At a Glance
Median Income
$76,069
$40,866 per capita
Home Value
$230,200
Zillow: $302,395
Median Rent
$1,270/mo
31.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
27.7%
93.2% high school+
Unemployment
4.0%
6.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.5%
14.6% smoking rate
How Temperance Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Temperance's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Temperance a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Temperance residents earn a median household income of $76,069 , which is 1% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,866. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 10,950 business establishments, including 1,092 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Temperance is $230,200 , 18% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $302,395. Median rent is $1,270/month, with 31.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Education
27.7% of adults in Temperance hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(18% below the national average).
93.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Temperance has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population8,495
Median Age52.8 yrs
Density1,843/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born2.1%
Veterans7.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$76,069
Per Capita$40,866
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty6.2%
County GDP$33,400M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,197
Housing
A+
Home Value$230,200
Rent$1,270
Ownership74.3%
Zillow$302,395
Housing Units3,895
Rent Burden31.0%
Health
Obesity39.5%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking14.6%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death11,817/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain32.4 in/yr
Elevation624 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.7%
High School+93.2%
Graduate+7.2%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 43% / D 56%
Commute29 min
Broadband85.5%
Internet Speed72 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries21
Did You Know?
The median home in Temperance was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Detroit Metro Wayne County (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.487 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
20.6% of the population has a disability.
There are 1,092 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 38 fatal vehicle crashes.