At a Glance
Median Income
$71,773
$33,967 per capita
Home Value
$161,400
Zillow: $276,559
Median Rent
$1,261/mo
35.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.4%
85.9% high school+
Unemployment
7.1%
9.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
26.6% smoking rate
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
3.4 / 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 $71,773 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,967. The unemployment rate stands at 7.1% (97% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,917 business establishments, including 774 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Temple is $161,400 , 43% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $276,559. Median rent is $1,261/month, with 35.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1953.
Education
10.4% of adults in Temple hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(69% below the national average).
85.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Temple has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population2,335
Median Age32.1 yrs
Density6,868/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born20.9%
Veterans2.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$71,773
Per Capita$33,967
Unemployment7.1%
Poverty9.1%
County GDP$26,580M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,223
Housing
A+
Home Value$161,400
Rent$1,261
Ownership63.4%
Zillow$276,559
Housing Units871
Rent Burden35.6%
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death7,368/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain45.2 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation354 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.4%
High School+85.9%
Graduate+1.9%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 43%
Commute20 min
Broadband89.6%
Internet Speed203 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries25
Did You Know?
The median home in Temple was built in 1953.
The nearest airport is Reading Regional/Carl A Spaatz Field (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.7% of the population has a disability.
20.9% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 203 Mbps.
There are 774 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 46 fatal vehicle crashes.