Relocation Guide, Temple, TX
Moving to Temple, Texas? Here's everything you need to know.
A no-fluff, locally-written guide to relocating to Temple: cost of living, neighborhoods, schools, taxes, climate, and what most people wish they'd known before the move.
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Temple at a glance
Population
85,000
Median home price
$260,000
Median rent
$1,250 / month
Cost of living index
92
Property tax
2.20% effective
Sales tax
8.25%
Summer avg high
96°F
Winter avg low
36°F
Why people move to Temple
Baylor Scott & White HQ drives healthcare jobs
Very affordable and stable
Central TX location
Family-friendly and safe
Where to live in Temple
A short guide to the neighborhoods newcomers actually consider.
Western Hills
Established, family-focused
Sammons Estates
Larger lots, quiet
Bird Creek
Newer, master-planned
Major employers
- · Baylor Scott & White Health (HQ)
- · McLane Company
- · Wilsonart
Schools
Temple ISD and Belton ISD.
Airports
- · Killeen-Fort Hood (GRK)
- · AUS (90 min)
What most newcomers wish they'd known
Smaller amenity set vs bigger metros
Property taxes are high
Job market centers on healthcare
Who thrives in Temple
Healthcare professionalsFamiliesRetirees
Moving to Temple from out of state?
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