65.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	7.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	23.8%	18.9%
Asian	0.8%	6.3%
Under 18	24.0%	22.2%
65 and over	19.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Hutto, TX 7 mi Thrall, TX 8 mi Coupland, TX 8 mi Granger, TX 10 mi Weir, TX 12 mi

ZIP Codes in Taylor

Taylor, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code:

76574

Taylor vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Taylor, TX 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 $227,900 and median rent is $1,041/month.

What is the crime rate in Taylor, TX?

Taylor's violent crime rate is 238.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2062.6 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 ISD. The district has 3 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.5:1. 16.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Taylor, TX a good place to live?

Taylor, TX has a population of 16,449, a median household income of $66,626, and an unemployment rate of 5.3%. 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 60.7°F in January and 95.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 37.1 inches with about 0.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Taylor?

Taylor, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 76574.

What is the population of Taylor?

The population of Taylor, Texas is 16,449 with a median age of 40.6. 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 $227,900, median household income $66,626, crime index 77 (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.