At a Glance
Median Income
$53,472
$26,696 per capita
Home Value
$81,400
Zillow: $86,212
Median Rent
$713/mo
27.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
3.1%
90.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
14.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
21.8% 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
3.2 / 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 $53,472 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,696. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,450 business establishments, including 116 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Templeton is $81,400 , 71% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $86,212. Median rent is $713/month, with 27.5% 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 1938.
Education
3.1% of adults in Templeton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(91% below the national average).
90.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 45.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population268
Median Age42.5 yrs
Density583/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans12.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$53,472
Per Capita$26,696
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty14.3%
County GDP$2,798M
Avg Weekly Wage$996
Housing
A+
Home Value$81,400
Rent$713
Ownership72.0%
Zillow$86,212
Housing Units144
Rent Burden27.5%
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death9,779/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain45.7 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation897 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+3.1%
High School+90.6%
Graduate+1.0%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Commute42 min
Broadband85.6%
Internet Speed114 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Templeton was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Pittsburgh/Butler Regional (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 114 Mbps.
There are 116 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.