Taylor, TX Utility & Living Guide

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Taylor, Texas Utility & Living Guide

Taylor is a city in Williamson County, Texas, United States. The population at the 2020 Census was 16,267, up from 15,191 as of 2010..

Last updated: August 21, 2026
Total Utilities$310/mo
1BR Rent$936/mo
Sales Tax6.25%
COL Index96 (-4)
Family Score6/10
Median Home$227,900
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Living in Taylor, summers are intense — Aug highs average 97.8°F, while winters are cool, with Feb lows hovering around 42.1°F. At just 1216 heating degree days per year, home heating costs are minimal. The area receives 46.6 inches of rainfall per year. Median household income: $66,626. With a 12.2% poverty rate and 70.9% homeownership, the community reflects a stable residential mix. Air quality is Good — avg AQI 48 over the past week.
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Monthly Utility Costs

⚡ Electric

$145/mo

Local utility provider
🔥 Gas

$35/mo

Local gas utility
💧 Water

$40/mo

Municipal water department
🗑️ Garbage

$25/mo

Municipal waste management
📶 Internet

$65/mo

Combined Average Overhead$310/month

Housing Market

Rent & Property
1 Bedroom$936/mo
2 Bedrooms$1041/mo
3 Bedrooms$1301/mo
Median Home Price$227,900
Property Tax Rate1.6%
Avg Childcare/mo$900
Contact a local realtor for current market conditions in Taylor.

Cost of Living

Overall COL Index

96

US national avg = 100
vs National Avg

-4

Groceries

94

Transportation

97

Healthcare

92

Childcare/mo

$900

Tax Rates

Tax Overview
Total Sales Tax6.25%
Property Tax Rate1.6%

Family & Relocation

Family Vibe Score
6/10
Safety Index

55

Higher = safer
School Rating

6

GreatSchools avg
Avg Childcare

$900/mo

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Population: 5,000

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📊 Taylor — Census & Demographic Data

Official data from the US Census Bureau, American Community Survey.

💰 Median Household Income
$66,626
🏠 Homeownership Rate
70.9%
🔑 Renter Rate
29.1%
📉 Poverty Rate
12.2%
💼 Unemployment Rate
5.3%
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