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Temple, GA

Temple, GA.

Population: 19,882 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Temple, GA is $283,377 — down 0.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $295,000 after a median 54 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,870/month. 6 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with tornado, cold wave, hail the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$283,377

Typical home value

-0.3%

1-year change

54

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$283,377
1-year appreciation
-0.3%
3-year appreciation
+1.3%
5-year appreciation
+27.6%
10-year appreciation
+128.5%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2024)
$290,260
House Price Index (state)
429.4 (+1.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$295,000
Median list price
$310,450
Median price per sqft
$166
1-year sale-price change
+3.5%
Median days on market
54 days
Homes sold (recent period)
85
For-sale inventory
98
Sale-to-list ratio
98.7%
Active listings
107
1-year forecast
+0.9%
Days to pending
80 days
New listings (monthly)
30

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,870/mo
1-year rent change
-2.1%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,554/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,619/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,762/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,099/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,493/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
96.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$20.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
6
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
2
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
16.1 : 1
School districts serving the area
Carroll County, Paulding County
Schools include
Temple Elementary School, Temple High School, Temple Middle School, Villa Rica Middle, Providence Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
tornado, cold wave, hail, ice storm, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
tornado: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Moderate · ice storm: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
7
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 78% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
82.9%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
61.0°F
Average high
73.0°F
Average low
50.0°F
Annual precipitation
54.4 in
Annual snowfall
0.6 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8a (extreme annual low 10 to 15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
6,390
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
11,377

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
5
Nearest national park
Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park (27 mi)
National parks include
Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park, Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park, Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area
Airports within 30 mi
33
Nearest airport
Ayresouth Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Fulton County Airport Brown Field (FTY) (28 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
31
Hospitals include
FLOYD CHEROKEE MEDICAL CENTER, NORTHEAST ALABAMA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, TANNER MEDICAL CENTER-EAST ALABAMA
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.5 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+717 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1998
Housing built before 1970
8.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
44.4%
Median annual property tax
$1,754
Mean commute to work
34 min
Households with broadband internet
75.2%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
39,158
Average weekly wage
$1,182
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,065

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

TempleState medianUS median
Typical home value$283,377$258,265$288,527
Median sale price$295,000$305,450$325,000
Median days on market54 days64 days51 days
Typical rent$1,870/mo$1,771/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$1,754$1,615$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Temple, GA?
$283,377.
What is the median sale price in Temple, GA?
$295,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Temple, GA?
Median days on market: 54 days.
What is typical rent in Temple, GA?
Typical rent: $1,870/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Temple, GA?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: tornado, cold wave, hail, ice storm, lightning.
Is Temple, GA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Temple, GA. 7 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is X. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Temple, GA?
Risk to homes is higher than 78% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Temple, GA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Temple, GA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Temple, GA?
6 schools (3 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Temple, GA walkable?
Walkability index: 5.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Temple, GA?
Regional Price Parity: 96.3 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP code for Temple

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