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Temperance, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Lucas County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
8,495 Population 1,843/sq mi density
$76,069 Median Income $40,866 per capita
$230,200 Home Value $285,938 Zillow
$1,270 Median Rent 31.0% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
287 Violent Crime/100K 1,865 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$76,069 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$230,200 home value, $1,270/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
287 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Temperance, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$76,069
1% above
$40,866 per capita
Home Value
$230,200
18% below
Zillow: $285,938
Median Rent
$1,270/mo
9% above
31.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
287/100K
24% below
1,865/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.7%
18% below
93.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
44% below
6.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.5%
23% above
14.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
275 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
101%
Home Value
82%
Rent
109%
Poverty
50%
Bachelor's
82%
Unemployment
56%
Crime
76%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Temperance a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
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 2.0% (44% below 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 $285,938. 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.

Safety & Crime

Temperance reports 287 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 24% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,865/100K.

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 49°F (10°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population8,495
Median Age52.8 yrs
Density1,843/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.2%

Economy

A+
Median Income$76,069
Per Capita$40,866
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty6.2%
County GDP$33,400M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,197

Housing

A+
Home Value$230,200
Rent$1,270
Ownership74.3%
Zillow$285,938
Housing Units3,895
Rent Burden31.0%

Crime

F
Violent287/100K
Property1,865/100K

Health

Obesity39.5%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking14.6%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death11,817/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain34.8 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
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
Broadband85.6%
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.
20.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 1,092 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 38 fatal vehicle crashes.