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Taylorsville, Utah

Introduction to Taylorsville, Utah

Taylorsville, Utah is located 355 miles NE of Las Vegas, Nevada. It is in Salt Lake County. The city is part of the Salt Lake City - Ogden metro area. The population of Taylorsville is 57,439.

Taylorsville History

Taylorsville is originally made up of the historic communities of Bennion, Taylorsville, and Kearns. They became the city of Taylorsville in 1996. The Ute Indians were the original settlers of the area. The first Mormon pioneer settlers arrived in November 1848. In fact, the city was named in honor of John Taylor, the president of the Latter Day Saints Church. The Bingham - Garfield Railroad and Rio Grande Western Railroad first arrived in the area in 1910. The first water system of Taylorsville was built in 1915.

Taylorsville and nearby Attractions

  • Carriage Square Shopping Center
  • Meadow Brook Golf Course
  • Utah's Hogle Zoo
  • Utah Museum of Fine Arts
  • Old Deseret Village
  • East Canyon State Park
  • Fort Douglas
  • Raging Waters

Things To Do In Taylorsville

Taylorsville offers easy access to Utah Museum of Fine Arts, Old Deseret Village, Wheeler Historic Farm, and Salt Lake Art Center. History buffs should also visit the Fort Douglas and Beehive House. The Meadow Brook Golf Course provides excellent facilities for golf enthusiasts. One can shop at the Meadowbrook Plaza Shopping Center, Plaza 5400 Shopping Center, and Carriage Square Shopping Center. The Raging Waters, Utah's Hogle Zoo, and East Canyon State Park are some of the popular tourist destinations.

Taylorsville Transportation

Salt Lake City International Airport is nearby.

Taylorsville Higher Education

University of Phoenix - Utah Campus, University of Utah, and Salt Lake Community College are in the neighborhood.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 4%trophyTaylorsville Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 10%Taylorsville Well-Paid Single Women
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 14%Taylorsville Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 15%Taylorsville Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Taylorsville, UT

Comparing Taylorsville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Utah (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population95
Children Under 5 Years Old93
Racial Diversity510
Well-Paid Single Men39
Well-Paid Single Women210
Female Share of the Population26
Senior Citizens13
Age of the Population15

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size94
Portion of People Married82

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty86
People in Middle Class or Better67
Median Family Income57
College Educated Adults35

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home83
Short Commute Times75
Public Transportation Use69
Walking and Biking to Work36

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built87
Affordability of Property Taxes82
Affordability of Rents52
Seasonal and Vacation Housing43
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals310
People Living Alone27

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