Taylor: Economy & Jobs
Median household income in Taylor is $67,464 (1.2× higher than Houston County median $58,626; 1.1× higher than Alabama median $63,999), with homes at a median value of $134,200. The surrounding county supports 5,471 jobs (avg $42,591).
- $52,098 avg taxable income per return — lower than the median household income (vs Alabama $72,247).
Income & Affordability
Median household income $67,464 — above the Alabama median ($59,143). Poverty rate 16.0% (U.S. average ~12.5%).
| Affordability · Price To Income Ratio | 2.0× |
|---|---|
| Affordability · Rent To Income Pct | 18.6% |
| Affordability · Affordable | Yes |
| Affordability · Interpretation | very affordable |
| County Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $10,670 |
| County Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $555,888 |
| County Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $52,098 (vs Alabama $72,247) |
| Income Estimate | $71,329 |
| Median Household Income | $67,464 (vs Alabama $59,143) |
| Poverty Rate | 16.0% |
Sources: IRS SOI 2022 · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Economic Character
Qualitative classification derived from Census occupation, industry, and income data — workforce composition (white-collar/blue-collar), top employing sector, and income tier.
| Economic Character · Workforce | blue_collar |
|---|---|
| Economic Character · Top Industry | Retail |
| Economic Character · Income Level | middle-class |
| Economic Character · Median Income | $67,464 |
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. Unemployment rate 3.7% — near the U.S. average of ~4%. 2% work from home (U.S. average ~15%).
| Commuter Profile · Mean Commute Min | 25.40 |
|---|---|
| Commuter Profile · Work From Home Pct | 1.6% |
| Commuter Profile · Profile | moderate commute |
| County Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 5,471 |
| County Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $233,027,307 |
| County Employment · Average annual pay | $42,591 |
| All Occupations · Employment | 2,053,090 |
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 · BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Industry Sectors
Major industries by establishment count from Census County Business Patterns (2022). Sectors are NAICS-coded; counts are county-wide employer establishments.
| County Agriculture · Total Farms | 583 |
|---|---|
| County Agriculture · Land In Farms Acres | 145,793 |
| County Agriculture · Avg Farm Size Acres | 250.10 |
| County Agriculture · Top Commodities | Animal Totals, Poultry Totals, Crop Totals, Cotton, Cattle |
| County Business Patterns · Establishments (employer count) | 430 |
| County Business Patterns · Total Employees | 3,991 |
| County Business Patterns · Annual Payroll Thousands | 144,258 |
Sources: USDA NASS Census 2022 — county FIPS matched · Census CBP API — county FIPS match
Local Business Mix
Retail and service businesses by category (Census CBP NAICS-coded). Counts cover the surrounding county, not just the town. Reflects the everyday commercial mix residents can access.
| County Local Businesses · Grocery Stores | 10 |
|---|---|
| County Local Businesses · Convenience Stores | 3 |
| County Local Businesses · Gas Stations | 13 |
| County Local Businesses · General Merchandise | 11 |
| County Local Businesses · Beauty Salons | 5 |
| County Local Businesses · Auto Repair | 7 |
| County Local Businesses · Funeral Homes | 5 |
| County Local Businesses · Real Estate Offices | 6 |
Sources: Census CBP — NAICS detail codes
Dining Scene
Eating + drinking establishments by NAICS category (Census CBP 2022) — full-service restaurants, fast-food, bars, coffee shops. County-level counts.
| County Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 16 |
|---|---|
| County Dining Scene · Fast Food | 11 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Banking
FDIC-insured bank branches with addresses. Branch density correlates with population — fewer branches per resident in lower-density areas.
Branches (5)
SNAP & Food Access
USDA-authorized SNAP retailers — supermarkets, super stores, convenience stores, and other locations where SNAP benefits can be redeemed. Per-1K density tracks food access.
Sample (2)
| Nearest Snap · Name | Dollar General 31074 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Snap · Total In Area | 2 |
Sources: USDA SNAP API — state+city name match · USDA SNAP Retailer Locator · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Chamber of Commerce
IRS-registered chamber of commerce organizations matched to this town. Reflects the IRS Exempt Organizations BMF; some chambers operate informally and may not appear here.
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | GREATER GENEVA AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INC |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Spending & Tax
Federal spending flowing to the surrounding county — direct payments, grants, contracts, loans (USAspending.gov).
| County Federal Spending · Federal Spending Fy2024 | $204,634,765 |
|---|---|
| County Federal Spending · Per Capita | 7,676.01 (vs Alabama $8,117) |
| County Federal Spending · Population | 26,659 people (at Alabama median) |
Sources: USAspending API
Other
| Pct Drove Alone | 84.7% |
|---|---|
| Pct Walked | 1.6% |
| Retirement Score · Median age | 36.4 years (vs Alabama 37.3y) |
| Retirement Score · Ss Household Pct | 34.9% |
| Retirement Score · Hospitals Nearby | 2 |
| Retirement Score · Va Access | Yes |
| Retirement Score · Affordable | Yes |
| Retirement Score · Factors | strong SS base, hospital access, VA nearby, affordable |
| Retirement Score · Rating | excellent |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12