Neighborhood in Temple, Bell County

Living in South Temple, Temple

C-

8th of 11areas in Temple
Overall score 38 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Temple overall: D

South Temple covers part of Temple, TX, home to about 13,400 people. It gets a C-, just below the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 8th of 11 areas we score in Temple. It does best on getting around and worst on home ownership.

  • Short commutes
  • Lots of parks
  • Tornado risk is very high
  • Hail risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store1.1 mi
Pharmacy1.2 mi
Park0.6 mi
Cafe0.9 mi
Restaurant0.7 mi
Gym1.1 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.6 mi
Childcare0.8 mi
Library2.3 mi

Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.

Population
13,370
Median rent
$1,470
Median home value
$296,000
Household income
$83,700
Average commute
18 min
Homes owned
57%
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What it's like to live in South Temple

South Temple is an area in Temple with about 13,400 residents, homes built around 1996, a mix of owners and renters and 31% of households with children.

Our grade for South Temple is C-. That puts it 8th of 11 areas we grade in Temple, a city that gets a D overall.

Pros of living in South Temple

No clear standouts in our data.

Cons of living in South Temple

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $1,470, 19% higher than the Temple median.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes, hail and winter storms as very high in this part of town.

South Temple report card

Each grade compares South Temple with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.

  • Cost of living: grade C

    Median rent $1,470, homes cost 3.5x income.

    47 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D+

    Median household income $83,700, 8.9% unemployed.

    27 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade C-

    Nearby schools average 77 of 100 on the state rating.

    32 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    No full year of crime data from local police.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade C-

    Some everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    39 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade B+

    Average commute 18 min, 14% work from home.

    78 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B

    43% have a bachelor’s degree.

    67 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D+

    14% of adults uninsured.

    28 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D+

    57% of homes owner-occupied.

    26 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C+

    93% of homes have broadband.

    49 of 100 vs TX areas

South Temple compared with Temple

Better than Temple

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 43%12 points higher than Temple (31%)
  • Median household income: $83,70023% higher than Temple ($68,204)
  • Average commute: 18 min16% lower than Temple (21 min)

Worse than Temple

  • Median rent: $1,47019% higher than Temple ($1,231)
  • Vacant homes: 10.0%2 points higher than Temple (7.5%)
  • Unemployment rate: 8.9%2 points higher than Temple (6.6%)

Closest public schools

Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.

  • DThornton ElementaryElementary, Temple ISD1.2 mi
  • CTravis Science AcademyMiddle, Temple ISD1.4 mi
  • CTemple High SchoolHigh, Temple ISD2.9 mi

Cost of living in South Temple

Median rent in South Temple is $1,470 a month, 19% higher than the Temple median. A household would need about $59,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $296,000, 24% higher than the Temple median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,963 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereTempleTexas
Median rent19% higher than Temple$1,470$1,231$1,403
Median home value24% higher than Temple$296,000$239,000$283,800
Home value to incomeAbout the same as Temple3.5x3.5x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rentAbout the same as Temple50%50%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them5 points higher than Temple57%52%63%
Vacant homes2 points higher than Temple10.0%7.5%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Temple199619911992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,963
Mortgage payment
$1,620
Property tax
$343
Median rent, for comparison
$1,470

Based on a $296,000 home in South Temple, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median for the surrounding Census tract, or the county where that is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.

Work, income and getting around

MeasureHereTempleTexas
Median household income23% higher than Temple$83,700$68,204$78,476
Unemployment rate2 points higher than Temple8.9%6.6%5.3%
People below the poverty lineAbout the same as Temple15%16%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher12 points higher than Temple43%31%34%
Average commute16% lower than Temple18 min21 min27 min
Workers who work from home2 points higher than Temple14%11%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Temple0.2%1.1%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet3 points higher than Temple93%90%91%

Natural hazard risk

FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.

  • River floodingLow
  • HurricanesModerate
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresHigh
  • Winter stormsVery high
  • Strong windModerate

Who lives in South Temple

Under 1828%
18 to 3423%
35 to 6431%
65 and over18%
Race and ethnicity
White58%
Hispanic or Latino28%
Black6.5%
Asian3.5%
Other or more than one race4.3%

Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.

Other neighborhoods in Temple

  1. 1B+Lakewood RanchMedian rent $1,910
  2. 2BNorth TempleMedian rent $1,760
  3. 3B-Northwest TempleMedian rent $1,740
  4. 4C+Wyndham HillMedian rent $1,620
  5. 5C+Southwest TempleMedian rent $1,170
  6. 6C+Northeast TempleMedian rent $1,060
  7. 7CWest TempleMedian rent $1,730
  8. 9D+Central TempleMedian rent $1,220

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. D+Elm ParkLubbock
  2. C-South LufkinLufkin
  3. C-Central RockportRockport

Questions about South Temple

Is South Temple a good place to live?

South Temple covers part of Temple, TX, home to about 13,400 people. It gets a C-, just below the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 8th of 11 areas we score in Temple. It does best on getting around and worst on home ownership.

How much does it cost to live in South Temple?

Renters in South Temple pay a median of $1,470 a month, 19% higher than the Temple median. The median home is worth $296,000, 24% higher than the Temple median. A median home costs 3.5x the median household income, compared with 3.5x across Temple.

What schools serve South Temple?

The closest rated public schools are Thornton Elementary (elementary, rated D), Travis Science Academy (middle, rated C) and Temple High School (high, rated C). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area groups 8 Census block groups in this part of Temple that have no neighborhood name on the map. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.