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Taylor, MI


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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.

The People and Families of Taylor

In Taylor, about 50% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Taylor had a median family income of $48,304.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Taylor ($10,275). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Taylor Housing

About 71% of housing units in Taylor are owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Taylor, 97% of commuters drive to work. You'll want a car to get around in the city. Or at least you'll find that a great majority of people here drive everywhere.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
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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