Taylor, Pennsylvania

About Taylor

Set in the northeastern part of Pennsylvania, Taylor is a close-knit town, home to 6,252 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Taylor is a borough — a form of municipal government most common in the Northeast. The community covers 5.2 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,202 residents per square mile.

📰 Taylor News Today

• David L Steenback Obituary - Taylor, PA - Scranton Times-Tribune Scranton Times-Tribune · Aug 12
• Cyclosporiasis cases in Pennsylvania linked to recalled Taylor Farms lettuce at Taco Bell Inquirer.com · Jul 24
• Eugene Butch Obituary (2026) - Taylor, PA - Semian Funeral Home - Taylor Legacy obituary · Aug 11
• Taylor Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 22
• Duane Morris Chairman and CEO Matt Taylor Named to City & State Pennsylvania’s Power 100 Duane Morris LLP · Apr 27

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Taylor Unique

• One of 11 places in the US named Taylor — but the Pennsylvania one has a character all its own.
• Positioned in northeastern Pennsylvania, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Pennsylvania — one of 2,002 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 6,252.
• Easy reach of Scranton (3 mi) — commute to the city, live where it's calm.

📍 Neighborhoods in Taylor

Click a neighborhood to see it on the map.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Taylor

• The Union Craft House
• Arcaro's Pizza — pizza

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Anthracite Museum · Museum
• Lackawana Coal Mine Tour · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Taylor

• Anthracite Park reviews ★
• Billy Barrett Park reviews ★
• David Noakes Park / Community Sports Complex reviews ★
• Mayor John Derenick Park reviews ★
• McDade Park reviews ★
• Sloan Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Taylor

• Riverside El Sch West
• Riverside JSHS

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Taylor

🏘️ Nearby Communities