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Taylor, AL

Taylor, AL.

Population: 39,452 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Taylor, AL is $184,090 — up 2.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $232,750 after a median 65 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,323/month. 11 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with hurricane, lightning, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 12.1% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$184,090

Median home value

+2.2%

1-year change

65

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$184,090
1-year appreciation
+2.2%
3-year appreciation
+10.0%
5-year appreciation
+30.6%
10-year appreciation
+59.7%
All-time peak (2026-05)
$185,126
House Price Index (state)
370.8 (+2.6% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$232,750
Median list price
$260,000
Median price per sqft
$136
1-year sale-price change
+2.6%
Median days on market
65 days
Homes sold (recent period)
125
For-sale inventory
219
Sale-to-list ratio
96.5%
Active listings
185
1-year forecast
+0.7%
Days to pending
70 days
New listings (monthly)
57

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,323/mo
1-year rent change
+2.8%
Studio fair-market rent
$694/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$867/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,048/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,362/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,571/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
87.9 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
16.1¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
11
Elementary schools
6
Middle schools
1
High schools
3
School districts serving the area
Dothan City, Houston County
Schools include
Carver School of Mathematics Science and Technology, Heard Elementary School, Selma Street Elementary School, Hidden Lake Primary School, Beverlye Intermediate School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
hurricane, lightning, strongWind, tornado, coldWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 43% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
58.6%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
American Brass (12.8 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
55.7 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9a (extreme annual low 20 to 25°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
15,307
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
12,195

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
30
Nearest airport
Pratt Landing Airport (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Dothan Regional Airport (DHN) (13 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
SOUTHEAST HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
16
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+259 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,981
Housing built before 1970
30.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
22.6%
Median annual property tax
$501
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
67.3%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
42,118
Average weekly wage
$972
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
221

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

TaylorState medianUS median
Median home value$184,090$202,644$289,727
Median sale price$232,750$247,500$325,000
Median days on market65 days66 days51 days
Typical rent$1,323/mo$1,419/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$501$514$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Taylor, AL?
$184,090.
What is the median sale price in Taylor, AL?
$232,750.
How long do homes take to sell in Taylor, AL?
Median days on market: 65 days.
What is typical rent in Taylor, AL?
Typical rent: $1,323/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Taylor, AL?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane, lightning, strongWind, tornado, coldWave.
Is Taylor, AL in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Taylor, AL?
Risk to homes is higher than 43% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Taylor, AL?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Taylor, AL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Taylor, AL?
11 schools (6 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Taylor, AL walkable?
Walkability index: 6.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Taylor, AL?
Regional Price Parity: 87.9 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP code for Taylor

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