Apartments for rent in Temple, TX

Temple, Texas is a town with a population of approximately 72,000. Families with young children are a common sight, as kids under 5 account for an above-average percentage of the community. The majority of Temple residents own their homes, and 45% of residents rent. Renting remains an affordable option, though, as the city boasts a relatively low average rent of $901/month. Over the course of a year, renters in Temple will save around $1,500 compared to the state average.

Averaging about 20 minutes, Temple's commute time is quicker than the state average of about 27 minutes. Many residents (41%) drive their car or truck to work, while public transit isn't used widely. Walking isn't a common method of commuting to work.

Compared to the Texas average, Temple has a relatively high number of residents over the age of 25 with an Associate's degree (6%). Additionally, 11% have earned a Bachelor's degree and 5% possess a Master's or Doctoral degree. Many Temple residents work in one of two industries: healthcare and retail. Combined, these industries account for 17% of the workforce in the city. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, 7% of the city's population works in sales, which ranks as the top profession in the city. With an average annual income of just over $63K, Temple workers bring in less than their peers elsewhere in the state. Temple's average income also trails the national average ($73,345).