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Temple City, CA


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Temple City, California

Temple City, California, in Los Angeles county, is 2 miles NE of Rosemead, California (center to center) and 11 miles E of Los Angeles, California. The city is conveniently located inside the Los Angeles - Long Beach metropolitan area. There are an estimated 33,377 people in Temple City.

The People and Families of Temple City

In Temple City, about 51% of adults are married. Families have pride of place in Temple City, and much of the housing seems designed with families in mind.

Approximately 51% of Temple City is non-white. In California, the city is known for its racial diversity.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Temple City had a median family income of $54,455.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, John Kerry was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($18,500) in Temple City. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

Crime and Safety

The low crime rate is a boost to quality of living and housing values in Temple City.

Temple City Housing

Approximately 63% of housing in Temple City is owner-occupied. Dwellings tend to be older, with average home age more advanced in the city than you'll find in other cities.

Commuting

In Temple City, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Temple City strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in California):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyTemple City Racial Diversity
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Temple City Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Temple City, CA

Comparing Temple City to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in California (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity1010
Age of the Population98
Female Share of the Population89
Senior Citizens78
Well-Paid Single Women56
Well-Paid Single Men45
Male Share of the Population32
Children Under 5 Years Old23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size96
Portion of People Married87

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults77
Median Family Income66
People Above Poverty66
People in Middle Class or Better56

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home86
Public Transportation Use77
Walking and Biking to Work42
Short Commute Times23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals76
Seasonal and Vacation Housing65
Affordability of Property Taxes65
Affordability of Rents35
People Living Alone35
Housing Recently Built21

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime1010
Low Violent Crime89

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