The Town FilesTaylorsville, North Carolina
Town in Alexander County · population 2,320 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $237,300
- Household income
- $39,423
- Jan low / Jul high
- 29° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 4 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 14
- Median age
- 56.3
Taylorsville is a town of 2,320 people in Alexander County, North Carolina. The median home is worth $237,300, close to the typical North Carolina town ($228,900). It ranks more vibrant than 76% of North Carolina towns, easier by car than 75% of North Carolina towns.
How Taylorsville ranks
Percentile among North Carolina towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of North Carolina towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Taylorsville is worth $237,300, close to the typical North Carolina town ($228,900). Homes cost about 6.0 times the median household income of $39,423, which is more affordable than 6% of North Carolina towns. Median rent is $496 a month. 54.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Taylorsville | Typical North Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $237,300 | $228,900 |
| Median rent | $496 | $969 |
| Median household income | $39,423 | $60,458 |
| Home value ÷ income | 6.0× | 3.7× |
| Homeownership | 54.0% | 69.5% |
| Median year built | 1976 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.4% | — |
Who lives in Taylorsville
| People | Taylorsville | Typical North Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 56.3 | 41.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 38.2% | 19.0% |
| Under 18 | 12.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.0% | 24.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 27.7% | 14.3% |
| Veterans | 10.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 5.2% | — |
| Work from home | 2.6% | 9.8% |
| Average commute | 28.3 min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 70.3% | 89.5% |
Weather in Taylorsville
July highs average 87.2°F and January lows 29.2°F. About 52.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 3.8 inches of snow (typical North Carolina town: 2.2 in). Expect about 29 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 67 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Taylorsville since 1950, compared with 13 for the typical North Carolina town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on May 7, 1998 about 8.7 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 2 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 23, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 33 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on July 21, 2018.
Severe weather in Alexander County since 1996
Alexander County has been included in 19 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for drought, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3637: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 28, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4827: Tropical Storm Helene |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3617: Hurricane Helene |
| October 1, 2022 | Hurricane | EM-3586: Hurricane Ian |
| March 3, 2021 | Severe Storm | DR-4588: Tropical Storm Eta |
Jobs and pay in Alexander County
Alexander County had 8,510 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $46,164 a year. Unemployment was 3.2% in 2023; in Taylorsville itself the ACS puts it at 1.9%.
Public schools in Taylorsville
8 public schools with 3,247 students, about 15.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Central High | 9-12 | 1,248 | 14.9 |
| West Alexander Middle | 6-8 | 463 | 16.0 |
| Bethlehem Elementary | PK-5 | 452 | 16.7 |
| Wittenburg Elementary | PK-5 | 279 | 15.5 |
| Taylorsville Elementary | PK-5 | 241 | 16.1 |
| Ellendale Elementary | K-5 | 201 | 15.5 |
| Sugar Loaf Elementary | K-5 | 194 | 16.2 |
| Alexander Early College | 9-12 | 169 | 24.1 |
Towns near Taylorsville
- Hiddenite, NC5.3 mi · 507 people · home —
- Stony Point, NC8.1 mi · 1,146 people · home $171,800
- Bethlehem, NC9.8 mi · 4,491 people · home $327,000
- St. Stephens, NC11.8 mi · 8,852 people · home $213,300
- Moravian Falls, NC13.3 mi · 1,712 people · home $218,800
- Conover, NC14.1 mi · 8,421 people · home $271,300
- Northlakes, NC14.3 mi · 1,543 people · home $366,500
- Claremont, NC14.4 mi · 1,692 people · home $255,300
Taylorsville questions
Is Taylorsville, North Carolina a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Taylorsville scores better for retirees than 56% of North Carolina towns and quieter than 64%. 38.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 56.3).
How much does a house cost in Taylorsville?
The median owner-occupied home in Taylorsville is valued at $237,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $39,423, so homes cost about 6.0 times income. Median rent is $496 a month.
What is the weather like in Taylorsville?
July highs average 87.2°F and January lows 29.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 52.6 inches of precipitation a year and 3.8 inches of snow.
Does Taylorsville get tornadoes?
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Taylorsville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on May 7, 1998. The typical North Carolina town has had 13.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)