Taylor
City in Pennsylvania, United States
Overview
Taylor, Pennsylvania is a small, close-knit borough located just southwest of Scranton. With a population under 500, it offers a peaceful small-town atmosphere, affordable living, and easy access to larger city amenities in the Scranton-Wilkes-Barre metro area.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Pennsylvania
Population
452
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
41.39°, -75.71°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
80
Female Safety
78
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,795
Local Cost
$1,140
Local Income
$2,600
Cashless
80
English
99
Temperature
8.2°C
Summer Avg
19.8°C
Winter Avg
-3.9°C
Record High
36.6°C
Record Low
-28.7°C
Humidity
82%
Precipitation
1161 mm
Internet Speed
323 Mbps
Upload
98 Mbps
Latency
33 ms
City Vibrancy
6
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
1
Parks
5
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
1.0
Airport
AVP
Distance
7 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-23.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 13 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 68/100.