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About
Life in Temple City
Living in Temple City means settling into a mature, financially stable neighborhood that's definitely not cheap—homes average over $930,000 and rent runs around $2,000 monthly, so you'll need solid income or savings to make it work. The community skews toward families and older residents; about 35% of households include children and nearly 20% are seniors, which creates a quieter, more settled vibe than you'd find in trendier LA neighborhoods. Your commute to central LA or other job centers will average around 31-32 minutes depending on traffic patterns, and you'll want a car since this is purely urban sprawl without meaningful public transit.
Temple City at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
43.4 yrs
Poverty Rate
8.7%
Foreign-Born
49.4%
Broadband Internet
94.7%
of households
Population Growth
-3.7%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics49.4% foreign-born, most often from China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan
Who lives in Temple City: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Temple City, the largest foreign-born group is from China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan (38.3%), and 39.1% of residents speak Chinese at home.
Under 18
21.2%
of residents
65 and Older
19.4%
of residents
Households with Kids
33.4%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
17.3%
of households
Married Couples
55.4%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.05
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent about average for CA
Rent, home values, and income in Temple City
In Temple City, home values are 31% above the CA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
50.9%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
28.4%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
113.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$6,945
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
62.9%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1959
median year built
Vacant Homes
4.5%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $1,072,565 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for CA
Unemployment in Temple City and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Temple City is close to the CA average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Temple City Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area
Commute30.9 min avg
How Temple City residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Temple City, most residents drive alone to work (69%), and 53% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 19 mi
Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR)
Medium hub3.2M passengers boarded in 2025
- 23 mi
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Major hub36.5M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 40% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Temple City runs 40% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
199.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,111
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Temple City Police Department
Natural DisastersHigh Wind most common — 21 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Very High
100.0 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Los Angeles County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Los Angeles County, which includes Temple City, the most common type is high wind, with 21 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 21 | High Wind | $3,000 |
| 2024 | 27 | High Wind | $5,000 |
| 2023 | 21 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2022 | 7 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2021 | 5 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2020 | 4 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 2 | Wildfire | None reported |
| 2018 | 3 | Debris Flow | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
172 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Los Angeles County, county-wide
Temple City is less than 1% of Los Angeles County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality74 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Los Angeles County, which includes Temple City, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
74
Good Days
39
per year
Moderate Days
228
per year
Unhealthy Days
32
per year
Los Angeles County, county-wide
Temple City is less than 1% of Los Angeles County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate85°F summers, 46°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Temple City has warm summers (avg high 85°F) and warm winters (avg low 46°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
73°/54°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
85°/64°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
80°/57°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
68°/46°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
15.7"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
64
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
1
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
33
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 69°F | 46°F | 3.56" |
| Feb | 68°F | 47°F | 4.22" |
| Mar | 71°F | 51°F | 2.53" |
| Apr | 74°F | 53°F | 0.61" |
| May | 76°F | 58°F | 0.48" |
| Jun | 81°F | 62°F | 0.13" |
| Jul | 86°F | 65°F | 0.04" |
| Aug | 88°F | 66°F | 0.00" |
| Sep | 87°F | 64°F | 0.13" |
| Oct | 81°F | 57°F | 0.61" |
| Nov | 74°F | 51°F | 0.92" |
| Dec | 68°F | 45°F | 2.44" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Temple City
Uninsured
4.3%
of residents
No hospitals inside Temple City's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Bhc Alhambra Hospital
Psychiatric · 2.1 mi away · Rosemead
Usc Arcadia Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.6 mi away · Arcadia
San Gabriel Valley Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.7 mi away · San Gabriel
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education23.7:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Temple City
Temple City's student/teacher ratio is 23.7:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 42.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
9
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
42.7%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
23.7:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Temple City (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 26,140 students · in-state tuition $1,364 · 35% graduate · median earnings $49,600 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 22,688 students · in-state tuition $1,400 · 35% graduate
Public · 2-year · 21,466 students · in-state tuition $1,180 · 33% graduate · median earnings $47,494 (10 yrs after entry)
University of Southern California
14.1 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 20,443 students · in-state tuition $75,162 · 93% graduate · median earnings $103,420 (10 yrs after entry)
California State University-Los Angeles
6.8 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 19,562 students · in-state tuition $7,530 · 69% graduate · median earnings $62,555 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 11,198 students · in-state tuition $1,238 · 20% graduate · median earnings $42,194 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, 41 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Temple City
Temple City has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area (41 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
41 mi awayJuan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
50 mi awayCésar E. Chávez National Monument
National Monument
83 mi awayPublic Libraries in Temple City
Temple City Library
5939 Golden West Ave., Temple City
Cities Near Temple City
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Temple City?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Temple City FAQ
Is Temple City, California affordable?⌄
Temple City's median rent is $2,135/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $104,425/year. Median home value is $961,800.
Is Temple City, California safe?⌄
Temple City's violent crime rate was 199 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1111 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Temple City, California?⌄
Temple City has an unemployment rate of 5.3%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Temple City, California?⌄
The cost of living in Temple City is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,135/month and median household income is $104,425/year. The median home value is $961,800. About 51% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Temple City, California?⌄
The average commute in Temple City is 31 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from