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Templeton, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Templeton is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 268. Residents earn $53,472 per year, which is 29% below the national average.

3.3 /5.0
B Good
268 Population 583/sq mi density
$53,472 Median Income $26,696 per capita
$81,400 Home Value
$713 Median Rent 27.5% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$53,472 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$81,400 home value, $713/mo rent
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
3.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $53,472
29% lower than US avg
Home Value $81,400
71% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 3.1%
91% lower than US avg
Median Rent $713
39% lower than US avg
Unemployment 1.4%
61% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 14.3%
15% higher than US avg

How Templeton Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population268
Median Age42.5 yrs
Density583/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 97%
Veterans12.7%

Economy

B+
Median Income$53,472
Per Capita$26,696
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty14.3%
County GDP$2,798M
Commute42 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$81,400
Rent$713
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units144
Rent Burden27.5%

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (9°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain45.7 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation897 ft (273 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+3.1%
High School+90.6%
Graduate+1.0%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Commute42 min
Broadband85.6%
Libraries4

Is Templeton a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Templeton receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, long commute times. Templeton offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Templeton is $53,472, 29% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.4%. 14.3% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 42 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Templeton is $81,400, 71% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $713 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

3.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Templeton experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 45.7 inches, including 34.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Templeton has a population of 268 with a density of 583 people per square mile. The median age is 42.5 years, 9% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96.6%).

Population

268
Total Population
583
People / sq mi
42.5yrs
Median Age
9% above US avg
0.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.8%
Female 52.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Templeton vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Templeton vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Templeton is $53,472, which is 29% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.4% (below the 3.6% US average). 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 42 minutes.

Income: Templeton vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$53,472
29% below US avg
Per Capita Income$26,696
Avg Weekly Wage$996
IRS Avg AGI$64,996

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.4%
61% below US avg
Poverty Rate14.3%
15% above US avg
Establishments (County)1,450
County GDP$2,798M

Business (County)

Restaurants116
Healthcare182
Retail175
Manufacturing59

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,942
41% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate6.07%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time42.3 min
Drive Alone82.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home10.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Templeton is $81,400, 71% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $713 (39% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$81,400
71% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$115
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio92.0%
Price Drops50.0%
Inventory4

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$713
39% below US avg
Rent Burden27.5%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied72.0%
Housing Units144
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,942
41% above US avg
Effective Rate6.07%
Templeton has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation is 45.7 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average48.7°F
10% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall45.7 inches
20% above US avg
Snowfall34.5 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation897 ft (273 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²)
Population Density583/sq mi
Coordinates40.9180°N, 79.4601°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42005
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 3.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (91% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 53.2-point margin. 85.6% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 76.2%
D 23%

Winner: Republican by 53.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+3.1%
91% below US avg
High School+90.6%
Graduate Degree+1.0%
School Test Score5.95
F Education Grade (1.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density583/sq mi
Total Area0.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access85.6%
Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities182
Restaurants116
Retail Stores175

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)9

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute42.3 min
Drive Alone82.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home10.6%

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