Living in Temple Terrace, FL
Suburb in Florida
Temple Terrace is a suburb in Florida, home to about 27,000 people, with 2.8 million living within 31 mi. Day to day, there is some transit, though many people drive. Life moves at a fast pace, and homes are mostly apartments.
Is Temple Terrace a good place to live? Pros and cons
👍 Pros
- Strong healthcare: 10 top-rated (4–5★) hospitals within 31 mi
- Easy flying: TPA is 11 mi away
- Low taxes: no state income tax, 0.79% property tax
- Safe: violent crime is 0.7× the US rate (FBI 2019)
👎 Cons
- Fewer family amenities than most places
- Fewer outdoor escapes: no big hills or water close by
- Weaker public schools: test results below the US average
- Few dog parks: 36 within 9 mi
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Key facts
Living in Temple Terrace: common questions
What is the cost of living in Temple Terrace?
A typical 3-bedroom home is worth about $332k, and a 3-bedroom rents for about $2,530 a month including utilities. Overall living costs are close to the US average (index 101, where the US is 100).
What are taxes like in Temple Terrace?
Florida has no state income tax, and homeowners here pay about 0.79% of their home's value in property tax each year.
Is Temple Terrace safe?
Violent crime is well below the national rate (0.7× in FBI 2019 data).
How are the schools in Temple Terrace?
Public schools in Temple Terrace test below the US average in math and reading (2018–19 state tests, put on one national scale with NAEP), with about 16 students per teacher.
What is the weather like in Temple Terrace?
Temple Terrace is warm all year: winter days average around 73°F and summer days around 91°F.
Does Temple Terrace get natural disasters?
Natural disaster risk is moderate, mainly from flooding, hurricanes and tornadoes: 13 federally declared disasters have hit the county since 2000, and FEMA expects about 0.72 deaths or injuries per 100,000 residents a year.
What is the nearest major airport to Temple Terrace?
The nearest major airport is TPA, about 11 mi away.
How Temple Terrace scores
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