Templeton, CA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 3/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
8,608 332.4M (US)
Median Age
43.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
72.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
43.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$114,155 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
94.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
6.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$782,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,049 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,871 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
71.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

San Luis Obispo County
3
San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles Metro Area
3
California
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

San Luis Obispo County
5
San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles Metro Area
5
California
5

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 44% of residents leaning left and 50% leaning right.

Liberal (45%) (51%) Conservative

Climate

Warm-summer Mediterranean climate. Warm dry summers and cool moist winters with moderate seasonal variation. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 0 49
Feb 4 0 52
Mar 3 0 55
Apr 1 0 59
May 0 0 63
Jun 0 0 68
Jul 0 0 72
Aug 0 0 72
Sep 0 0 69
Oct 1 0 63
Nov 2 0 55
Dec 3 0 48

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Schools

Templeton Middle
<1 miles, S · 2.8star
Eagle Canyon High
<1 miles, S · 3.2star

Colleges

Cuesta College
16 miles, SW · 1.9star
Laurus College
20 miles, S

Hospitals

Twin Cities Community Hospital
<1 miles, SW · 1.4star
French Hospital Medical Center
20 miles, S · 4.1star
Marian Regional Medical Center
45 miles, S · 3.2star

Airports

Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
92 miles, S · 1.4star
Meadows Field
94 miles, SE · 1star