At a Glance
Median Income
$114,155
$52,348 per capita
Home Value
$782,700
Zillow: $933,016
Median Rent
$2,399/mo
34.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
43.5%
97.0% high school+
Unemployment
6.4%
1.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.4%
9.2% smoking rate
How Templeton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Templeton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Templeton a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Templeton residents earn a median household income of $114,155 , which is 52% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $52,348. The unemployment rate stands at 6.4% (78% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 11,662 business establishments, including 1,072 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Templeton is $782,700 , 178% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $933,016. Median rent is $2,399/month, with 34.6% 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 1993.
Education
43.5% of adults in Templeton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(29% above the national average).
97.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Templeton has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 49.
Data Overview
People
Population8,608
Median Age43.6 yrs
Density1,088/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born5.6%
Veterans8.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$114,155
Per Capita$52,348
Unemployment6.4%
Poverty1.3%
County GDP$24,505M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,179
Housing
C+
Home Value$782,700
Rent$2,399
Ownership73.4%
Zillow$933,016
Housing Units3,479
Rent Burden34.6%
Health
Obesity25.4%
Diabetes7.1%
Smoking9.2%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death6,206/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Rain12.2 in/yr
AQI49 (Good)
Elevation847 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+43.5%
High School+97.0%
Graduate+14.1%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 43% / D 54%
Commute19 min
Broadband96.4%
Internet Speed94 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries17
Did You Know?
The median home in Templeton was built in 1993.
The nearest airport is San Luis Obispo County Regional (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.7% of the population has a disability.
There are 1,072 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 33 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.