Living in Templeton, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Templeton · Census data 2020–2024
Templeton has 9,580 residents with a median age of 39.7. The median household income is $117,063 (18% higher than the California median), the median home value is $810,400, the median rent is $2,533/month.
Templeton at a glance
- Population
- 9,580
- Median age
- 39.7State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $117,063State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $810,400State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $2,533/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 73.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 40.9%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Templeton a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 18% higher than the California median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 5.7%; a poverty rate of 4.2%.
Cons: Home values 10% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in April to June and October.
Cost of living in Templeton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Templeton the median home value is $810,400, 144% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,533 per month, which is 31.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,033 a month in housing costs.
Templeton median household income
The median household income in Templeton is $117,063 and the income per person is $52,427. 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Templeton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,727
- Owner-occupied
- 73.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 26.5%
- Vacant
- 2.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1995
- Average household size
- 2.61
Templeton demographics
- Population
- 9,580
- Median age
- 39.7
- Under 18
- 26.1%
- 65 and older
- 19.8%
- Households
- 3,629
- Foreign-born
- 5.8%
- Veterans
- 6.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Templeton ›
Education in Templeton
40.9% of adults 25 and older in Templeton have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 15.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Templeton
- Unemployment rate
- 5.7%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 8.6%
- Drive alone
- 82.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.1%
Templeton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Templeton | 9,580 | $117,063 | $810,400 | $2,533 |
| Atascadero | 29,712 | $91,429 | $716,500 | $1,854 |
| El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles) | 31,446 | $92,228 | $687,200 | $1,981 |
| Cayucos | 2,427 | $87,235 | $1,011,900 | $1,571 |
| Whitley Gardens | 244 | $28,214 | — | $1,750 |
| San Miguel | 3,227 | $95,458 | $539,700 | $1,791 |
| Lake Nacimiento | 3,339 | $91,615 | $504,200 | $1,793 |
| Morro Bay | 10,692 | $95,843 | $918,200 | $1,858 |
| Los Osos | 14,166 | $108,932 | $805,800 | $2,047 |
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What is the median household income in Templeton, CA?
The median household income in Templeton is $117,063, 18% 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 Templeton?
The median home value in Templeton is $810,400, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Templeton?
The median gross rent in Templeton is $2,533 per month, about 31.9% of household income.
Is Templeton, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 18% higher than the California median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 5.7%; a poverty rate of 4.2%. Minuses: home values 10% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Templeton?
The median age in Templeton is 39.7 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Templeton?
The average commute to work in Templeton is 21 minutes; 8.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Templeton?
The unemployment rate in Templeton is 5.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Templeton?
40.9% of adults in Templeton 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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