Question 1

Is Taylor, MI or Troy, MI cheaper to buy in?

Accepted Answer

Taylor, MI is cheaper. The median home price in Taylor, MI is approximately $132,300 and in Troy, MI it is approximately $284,200 — a difference of $151,900.

Question 2

Is Taylor, MI or Troy, MI more walkable?

Accepted Answer

Troy, MI is more walkable. Taylor, MI has a Walk Score of 36/100 and Troy, MI has a Walk Score of 41/100.

Question 3

Which has better schools, Taylor, MI or Troy, MI?

Accepted Answer

Taylor, MI has higher-rated schools. Taylor, MI has a school rating of 7.1/10 and Troy, MI has a rating of 6.8/10.

Question 4

Should I live in Taylor, MI or Troy, MI?

Accepted Answer

Both neighborhoods have distinct trade-offs — review the data above to find your best fit.

Category	Taylor, MI	Troy, MI
Housing
Verdict	Good for now	Think twice
Median Price	$132K ✓ Lower price	$284K
Median Rent	$984 ✓ Lower rent	$1K
Median Income	$59K	$86K ✓ Higher income
Price Volatility	Moderate	Moderate
Getting Around
Walk Score	36/100	41/100 ✓ More walkable
Transit Score	24/100 ✓ Better transit	10/100
Bike Score	N/A	N/A
Commute	26 min	26 min ✓ Shorter commute
Safety & Environment
Safety Grade	D+	D+
Violent Crime	Moderate	Moderate
Property Crime	Moderate	Moderate
Flood Risk	Low ✓ Lower risk	High
Air Quality	Moderate	Moderate
Community
Schools	7.1/10 ✓ Better schools	6.8/10
Best for	Families on a budgetCommute to DetroitSuburban lifestyle seekers	FamiliesCommuters to DetroitRetirees seeking quiet

Taylor, MI vs Troy, MI

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