Taylor, Michigan
Taylor is a city of 62,081 people in Wayne County, Michigan, founded in 1847.
Why visit Taylor
Townapedia lists 14 museums and landmarks, 53 parks and trails, 232 places to eat, 18 places to stay and 5 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Cinemark Southland Center & XD, Gateway Bridge (Michigan), Annapolis Park Historic District and Commandant's Quarters.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 19°F, and about 45 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Taylor
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Taylor
Taylor is a city in Wayne County in the U.S. state of Michigan. A Downriver suburb of Detroit, Taylor is located roughly 16 miles (25.7 km) southwest of downtown Detroit. As of the 2020 census, Taylor had a population of 63,409, ranking as the 17th most-populated city in Michigan.
From the Wikipedia article Taylor, Michigan (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do5
Gateway Bridge (Michigan)
Bridge · 2.7 mi
Tied-arch bridge in Taylor, Michigan
Uniroyal Giant Tire
Monument and historic site · 4.3 mi
American roadside attraction
Museums and landmarks14
Annapolis Park Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.6 mi
Historic district in Westland, Michigan
Commandant's Quarters
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.7 mi
Building in Michigan, United States
Lincoln Park Post Office
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.9 mi
Place in Michigan listed on National Register of Historic Places
Malcolm X House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.3 mi
House in Inkster, Michigan, United States of America
McKinley Elementary School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.9 mi
Historic school in Wyandotte, Michigan, USA
Mellus Newspapers Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.1 mi
Place in Michigan listed on National Register of Historic Places
The Dearborn Inn
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.3 mi
Luxurious historic hotel, conceived by Henry Ford
The Henry Ford
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 5.7 mi
Museum of history in Dearborn, Michigan, United States
Eureka Way
Monument and historic site · 1.9 mi
Eureka Way! is the hottest developing business and entertainment corridor in the City of Taylor, and is noted as one of the top areas in...
Eureka Way
Monument and historic site · 2.6 mi
Eureka Way! is the hottest developing business and entertainment corridor in the City of Taylor, and is noted as one of the top areas in...
2 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds53
Council Point Park
Park · 5.5 mi
Park in Lincoln Park, Michigan, United States
41 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes232
Black Pine Tree Sushi
Restaurant · Sushi · 2.9 mi
18700 Eureka Road, Southgate
Tu-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 13:00-22:00
Pia's Ristorante Italiano
Restaurant · Italian · 2.5 mi
21142 Ecorse Road, Taylor
Mo 11:00-20:30; Tu-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr 11:00-22:00; Sa 13:00-22:00;...
Z's Bubble Tear
Cafe · Bubble Tea · 2.0 mi
23255 Eureka Road, Taylor
Mo-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 12:00-21:00
Angelina's Mexican Restaurant
Restaurant · 2.9 mi
8425 Allen Road, Allen Park
Mo 10:00-20:00; Tu 12:00-20:00; We-Sa 10:00-21:00; Su 10:00-20:00
Chuck E. Cheese
Restaurant · Pizza · 3.3 mi
15300 Dix-Toledo Highway, Southgate
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr 11:00-22:00; Sa 10:00-22:00; Su 11:00-21:00
Jet's Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza · 0.7 mi
22314 Goddard Road
Mo-Th 10:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 10:00-23:00; Su 11:00-22:00
Van Born Tavern & Grill
Bar and pub · 3.1 mi
22426 Van Born Road, Dearborn Heights
Tu,We,Th,Su 15:00-23:00; Fr,Sa 15:00-24:00
220 more on the map.
Where to stay18
Churches and places of worship50
Saint George Greek Orthodox Church
Church · Greek Orthodox · 3.4 mi
16300 Dix-Toledo Highway, Southgate
Allen Park Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian · 3.7 mi
7101 Park Avenue, Allen Park
New Hope Missionary Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 1.4 mi
8900 Pardee Road, Taylor
Saint Francis Cabrini Catholic Church
Church · Catholic · 3.2 mi
9000 Laurence Avenue, Allen Park
St. Albert the Great Catholic Church
Church · Catholic · 3.5 mi
4855 Parker Street, Dearborn Heights
Shopping45
Gas and EV charging70
Schools, colleges and libraries88
Wayne County Community College District - Downriver Campus
School · 1.5 mi
21000 Northline Road, Taylor
Healthcare49
Map of Taylor
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32°F | 19°F | 2.2 in | 14.0 in |
| Feb | 35°F | 21°F | 2.1 in | 12.5 in |
| Mar | 46°F | 29°F | 2.4 in | 6.2 in |
| Apr | 59°F | 39°F | 3.3 in | 1.5 in |
| May | 70°F | 50°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 80°F | 60°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 64°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 81°F | 63°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 74°F | 56°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 62°F | 44°F | 2.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 49°F | 34°F | 2.6 in | 1.9 in |
| Dec | 37°F | 25°F | 2.2 in | 8.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Detroit Metro Ap 72537 (3 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Wayne County has had 9 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2024-02-08: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2021-07-15: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes (Severe Storm)
- 2020-03-27: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2014-09-25: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2005-09-07: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 miles away.
- Southgate 3 mi southeast, about 6 min by car
- Allen Park 4 mi northeast, about 6 min by car
- Lincoln Park 5 mi east, about 7 min by car
- Romulus 5 mi west, about 8 min by car
- Riverview 5 mi southeast, about 8 min by car
- Inkster 5 mi northwest, about 9 min by car
- Melvindale 6 mi northeast, about 9 min by car
- Dearborn 7 mi northeast, about 11 min by car
- Dearborn Heights 8 mi north, about 12 min by car
- Garden City 8 mi northwest, about 13 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Taylor Municipal Offices 2020, Cookieman1.1.1, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Saint Paul United Church of Christ, 24158 Goddard Road Taylor Michigan.JPG - panoramio, Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0
- Northline Baptist Church, 23695 Northline Road, Taylor, Michigan - panoramio, Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0
- Heritage Park Church of God, 12550 Pardee Road, Taylor, Michigan - panoramio, Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0
- Heritage Free Will Baptist Church, 12670 Pardee Road, Taylor, Michigan - panoramio, Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0
- Heritage Park in Taylor MI July 2020, Elspamo4, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Nativity Scene at Beacon Baptist Church, 21721 Northline Road Taylor, Michigan - panoramio, Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0
- Taylor Fire Station 3, 23747 Eureka Road, Taylor, Michigan - panoramio, Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0
- Community Baptist Church, 23623 Eureka Road, Taylor, Michigan - panoramio, Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0
- Heritage Park pond, JJonahJackalope, CC BY-SA 4.0
- MellusNewspaperBuildingLincolnParkMiDEMOLISHED, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- LincolnParkMiPostOffice, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- The Henry Ford 2011, Alvintrusty, CC BY-SA 3.0
- McKinley Elementary School Wyandotte, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Annapolis Park A, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Commandants Quarters Dearborn, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Dearborn Inn, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Irpex lacteus 294813062, Tom Sisan, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Irpex lacteus 294813032, Tom Sisan, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Irpex lacteus 294813005, Tom Sisan, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Xylobolus frustulatus 342961357, Tom Sisan, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Xylobolus frustulatus 342961323, Tom Sisan, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Xylobolus frustulatus 342961371, Tom Sisan, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Southland Center at Sunset, Chris Squiers, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hygrocybe cuspidata 313518441, Tom Sisan, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Neofavolus americanus 345724802, Tom S, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Neofavolus americanus 345724792, Tom S, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Neofavolus americanus 345724780, Tom S, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Steccherinum ochraceum 367299695, Tom Sisan, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Steccherinum ochraceum 367299730, Tom Sisan, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Steccherinum ochraceum 367299624, Tom Sisan, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Diatrype stigma 343958306, Tom S, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Diatrype stigma 343958249, Tom S, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Galerina marginata 332382358, Tom Sisan, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Galerina marginata 332382273, Tom Sisan, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Galerina marginata 332382343, Tom Sisan, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Galerina marginata 332382328, Tom Sisan, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Galerina marginata 332382307, Tom Sisan, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Galerina marginata 332382291, Tom Sisan, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Aleurochiton forbesii puparium, Tom Sisan, CC BY-SA 4.0
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