Taylor, TX

Taylor, Texas

Introduction to Taylor, Texas

Taylor, Texas, in Williamson county, is 16 miles E of Round Rock, Texas (center to center) and 28 miles NE of Austin, Texas. The city is considered part of the Austin - San Marcos metropolitan area. Taylor has a population of 13,575.

Taylor History

The process of establishment of the town began as early as 1876 when the Texas Land Company began auctioning lots in hopes of encouraging people to move to the area. The move was further justified by the arrival of the International-Great Northern Railroad. Soon after its establishment, Taylorsville became a busy shipping point for commodities like grain and cotton. It was renamed Taylor in 1892. The town was incorporated in 1882 with a mayor-council form of city government.

Taylor and nearby Attractions

• Dan Moody Birthplace and Museum
• Allen Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church
• Guadalupe Cemetery
• Lake Sweetwater
• Robinson Park
• Taylor Public Library

Things To Do In Taylor

Dan Moody Birthplace and Museum is a place of historical importance and of great attraction to tourists. It was named after the former Governor of Texas, Dan Moody. Allen Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church and Guadalupe Cemetery are both well known for their brilliant architecture. Lake Sweetwater is a man-made reservoir where fishing can be enjoyed. Robinson Park allows visitors to take part in various recreational activities. The huge collection of books and periodicals in Taylor Public Library will impress most avid readers.

Taylor Transportation

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is located nearby.

Taylor Higher Education

Opportunities for higher education are offered by Austin Community College, The University of Texas at Austin, and Southwest Texas State University.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. State)	Top 18%

Comparative Profile of Taylor, TX

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Well-Paid Single Men
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Taylor Almanac

Taylor Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Taylor Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Taylor, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Taylor Public Libraries

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Wal-Mart in Taylor

Taylor High Schools (2004)

TAYLOR H S
3101 N MAIN ST
512-365-1291
Serves 936 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 12.9

WILLIAMSON CO JJAEP
602 W 12TH ST
512-365-1391
A Non-traditional School
Serves 5 students.

Taylor Colleges

(List of All Texas Colleges)

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