Temple City housing prices -when will it stop?

Ariana E. Jan 24, 2026

I've lived in Lakewood for about 5 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.

it's exactly what I was looking for. When I first moved here from New York, I was surprised by cultural scene. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.

A few things worth knowing:
- Growing food and restaurant scene
- Lots of new development happening
- The walkability scene is excellent

The downsides:
- Traffic during rush hour is rough
- Rising rent and home prices

Overall I'd rate it 5/10 for families. It's not for everyone but it works for us..

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Beverly H. Jan 23, 2026

I've lived in West for about 10 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.

I'm still on the fence after all this time. When I first moved here from Atlanta, I was surprised by safety. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.

A few things worth knowing:
- Decent public transit for the size
- Four distinct seasons
- The public transit scene is better than expected

The downsides:
- Rising rent and home prices
- Limited shopping options

Overall I'd rate it 6/10 for couples. Feel free to reach out with questions..

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