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Temple

#4 in Best Places to Live in Bell County
  • B+
    Overall Grade
  • Town in Texas
  • 185 reviews
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      B
    2. Crime & Safety
      C
    3. Housing
      B
    4. Nightlife
      B
    5. Good for Families
      B
    6. Diversity
      A+
    7. Jobs
      B+
    8. Weather
      B+
    9. Cost of Living
      B+
    10. Health & Fitness
      B-
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B
    12. Commute
      B+
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    Temple is a town in Texas with a population of 71,795. Temple is in Bell County. Living in Temple offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Temple there are a lot of parks. Many families and young professionals live in Temple and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Temple are above average.
    Population
    71,795

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $132,200
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $843
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      46%
    • Own
      54%
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    Temple Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      136.1
      282.7
    • Murder
      15.9
      6.1
    • Rape
      92.5
      40.7
    • Robbery
      67.4
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      451.7
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,859.8
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      251
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      16%
    • 10-17 years
      11%
    • 18-24 years
      9%
    • 25-34 years
      15%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      11%
    • 55-64 years
      11%
    • 65+ years
      15%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      10%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      17%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      33%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      29%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      11%
      13%

    Working in Temple

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $49,970
    National
    $55,322
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    Temple Reviews

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    I like the support they show the local football teams but I think they show support the kids other ways like donating for school, having a community back to school bash, and after school programs. Also get the kids involved with fitness and provide them resources whenever they go to college. Also start adding more places to the town we barely have a mall it has no good store within it. Add more food restaurants like cheddars, smoothie king, or tropical smoothie cafe. Allow small businesses to thrive because they all end up quitting in the future.
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    I have lived in Temple for two years now, I came from upstate NY. Here in Temple people are friendly, genuine, honest, and polite! You lose your cell phone and wallet it is returned to you...everything intact! There are plenty of eateries, salons, stores, and parks! Down the road from me is a nature trail! I love Lion's Park. They have several playgrounds and one is covered to keep the hot sun off you while you play. They also have two dog parks! Miller's Park has a nice playground, a splash pad, and clean rest rooms! Life in Temple is simple and easy. Everything you need is here and easy to get to, but far enough away to enjoy the quiet.
    I have lived in Temple, Texas all my life and there are many sites to see. We have one of the largest hospitals in the United States. The residents are great people here. Great place to raise a family. So come on down and join us, you will not be disappointed!