Living in Temple, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Temple · Census data 2020–2024
Temple has 5,901 residents with a median age of 30.9. The median household income is $91,180 (18% higher than the Georgia median), the median home value is $232,800, the median rent is $1,384/month.
Temple at a glance
- Population
- 5,901
- Median age
- 30.9State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $91,180State: $77,353
- Median home value
- $232,800State: $303,300
- Median rent
- $1,384/moState: $1,393
- Homeowners
- 82.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17%
- Average commute
- 38 min
Is Temple a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 18% higher than the Georgia median; home values 23% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1%; a poverty rate of 2.6%.
Cons: An average commute of 38 minutes.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Temple
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Temple the median home value is $232,800, 30% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,384 per month, which is 26.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,375 a month in housing costs.
Temple median household income
The median household income in Temple is $91,180 and the income per person is $29,429. 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in Temple: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,030
- Owner-occupied
- 82.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.5%
- Vacant
- 12.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2000
- Average household size
- 3.33
Temple demographics
- Population
- 5,901
- Median age
- 30.9
- Under 18
- 31.7%
- 65 and older
- 10.8%
- Households
- 1,774
- Foreign-born
- 2.3%
- Veterans
- 3.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Temple ›
Education in Temple
17% of adults 25 and older in Temple have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 7.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Temple
- Unemployment rate
- 1%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 38 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 12.2%
- Drive alone
- 70.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.9%
Temple vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temple | 5,901 | $91,180 | $232,800 | $1,384 |
| Villa Rica | 18,551 | $87,803 | $274,200 | $1,547 |
| Bremen | 7,488 | $93,780 | $289,500 | $951 |
| Fairfield Plantation | 6,172 | $102,984 | $332,600 | $1,783 |
| Waco | 779 | $38,393 | $158,500 | $930 |
| Buchanan | 1,306 | $52,500 | $169,400 | $986 |
| Mount Zion | 2,433 | $53,750 | $231,000 | $1,430 |
| Carrollton | 27,392 | $54,379 | $311,100 | $1,089 |
| Fairplay | 1,881 | $119,667 | $355,200 | $987 |
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What is the median household income in Temple, GA?
The median household income in Temple is $91,180, 18% higher than the Georgia median of $77,353 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Temple?
The median home value in Temple is $232,800, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.
How much is rent in Temple?
The median gross rent in Temple is $1,384 per month, about 26.1% of household income.
Is Temple, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 18% higher than the Georgia median; home values 23% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1%; a poverty rate of 2.6%. Minuses: an average commute of 38 minutes.
What is the median age in Temple?
The median age in Temple is 30.9 years (Georgia: 37.6).
How long is the commute in Temple?
The average commute to work in Temple is 38 minutes; 12.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Temple?
The unemployment rate in Temple is 1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Temple?
17% of adults in Temple 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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