Living in South Temple, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of South Temple · Census data 2020–2024
South Temple has 1,882 residents with a median age of 41.1. The median household income is $85,753 (10% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $203,400, the median rent is $1,739/month.
South Temple at a glance
- Population
- 1,882
- Median age
- 41.1State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $85,753State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $203,400State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,739/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 88.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 33.3%
- Average commute
- 39 min
Is South Temple a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 10% higher than the Pennsylvania median; home values 20% lower than the state median; unemployment of 5%; a poverty rate of 11%.
Cons: An average commute of 39 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in South Temple
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In South Temple the median home value is $203,400, 39% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,739 per month, which is 28.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,353 a month in housing costs.
South Temple median household income
The median household income in South Temple is $85,753 and the income per person is $33,299. 11% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in South Temple: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 813
- Owner-occupied
- 88.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 11.7%
- Vacant
- 2.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1952
- Average household size
- 2.37
South Temple demographics
- Population
- 1,882
- Median age
- 41.1
- Under 18
- 23.3%
- 65 and older
- 25.8%
- Households
- 793
- Foreign-born
- 9.7%
- Veterans
- 3.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of South Temple ›
Education in South Temple
33.3% of adults 25 and older in South Temple have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 3.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in South Temple
- Unemployment rate
- 5%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 39 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 9.7%
- Drive alone
- 70.2%
- Public transit
- 1.7%
- Walk to work
- 3.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.6%
South Temple vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Temple | 1,882 | $85,753 | $203,400 | $1,739 |
| Muhlenberg | 22,127 | $88,069 | $233,300 | $1,492 |
| Temple | 2,135 | $73,651 | $165,600 | $1,382 |
| Laureldale | 4,284 | $69,821 | $179,500 | $1,516 |
| Muhlenberg Park | 1,259 | $101,384 | $322,300 | — |
| Riverview Park | 3,619 | $114,598 | $258,100 | $1,446 |
| Hyde Park | 2,846 | $78,929 | $173,700 | $1,144 |
| Fox Chase | 1,575 | $121,417 | $285,200 | — |
| Greenfields | 986 | $78,830 | $268,500 | $2,015 |
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What is the median household income in South Temple, PA?
The median household income in South Temple is $85,753, 10% higher than the Pennsylvania median of $77,971 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in South Temple?
The median home value in South Temple is $203,400, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in South Temple?
The median gross rent in South Temple is $1,739 per month, about 28.2% of household income.
Is South Temple, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 10% higher than the Pennsylvania median; home values 20% lower than the state median; unemployment of 5%; a poverty rate of 11%. Minuses: an average commute of 39 minutes.
What is the median age in South Temple?
The median age in South Temple is 41.1 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in South Temple?
The average commute to work in South Temple is 39 minutes; 9.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in South Temple?
The unemployment rate in South Temple is 5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is South Temple?
33.3% of adults in South 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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