At a Glance
Median Income
$89,269
$30,669 per capita
Home Value
$210,800
Zillow: $281,728
Median Rent
$1,482/mo
27.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
281/100K
3,506/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.3%
89.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.5%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.3%
15.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
304 sunny days/yr
How Temple Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Temple's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Temple a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Temple residents earn a median household income of $89,269 , which is 19% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,669. The unemployment rate stands at 0.5% (86% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,767 business establishments, including 250 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Temple is $210,800 , 25% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $281,728. Median rent is $1,482/month, with 27.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2001.
Safety & Crime
Temple reports 281 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 26% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,506/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
16.3% of adults in Temple hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(52% below the national average).
89.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Temple has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population5,655
Median Age31.7 yrs
Density830/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$89,269
Per Capita$30,669
Unemployment0.5%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$7,906M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,093
Housing
A+
Home Value$210,800
Rent$1,482
Ownership85.5%
Zillow$281,728
Housing Units1,967
Rent Burden27.4%
Crime
F
Violent281/100K
Property3,506/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault210/100K
Burglary655/100K
Health
Obesity33.3%
Diabetes11.3%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death11,392/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain53.5 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation1,152 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.3%
High School+89.8%
Graduate+6.5%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Commute31 min
Broadband88.8%
Internet Speed123 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Temple was built in 2001.
The nearest airport is Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 123 Mbps.
There are 250 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 25 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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