Living in Temple, Maine
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Temple · Census data 2020–2024
Temple has 824 residents with a median age of 34. The median household income is $56,087 (25% lower than the Maine median), the median home value is $210,200, the median rent is $1,458/month.
Temple is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Temple at a glance
- Population
- 824
- Median age
- 34State: 44.8
- Median household income
- $56,087State: $74,733
- Median home value
- $210,200State: $296,600
- Median rent
- $1,458/moState: $1,139
- Homeowners
- 92.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.2%
- Average commute
- 34 min
Is Temple a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 29% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.6%; a poverty rate of 10.2%.
Cons: Median household income 25% lower than the Maine median; an average commute of 34 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Temple
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Temple the median home value is $210,200, 37% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,458 per month, which is 41% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,525 a month in housing costs.
Temple median household income
The median household income in Temple is $56,087 and the income per person is $23,954. 10.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Maine: 10.7%).
Housing in Temple: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 387
- Owner-occupied
- 92.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 7.3%
- Vacant
- 32.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1966
- Average household size
- 3.15
32.3% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Temple has many vacation and second homes.
Temple demographics
- Population
- 824
- Median age
- 34
- Under 18
- 32.8%
- 65 and older
- 15%
- Households
- 262
- Foreign-born
- 0.8%
- Veterans
- 13.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Temple ›
Education in Temple
13.2% of adults 25 and older in Temple have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maine: 36.2%), and 6.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Temple
- Unemployment rate
- 3.6%State: 3.8%
- Average commute
- 34 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 7.5%
- Drive alone
- 69.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 82.1%
Temple vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temple | 824 | $56,087 | $210,200 | $1,458 |
| Wilton | 3,862 | $63,396 | $202,000 | $446 |
| Avon | 359 | $63,125 | $141,700 | $465 |
| Farmington | 8,157 | $54,276 | $166,600 | $902 |
| Strong | 1,249 | $47,557 | $183,900 | $920 |
| Weld | 459 | $62,083 | $268,600 | — |
| Carthage | 845 | $79,107 | $144,300 | $811 |
| New Vineyard | 607 | $61,806 | $190,000 | $925 |
| Phillips | 1,094 | $45,385 | $190,800 | $483 |
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What is the median household income in Temple, ME?
The median household income in Temple is $56,087, 25% lower than the Maine median of $74,733 (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 $210,200, compared with $296,600 in Maine.
How much is rent in Temple?
The median gross rent in Temple is $1,458 per month, about 41% of household income.
Is Temple, ME a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 29% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.6%; a poverty rate of 10.2%. Minuses: median household income 25% lower than the Maine median; an average commute of 34 minutes.
What is the median age in Temple?
The median age in Temple is 34 years (Maine: 44.8).
How long is the commute in Temple?
The average commute to work in Temple is 34 minutes; 7.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Temple?
The unemployment rate in Temple is 3.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Temple?
13.2% 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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