Living in Temple City, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Temple City · Census data 2020–2024
Temple City has 35,430 residents with a median age of 43.4. The median household income is $104,425 (5% higher than the California median), the median home value is $961,800, the median rent is $2,135/month.
Temple City at a glance
- Population
- 35,430
- Median age
- 43.4State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $104,425State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $961,800State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $2,135/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 62.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 42.7%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Temple City a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 5% higher than the California median; unemployment of 6.4%; a poverty rate of 8.7%.
Cons: Home values 31% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes.
The weather is best in April to June and October.
Cost of living in Temple City
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Temple City the median home value is $961,800, 189% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,135 per month, which is 32.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,399 a month in housing costs.
Temple City median household income
The median household income in Temple City is $104,425 and the income per person is $44,263. 8.7% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Temple City: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 11,992
- Owner-occupied
- 62.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 37.1%
- Vacant
- 4.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1959
- Average household size
- 3.05
Temple City demographics
- Population
- 35,430
- Median age
- 43.4
- Under 18
- 21.2%
- 65 and older
- 19.4%
- Households
- 11,454
- Foreign-born
- 49.4%
- Veterans
- 2.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Temple City ›
Education in Temple City
42.7% of adults 25 and older in Temple City have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 15.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Temple City
- Unemployment rate
- 6.4%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 16.5%
- Drive alone
- 69.1%
- Public transit
- 3.2%
- Walk to work
- 0.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.7%
Temple City vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temple City | 35,430 | $104,425 | $961,800 | $2,135 |
| East San Gabriel | 23,410 | $108,677 | $962,200 | $1,976 |
| North El Monte | 4,086 | $99,447 | $863,400 | $2,366 |
| San Gabriel | 38,392 | $90,488 | $945,700 | $1,915 |
| Arcadia | 55,170 | $113,516 | $1,441,800 | $2,191 |
| El Monte | 106,109 | $68,030 | $644,000 | $1,736 |
| East Pasadena | 5,479 | $109,136 | $1,069,200 | $2,229 |
| Rosemead | 50,013 | $73,566 | $807,200 | $1,834 |
| Mayflower Village | 4,950 | $105,242 | $889,200 | $2,243 |
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What is the median household income in Temple City, CA?
The median household income in Temple City is $104,425, 5% higher than the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Temple City?
The median home value in Temple City is $961,800, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Temple City?
The median gross rent in Temple City is $2,135 per month, about 32.7% of household income.
Is Temple City, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 5% higher than the California median; unemployment of 6.4%; a poverty rate of 8.7%. Minuses: home values 31% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes.
What is the median age in Temple City?
The median age in Temple City is 43.4 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Temple City?
The average commute to work in Temple City is 31 minutes; 16.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Temple City?
The unemployment rate in Temple City is 6.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Temple City?
42.7% of adults in Temple City have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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