Living in Templeton, Massachusetts
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Templeton · Census data 2020–2024
Templeton has 8,252 residents with a median age of 40.3. The median household income is $101,154 (about the same as the Massachusetts median), the median home value is $358,500, the median rent is $1,207/month.
Templeton at a glance
- Population
- 8,252
- Median age
- 40.3State: 40
- Median household income
- $101,154State: $103,960
- Median home value
- $358,500State: $562,100
- Median rent
- $1,207/moState: $1,762
- Homeowners
- 85.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 26.9%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Templeton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 36% lower than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the Massachusetts median; unemployment of 6.6%; a poverty rate of 10.6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Templeton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Templeton the median home value is $358,500, 8% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,207 per month, which is 24.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,029 a month in housing costs.
Templeton median household income
The median household income in Templeton is $101,154 and the income per person is $42,539. 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Massachusetts: 10%).
Housing in Templeton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,527
- Owner-occupied
- 85.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 14.7%
- Vacant
- 8.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1972
- Average household size
- 2.51
Templeton demographics
- Population
- 8,252
- Median age
- 40.3
- Under 18
- 22.9%
- 65 and older
- 14.7%
- Households
- 3,224
- Foreign-born
- 1.7%
- Veterans
- 7.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Templeton ›
Education in Templeton
26.9% of adults 25 and older in Templeton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Massachusetts: 47.3%), and 8.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Templeton
- Unemployment rate
- 6.6%State: 5.2%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 16.9%
- Drive alone
- 69.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.8%
Templeton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Templeton | 8,252 | $101,154 | $358,500 | $1,207 |
| Baldwinville | 2,528 | $51,917 | $328,900 | $786 |
| Phillipston | 1,895 | $94,692 | $372,400 | $1,375 |
| Gardner | 21,148 | $67,518 | $301,600 | $1,109 |
| Hubbardston | 4,371 | $123,500 | $371,600 | $953 |
| Winchendon | 10,440 | $75,690 | $323,800 | $1,255 |
| South Ashburnham | 1,500 | $126,071 | $370,300 | — |
| Athol | 12,011 | $69,316 | $268,100 | $1,150 |
| Westminster | 8,374 | $106,331 | $422,000 | $1,843 |
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What is the median household income in Templeton, MA?
The median household income in Templeton is $101,154, about the same as the Massachusetts median of $103,960 (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 $358,500, compared with $562,100 in Massachusetts.
How much is rent in Templeton?
The median gross rent in Templeton is $1,207 per month, about 24.8% of household income.
Is Templeton, MA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 36% lower than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes. Minuses: median household income about the same as the Massachusetts median; unemployment of 6.6%; a poverty rate of 10.6%.
What is the median age in Templeton?
The median age in Templeton is 40.3 years (Massachusetts: 40).
How long is the commute in Templeton?
The average commute to work in Templeton is 28 minutes; 16.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Templeton?
The unemployment rate in Templeton is 6.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Templeton?
26.9% 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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