Taylor, Michigan

Michigan community balancing growth and livability

Midwest Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI Metro

WhereAtHome Score

77.2

C+

out of 100

Overview

Taylor is a Michigan city with a population of approximately 61,241, part of the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $180,863. Median household income is $59,352.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 61,241 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $180,863 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $59,352 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 22.6 minutes
  • Part of the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

61,241

Source: Census ACS

$180,863

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$59,352

Source: Census ACS

22.6 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

36

Source: Walk Score

89 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Wayne County (county-level results)

63%
34%
Democrat 537,032
Republican 288,860
Leans D+29.0

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 100/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 90.4/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 65/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 20/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 36/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 47.6/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 77.2

Location

Taylor, MI (42.2317, -83.2673)
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Last Updated: 2026-07-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.