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About Taylor
Town in Navajo County, ArizonaTaylor is a town in Navajo County, Arizona, United States. It was founded by settlers of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in January 1878, several months before the neighboring community of Snowflake. Taylor straddles Silver Creek, flowing from the nearby White Mountains to the Little Colorado River on Arizona's Colorado Plateau. As of the 2020 census, Taylor had a population of 3,995. The town was named for John Taylor, the third president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. There is no postal home delivery in Taylor; residents within a certain radius of the Post Office who produce proof of Taylor residency are allocated a small PO box free of charge.
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Housing in Taylor
The typical Taylor home is worth about $379,000, up 2% in a year, 9% below the Arizona typical home.
Only 2 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.
Work & commute in Taylor
Full picture →Most working residents leave Taylor for work: only 11% work in town. The top destinations are Snowflake (17%), Show Low (14%) and Phoenix (14%). Half commute less than 30 miles.
Health in Taylor
Health Grade B+
Healthier than 74% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.
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of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 26 are too close to call.
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Natural hazards in Taylor
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 37% of U.S. communities.
Climate in Taylor
Full climate →Taylor has chilly winters and warm summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 90°, a January night drops to 20°, and about 13 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Schools in Taylor
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The public schools Taylor’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 82% of Arizona’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within AZ. Ratings are from neighbors.
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