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Temple, Texas real estate and neighborhood view

Bell County / Private City Guide

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Healthcare-job anchor with practical convenience and easy I-35 connectivity.

A healthcare and employment anchor with steady demand, growing amenities, and strong appeal for both primary-home buyers and investors.

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Housing Market

Temple Median Home Price And Housing Market Dashboard

Median Sale Price

$262,000

Jun 1, 2026-Aug 31, 2026 rolling sales snapshot

Active Listings

1,177

Redfin rolling period ending Aug 31, 2026

New Listings

506

Fresh inventory during Jun 1, 2026-Aug 31, 2026

Closed Sales

435

Homes sold during Jun 1, 2026-Aug 31, 2026

Days On Market

80

Median market time, Jun 1, 2026-Aug 31, 2026

Months Of Supply

4.8

Reported by Redfin for Jun 1, 2026-Aug 31, 2026

Latest public city-level data retrieved on September 25, 2026. Median sale price, listing counts, closed sales, median days on market, and months of supply come from Redfin Data Center's city-level Rolling 3 Months dataset, last updated Sep 3, 2026. These rolling city figures are market context, not a point-in-time inventory count or a valuation for a specific property.

Market Read

What The Numbers Mean For Buyers And Sellers

For Buyers

  • For buyers, use this rolling Temple city snapshot as context rather than a property valuation. Compare a specific home's condition, location, and recent comparable sales before deciding on an offer.
  • Citywide figures do not show the full variation by neighborhood, price band, property type, condition, or exact location within Temple.
  • The 1,177 active listings and 506 new listings are rolling-period figures; they do not guarantee that a particular home is currently available or negotiable.

For Sellers

  • For sellers, use the Temple citywide median and market-time figure as benchmarks. Compare the property with recent nearby sales and active competition before choosing a list price.
  • The citywide median and market-time figure do not value a specific home. Condition, improvements, lot, location, and nearby comparable sales can materially change the analysis.
  • Compare recent nearby sales with current competing listings before choosing a list price, especially when resale homes and builder inventory overlap.

Fresh Update

Temple Housing Market Updates

Jun 1, 2026-Aug 31, 2026

Temple market data for Jun 1, 2026-Aug 31, 2026

As of September 25, 2026, the latest public city-level data shows 1,177 active listings, 506 new listings, 435 closed sales, and a median sale price of $262,000 in Temple for the rolling Jun 1, 2026-Aug 31, 2026 period. Redfin's rolling city data for Jun 1, 2026-Aug 31, 2026 reports 1,177 active listings, 506 new listings, 435 closed sales, and a median sale price of $262,000.

  • Redfin reports a median sale price of $262,000 for Jun 1, 2026-Aug 31, 2026.
  • The city row records 435 closed sales and a median 80 days on market.
  • Redfin directly reports 4.8 months of supply for the same rolling period.

Housing

Housing Mix

  • 01Diverse stock of single-family homes from entry-level neighborhoods to higher-price suburban pockets.
  • 02Meaningful rental inventory supported by healthcare and regional employment demand.
  • 03Mix of older core housing and newer development in expanding edges of the city.

Living Here

The Temple experience, beyond the listing.

Market Character

  • Healthcare economy supports resilient local demand
  • More amenities than most Bell County alternatives
  • Good middle-ground between affordability and services

Getting Around

  • Baylor Scott & White campus

    ~5 – 20 min · Depends on neighborhood

  • Fort Hood

    ~30 – 45 min · I-14 West

  • Austin North

    ~60 – 80 min · I-35 South

Daily Life

  • Temple Mall / West Adams corridor

    Retail

  • H-E-B Plus

    Grocery

  • Home Depot + Lowe's

    Home Improvement

Healthcare

  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Temple

    Major Regional Hospital · In city

  • VA Medical Center

    Veterans Healthcare · In city

Neighborhoods

Temple Neighborhood Dashboard

West Temple / Lakewood Ranch

Newer suburban Temple with strong hospital-employee appeal and easier access to west-side retail and services.

$300K – $475K

This is one of Temple's cleanest choices for buyers who want newer inventory and a more polished suburban feel.

Pros

  • Good fit for Baylor Scott & White and west-side employment patterns
  • Large share of newer homes with easier expectation-setting
  • Family-friendly suburban profile

Watchouts

  • Price gaps versus older Temple can be meaningful
  • Subdivision competition can flatten resale pricing
  • Character buyers may find it more generic

School Pull

Temple ISD • Campus assignment should still be confirmed

Drive Pattern

~10–20 min to major Temple hospitals • ~20–30 min to Belton • ~55–70 min to Austin north

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Established Central / North Temple

Older Temple stock with wider condition spread, lower entry points, and stronger variation from block to block.

$180K – $320K

This is the value side of Temple, where buyers can still find entry-level options but need tighter property-level screening.

Pros

  • Better entry pricing than newer west-side Temple
  • Useful for first-time buyers or investors who underwrite carefully
  • Closer to older city amenities and corridors

Watchouts

  • Condition and block quality vary more sharply
  • Renovation and maintenance risk are more important
  • Not every area will fit the same buyer comfort level

School Pull

Temple ISD • Neighborhood-by-neighborhood review is important

Drive Pattern

Central Temple access • ~10–15 min to healthcare corridors • ~25–35 min to Belton or Killeen routes

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South Temple / Midway Corridor

A move-up pocket of Temple with larger homes, stronger retail proximity, and easier I-35 access.

$320K – $600K+

This segment competes with the nicer Belton and Harker Heights options for buyers who want more finished space without leaving Bell County.

Pros

  • More space and finish level than Temple's entry ranges
  • Good regional access via I-35
  • Often a better fit for long-term owner-occupant buyers

Watchouts

  • Prices can narrow the gap with Belton or even outer Williamson County choices
  • Inventory can be thinner at the strongest price points
  • Not every neighborhood carries the same prestige or convenience

School Pull

Temple ISD • Address-specific verification still matters

Drive Pattern

Easy I-35 access • ~10–20 min to west Temple employment • ~50–65 min to Round Rock / Austin north

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Schools

School Districts

Temple Independent School District

Temple ISD offers broad program variety with campus performance differences by attendance zone.

High Schools

Temple High School
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Belton Independent School District

Some Temple-area addresses route to Belton ISD depending on boundary location.

High Schools

Lake Belton High SchoolBelton High School
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Crime & Safety

Public Data And Research

Temple can vary significantly by corridor, so buyers should treat safety as an address-level review rather than a single citywide label.

Research Tip

Run property-level research before committing to any block.

Research Links

Temple Police Department→Temple Public Records Portal→FBI Crime Data Explorer→

Taxes

Property Tax Rates

City Snapshot

~2.1% – 2.3%

Tax rates vary by parcel, district, and exemptions. Verify current totals for any specific address.

Compare

Temple vs Belton, Killeen, Harker Heights

Belton

Historic downtown, school-driven demand, and easy access to lake country.

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Median Sale Price

$320,000

Active Listings

217

New Listings

99

Days On Market

70

Best fit: Buyers prioritizing Belton ISD, lake access, and a steadier owner-occupant feel over pure commuter convenience.

Killeen

Military-connected affordability with practical access to Fort Hood.

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Median Sale Price

$239,000

Active Listings

1,445

New Listings

689

Days On Market

63

Best fit: Buyers who want Bell County affordability, Fort Hood access, and flexible VA-loan or rental strategy options.

Harker Heights

Residential feel, Fort Hood access, and everyday convenience.

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Median Sale Price

$310,000

Active Listings

301

New Listings

147

Days On Market

64

Best fit: Buyers who want a more residential feel than Killeen without giving up practical Fort Hood access.

Temple real estate guidance

Is this Temple home a better value than similar options in Belton or Killeen?

Send me the address. I'll run a side-by-side against nearby alternatives and show where pricing and negotiation leverage are strongest.

Hayden Eastwood, REALTOR® with JBGoodwin REALTORS®, represents Central Texas buyers and sellers with property-level research, pricing context, and negotiation strategy.

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FAQ

Temple Housing Market Questions

What reporting period does this Temple market update cover?

This update uses Redfin's Rolling 3 Months city row for Temple, covering Jun 1, 2026-Aug 31, 2026 and last updated Sep 3, 2026. Every figure in this update comes from that same row.

What is the latest Temple median sale price?

Redfin reports a median sale price of $262,000 for Temple during the rolling Jun 1, 2026-Aug 31, 2026 period. This is a citywide median, not an estimate for a specific property.

How many listings does Redfin report for Temple?

For the rolling Jun 1, 2026-Aug 31, 2026 period, Redfin reports 1,177 active listings and 506 new listings in its Temple city row. These figures share the same reporting window.

What does Redfin report for Temple market time and supply?

Redfin reports a median of 80 days on market and 4.8 months of supply for Temple during Jun 1, 2026-Aug 31, 2026. The supply figure comes directly from Redfin's MONTHS OF SUPPLY field.