At a Glance
Median Income
$70,097
$35,449 per capita
Home Value
$340,800
Zillow: $322,719
Median Rent
$1,743/mo
38.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.4%
91.2% high school+
Unemployment
10.8%
8.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
46.6%
12.9% smoking rate
How Temple Hills Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Temple Hills's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Temple Hills a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Temple Hills residents earn a median household income of $70,097 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,449. The unemployment rate stands at 10.8% (200% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 18,770 business establishments, including 1,546 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Temple Hills is $340,800 , 21% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $322,719. Median rent is $1,743/month, with 38.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Education
21.4% of adults in Temple Hills hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(36% below the national average).
91.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Temple Hills has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population8,740
Median Age37.7 yrs
Density6,199/mi²
Male / Female41% / 60%
Foreign Born9.6%
Veterans8.4%
Economy
B
Median Income$70,097
Per Capita$35,449
Unemployment10.8%
Poverty8.3%
County GDP$65,163M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,411
Housing
B+
Home Value$340,800
Rent$1,743
Ownership36.6%
Zillow$322,719
Housing Units3,913
Rent Burden38.9%
Health
Obesity46.6%
Diabetes15.4%
Smoking12.9%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death8,436/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain41.8 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation246 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.4%
High School+91.2%
Graduate+5.1%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 11% / D 86%
Commute34 min
Broadband88.8%
Internet Speed185 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries19
Did You Know?
The median home in Temple Hills was built in 1976.
11.7% of residents use public transit to commute.
15.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.408 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 185 Mbps.
There are 1,546 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 116 fatal vehicle crashes.