Affordable Taylor Storage Units

Moving and storage go hand in hand. Whether traveling across town or the country, moving is an exciting and fresh start. While Storage Rentals of America is here to help you with all your storage needs, we also want to help you get familiar with the area. That's why we put together this resource guide for Taylor, Michigan

About Taylor Michigan

Taylor is located in the Downriver area of Metro-Detroit, west of the Detroit River and east of the Detroit Metropolitan Airport, and named in honor of Zachary Taylor, an 1840 national military hero and 1849 twelfth elected President of the United States.

The connection between the residents, business, and government may make life in Taylor valuable. Strengthening those bonds through communications is the area's Taylor Today Magazine. The publication provides residents with local information about what's happening in the community.

What to do in Taylor

A unique trait is the town's simplicity, where over 60,000 residents can live, work, shop, and play within 24 miles. Besides easy living, community activities are characteristic of Taylor's lifestyle. Residents and visitors can choose from various recreational activities year-round.

• Heritage Park: 41,000-square-foot Sheridan Center Open Air Pavilion
• Taylor Conservatory and Botanical Gardens: Enjoy art and music in the park each summer, featuring some of the best jazz bands in the country.
• Lakes of Taylor and Taylor Meadows Golf Clubs: the best public course in the region. Designed by Arthur Hills, this country club setting is owned by the municipality.
• Taylor Sportsplex: comprises four arenas for ice hockey, figure skating, indoor soccer, and special events—home to the Belle Tire Hockey Program and practice site for the NHL's Detroit Red Wings.
• Taylor Recreation Center: Work out, play court games, dance program, and enjoy the Ballet Americana, celebrating more than 50 years.
• Junior League World Series: ESPN broadcasts the championship game where the best teams of 13- and 14-year-old baseball players worldwide compete.

Working in Taylor

From March 2018 to March 2019, the Bureau of Labor reported an increase in most of the industry employment for the residents of Taylor, MI. Many people in the area work in the manufacturing or healthcare industries.

Taylor Neighborhoods

Residents can choose between single-family homes (two, three, and four bedrooms), small studios, and apartment complexes. Most residences were constructed between 1940 and 1969, with newer homes built between 1970 through 1999. The percentage between owner-occupied and renters fluctuates within these neighborhoods. In some cases, the differences affected the rent prices.

The market's trend and demand for residential homes have set the stage for real estate pricing. As a direct result of the trend, higher owner-occupancies influence the rent averages and vacancy rates. We listed the most expensive and affordable neighborhoods experiencing the highest appreciation rate.

• Goddard Rd / Beech Daly Rd: Median price is $173,280, with an average rent of $928 for this suburban neighborhood.
• City Center: Median price is $182 480, and the average rent is $1200. In this neighborhood, owner-occupants outnumber the renters.
• Northline Rd / Allen Rd: Median price is $131,900 with rent averaging at $1,100. Several of the homes were built between 1970 and 1999. From 2000 to the present, new construction added more homes.
• Wick Rd / Pelham Rd: Median price is $122,630 with rents reaching $1250. Vacancy rates are high in this community.
• Northline Rd / Beech Daly Rd: Median price is $115,400, with rent averaging $1,200. Vacancy rates are average, with a mix between owner-occupied and renters.

Taylor School District

Taylor is home to the Taylor School District, comprised of a preschool center, a public school district, and chartered, private, and parochial schools. The city of Taylor continues to exceed state educational rankings based on student, teacher, and school performances. Annually, the tests determine the quality of the school's curriculum for K-12.

Moving to the Taylor Resource Guide

Utilities: New or relocating residents setting up a new home can find information about the community and services online.

Garbage and Recycling: Located at Beech Daly and Northline roads, Department of Public Works can help with trash pickup, recycling, water, and sewer.

Water and Sewer: Provided by the Department of Public Works, they can also assist with water and sewer.

Internet and Cable: More Choices for Cable TV, Satellite TV, and Internet Connections are shown at CableTV. Telephone services can be compared at Wirefly.

Taylor Municipal Government and Parks: Taylor's city government is dedicated to keeping the community informed and updated on changes in the city. Their decisions manage vital services such as the fire department, law enforcement, and building department.

Taylor Housing

Taylor's median real estate price as of June 2019 is $117,700, with a median per-square-foot price of $104. The market trends in Taylor show a three percent decrease in homes (inventory) listed for sale since June 2019. Over the past five years, Taylor has experienced an average increase of 12 percent in home prices.

Homeowners have recognized the community and real estate values in Taylor. The cost of living for renters in Taylor is lower than the significant Detroit areas, slightly below the state averages and significantly under the national statistics.