At a Glance
Median Income
$102,449
$42,664 per capita
Home Value
$930,200
Zillow: $1,075,393
Median Rent
$2,034/mo
31.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
42.5%
87.4% high school+
Unemployment
6.4%
8.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
18.0%
9.6% smoking rate
How Temple City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Temple City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Temple City 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
Temple City residents earn a median household income of $102,449 , which is 36% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $42,664. The unemployment rate stands at 6.4% (78% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 572,385 business establishments, including 24,882 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Temple City is $930,200 , 230% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,075,393. Median rent is $2,034/month, with 31.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.
Education
42.5% of adults in Temple City hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(26% above the national average).
87.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Temple City has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.7 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 80.
Data Overview
People
Population35,749
Median Age43.0 yrs
Density8,915/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born49.3%
Veterans3.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$102,449
Per Capita$42,664
Unemployment6.4%
Poverty8.2%
County GDP$1,002,965M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,607
Housing
D
Home Value$930,200
Rent$2,034
Ownership63.0%
Zillow$1,075,393
Housing Units12,366
Rent Burden31.4%
Health
Obesity18.0%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking9.6%
Heart Disease4.1%
Premature Death6,746/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain15.7 in/yr
AQI80 (Moderate)
Elevation381 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+42.5%
High School+87.4%
Graduate+14.1%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 32% / D 65%
Commute32 min
Broadband93.1%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries258
Did You Know?
Temple City was founded in 1923.
The median home in Temple City was built in 1958.
15.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Bob Hope (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.498 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
10.7% of the population has a disability.
49.3% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 146 Mbps.
There are 24,882 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 817 fatal vehicle crashes.
1,001 declared natural disasters on record.