Neighborhood in Temple, Bell County

Living in West Temple, Temple

C

7th of 11areas in Temple
Overall score 42 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Temple overall: D

West Temple covers part of Temple, TX, home to about 12,000 people. It gets a C, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 7th of 11 areas we score in Temple. It does best on schools and worst on getting around.

  • Tornado risk is very high
  • Heat wave risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store1.5 mi
Pharmacy1.4 mi
Park0.8 mi
Cafe1.3 mi
Restaurant0.8 mi
Gym0.8 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.6 mi
Childcare1.4 mi
Library2.5 mi

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

Population
12,030
Median rent
$1,730
Median home value
$289,000
Household income
$97,600
Average commute
26 min
Homes owned
66%
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What it's like to live in West Temple

West Temple is an area in Temple with about 12,000 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2007), mostly owner-occupied (66%) and 47% of households with children.

Our grade for West Temple is C. That puts it 7th of 11 areas we grade in Temple, a city that gets a D overall.

Pros of living in West Temple

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $97,600, 43% higher than the Temple median.

Cons of living in West Temple

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $1,730, 41% higher than the Temple median.
  • Longer commutes. The average commute is 26 minutes, against 21 for Temple as a whole.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes, heat waves and hail as very high in this part of town.

West Temple report card

Each grade compares West 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 $1,730, homes cost 3.0x income.

    49 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C

    Median household income $97,600, 4.8% unemployed.

    44 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade B

    Nearby schools average 84 of 100 on the state rating.

    65 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 D+

    Some everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    30 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D

    Average commute 26 min, 14% work from home.

    22 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade C+

    33% have a bachelor’s degree.

    51 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade C-

    13% of adults uninsured.

    32 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C

    66% of homes owner-occupied.

    44 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C+

    93% of homes have broadband.

    50 of 100 vs TX areas

West Temple compared with Temple

Better than Temple

  • Median household income: $97,60043% higher than Temple ($68,204)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 66%13 points higher than Temple (52%)
  • Home value to income: 3.0x16% lower than Temple (3.5x)

Worse than Temple

  • Median rent: $1,73041% higher than Temple ($1,231)
  • Average commute: 26 min22% higher than Temple (21 min)

Closest public schools

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

  • BCharter Oak ElementaryElementary, Belton ISD1 mi
  • BBonham MiddleMiddle, Temple ISD1.7 mi
  • BBelton High SchoolHigh, Belton ISD2.4 mi

Cost of living in West Temple

Median rent in West Temple is $1,730 a month, 41% higher than the Temple median. A household would need about $69,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $289,000, 21% higher than the Temple median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,994 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereTempleTexas
Median rent41% higher than Temple$1,730$1,231$1,403
Median home value21% higher than Temple$289,000$239,000$283,800
Home value to income16% lower than Temple3.0x3.5x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent2 points lower than Temple48%50%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them13 points higher than Temple66%52%63%
Vacant homes1 points lower than Temple6.2%7.5%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Temple200719911992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,994
Mortgage payment
$1,582
Property tax
$412
Median rent, for comparison
$1,730

Based on a $289,000 home in West 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 income43% higher than Temple$97,600$68,204$78,476
Unemployment rate2 points lower than Temple4.8%6.6%5.3%
People below the poverty line2 points lower than Temple14%16%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher2 points higher than Temple33%31%34%
Average commute22% higher than Temple26 min21 min27 min
Workers who work from home3 points higher than Temple14%11%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit1 points lower than Temple0%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 floodingModerate
  • HurricanesHigh
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresVery high
  • Winter stormsVery high
  • Strong windHigh

Who lives in West Temple

Under 1834%
18 to 3418%
35 to 6437%
65 and over10%
Race and ethnicity
White59%
Hispanic or Latino22%
Black12%
Asian2.4%
Other or more than one race5.1%

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. 8C-South TempleMedian rent $1,470
  8. 9D+Central TempleMedian rent $1,220

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. CTwin CreeksMansfield
  2. CWildwood EstatesMansfield
  3. BNortheast MissionMission

Questions about West Temple

Is West Temple a good place to live?

West Temple covers part of Temple, TX, home to about 12,000 people. It gets a C, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 7th of 11 areas we score in Temple. It does best on schools and worst on getting around.

How much does it cost to live in West Temple?

Renters in West Temple pay a median of $1,730 a month, 41% higher than the Temple median. The median home is worth $289,000, 21% higher than the Temple median. A median home costs 3.0x the median household income, compared with 3.5x across Temple.

What schools serve West Temple?

The closest rated public schools are Charter Oak Elementary (elementary, rated B), Bonham Middle (middle, rated B) and Belton High School (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area groups 4 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.