Apartments for rent in Taylor, TX

Taylor is a small city in Texas with just over 16,000 residents. With an average age of just over 37, the city's population is a bit older than other cities in Texas, which has an average age of 35. The majority of residents own their homes in Taylor, and 38% of residents rent. Renters in the city benefit from a relatively low average rent of $880/month, which is $148/month less than the state average.

Taylor has a high concentration of residents over the age of 25 with a high school degree or equivalent (26%) compared to the national average. Furthermore, 6% possess a Bachelor's degree and 3% have a Master's or Doctoral degree. Many Taylor residents work in one of four industries: retail, construction, manufacturing, and education. Combined, these industries make up 25% of the workforce in the city. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, 9% of the city's population works in sales, making it the top field in the city. With an average annual income of nearly $61K, Taylor workers bring in less than their peers elsewhere in Texas. The city's average income also trails the national average of $73,345.

Averaging about 31 minutes, Taylor's commute time is slower than the state average of about 27 minutes. Driving a car or truck is the prevailing means of commuting to work, chosen by 44% of workers, while public transportation is not used extensively. Relatively few workers commute on foot.