Temple, Texas
Among the top 14% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 31% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade B+, better than 84% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade D, better than 14% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 86% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 26% of US places
- top 6% for annual snowfall
- top 8% for income tax
- bottom 17% for property tax rate
Temple is a mid-size city in Texas with about 83,000 residents. It grades A for getting around and D for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include annual snowfall, income tax, and commute time. It rates lower on violent crime and property tax rate.
Official websitetempletx.gov (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cool winters · Moderate rain
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Precipitation 3.6 in2.7 in
muggy 90%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$61k48th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$44kbetter than 67% of US places
Home Value$191k59th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 34% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 39% of US places
Property Tax Rate1.72%better than 17% of US places
Income Tax0.00%better than 92% of US places
Sales Tax8.20%better than 36% of US places
Estimated total tax burden8.08%better than 77% of US places
Unemployment7.1%better than 25% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)49°F88th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)85°F95th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation38.0 in38th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall0.0 inbetter than 94% of US places
Sunny Days228 daysbetter than 43% of US places
Summer Humidity67°Fbetter than 29% of US places
Comfortable Days96 daysbetter than 81% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk64.0better than 52% of US places
Air Quality46 AQIbetter than 49% of US places
School Quality42.7better than 20% of US places
Violent Crime1436/100kbetter than 18% of US places
Property Crime1757/100kbetter than 24% of US places
Community
Population83,47399th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age34.019th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.5387th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9234th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningEven35th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)51.3%18th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)12.7%86th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)28.8%90th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)2.1%81st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)5.1%71st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time20 minbetter than 87% of US places
Walkability7.8/20better than 71% of US places
Airport Distance64 mibetter than 58% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access88.1%better than 57% of US places
Amenities Nearby16.53better than 19% of US places
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 38% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Temple an affordable place to live?
- Temple is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $44k, better than 67% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Temple?
- The median home value in Temple is $191k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Temple?
- Median household income in Temple is $61k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Temple?
- Median gross rent in Temple is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Temple safe?
- Temple is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1436/100k (better than 18%). Property crime is 1757/100k.
- What is the weather like in Temple?
- Temple averages 85°F in July and 49°F in January, with 38.0 in of annual precipitation and about 228 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Temple?
- Public-school quality in Temple is below average, scoring better than 20% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Temple?
- The average one-way commute in Temple is 20 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)