Taylor County, TX Eviction Risk
9 cities · 138,107 residents · Avg 4.4/10 (Moderate) · Updated4.4Avg score
5.2Highest city
3.7Lowest city
25.7%Rent burden
$1,100Median rent
R+45.32020 margin
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All cities in Taylor County
| # | City | Population | Median rent | Rent burden | Risk score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abilene, TX | 128,053 | $1,157 | 31.2% | 5.2 |
| 2 | Buffalo Gap, TX | 534 | $1,179 | 51.0% | 5.0 |
| 3 | Tye, TX | 936 | $940 | 24.8% | 4.5 |
| 4 | Merkel, TX | 2,699 | $1,058 | 17.8% | 4.3 |
| 5 | Tuscola, TX | 990 | $1,581 | 18.5% | 4.3 |
| 6 | Impact, TX | 13 | — | — | 4.2 |
| 7 | Lawn, TX | 280 | $1,075 | 23.8% | 4.1 |
| 8 | Potosi, TX | 4,322 | — | — | 4.0 |
| 9 | Trent, TX | 280 | $715 | 12.5% | 3.7 |
About Taylor County
Taylor County spans 9 cities serving approximately 138,107 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 4.4/10. The county voted Republican by 45.3 points in 2020.
Risk varies city-by-city within the county. Use the grid above to see exact scores, median gross rent, and rent burden for every municipality. Click any city for full sub-score breakdown including local political climate, rent-control exposure, tenant organizing strength, and typical eviction cost and timeline.
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