Bell County

Temple, Texas

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.

Market Snapshot

Quick Stats

Average Median Price

$285,000

As of Q1 2026

Average Median Rent

$1,400-$2,000

City-level directional range

Population

~90K

City estimate

Housing

Housing Mix

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

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 School • Belton 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.

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.

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