California · Metropolitan Area
Templeton is a small city in California with a population of 8,608. Residents earn $114,155 per year, which is 52% above the national average.
Based on current data, Templeton receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Templeton stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Templeton is $114,155, which is significantly higher than the national average — 52% above $75,149. This places Templeton among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 4.0%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 1.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Templeton is $782,700, making it a premium housing market at 178% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,399 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. The price-to-income ratio of 6.9x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 43.5% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 97.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.
Templeton enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F. Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
| English Only | 94.1% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 5.9% |
| 56% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $114,155 |
| 52% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $52,348 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,179 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $98,019 |
| Unemployment | 4.0% |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.3% |
| 90% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 11,662 |
| County GDP | $24,505M |
| Restaurants | 1,072 |
| Healthcare | 1,220 |
| Retail | 1,084 |
| Manufacturing | 473 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $7,639 |
| 118% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.98% |
| Commute Time | 19.4 min |
| Work from Home | 9.1% |
| Census Median | $782,700 |
| 178% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $925,163 |
| Median List Price | $950,000 |
| Median List Price | $950,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $526 |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.0% |
| Price Drops | 38.5% |
| Inventory | 13 |
| Census Median Rent | $2,399 |
| 106% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,513 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,647 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,053 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,752 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,165 |
| Owner-Occupied | 73.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $7,639 |
| 118% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.98% |
| Obesity | 25.4% |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.1% |
| Heart Disease | 4.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 25.7% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| COPD | 4.0% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 15.8% |
| Depression | 23.9% |
| Mental Distress | 16.8% |
| Physical Distress | 10.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 69.9% |
| Premature Death | 6,206/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 86.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,220 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 33 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 59.7°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 15.3 inches |
| 60% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 847 ft (258 m) |
| Area | 7.9 sq mi (20.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,088/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.5560°N, 120.7182°W |
| County FIPS | 06079 |
Winner: Democrat by 10.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 43.5% |
| 29% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.0% |
| School Test Score | 4.69 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 1,088/sq mi |
| Total Area | 7.9 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 6 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 6 |
| Public Libraries | 17 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,220 |
| Restaurants | 1,072 |
| Retail Stores | 1,084 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 33 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 19.4 min |
| Work from Home | 9.1% |