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Taylor, Michigan

Introduction to Taylor, Michigan

Taylor, Michigan, in Wayne county, is 13 miles SW of Detroit, Michigan. The city is considered part of the Detroit metropolitan area. Taylor has a population of 65,868.

Taylor History

The township of Taylor was originally named as a tribute to Zachary Taylor, a national military hero in the 1840s. He later went on to become the 12th President of the United States. The Taylor Township was organized on March 16, 1847. The area included 24 square miles of land that were formerly a part of the Ecorse Township.

Taylor and nearby Attractions

  • Heritage Park
  • Taylor Parks & Recreation
  • Ford Rouge Factory
  • Riverview Recreation
  • Automotive Hall of Fame Library
  • Homer Howard Park

Things To Do In Taylor

The Heritage Park offers a wide variety of activities for people of all ages. It features soccer fields, a swimming pool, a playground, walking trails and picnic areas. There are also many restaurants in the city where you can head for a delightful culinary experience.

Taylor Transportation

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County is the nearest major airport.

Taylor Higher Education

Some of the colleges situated in the city include Taylortown School of Beauty Inc, Ross Medical Education Center and Theresa A. Morse School of Real Estate.

High Points

Taylor strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Michigan):

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Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 11%Taylor Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Taylor, MI

Comparing Taylor to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Michigan (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old77
Female Share of the Population65
Male Share of the Population56
Well-Paid Single Women56
Senior Citizens43
Racial Diversity49
Age of the Population44
Well-Paid Single Men46

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size78
Portion of People Married55

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better56
People Above Poverty55
Median Family Income56
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times65
Walking and Biking to Work36
Public Transportation Use16
Working at Home12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents72
Affordability of Property Taxes64
People Living Alone42
Housing Recently Built37
Seasonal and Vacation Housing32
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime53
Low Property Crime43

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