About Temple Texas | Temple Chamber of Commerce

Welcome to Temple, a town with a heart as big as Texas.
Temple welcomes all who come to this great city, whether it be new families, new industries, or new residents to Baylor Scott and White Health.
Temple has a diverse population of about 78,000, with an average age of 35. The cost of living in Temple is 14.3% lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live, work and play.
Temple has superior healthcare, a wide selection of shopping, excellent schools and amazing choices in parks, recreation and fitness.
Temple is located in the heart of the triangle created between Dallas, Austin and Houston. This strategic location along the I-35 corridor continues to benefit the city’s growth and development.
The five key industries in Temple that contribute to the area’s economic stability are Manufacturing, Distribution, Health and Life Sciences, Aviation and Maintenance Repair Operations, and Security and Intelligence.
Temple is the center for Health and Life Sciences in Central Texas. With four large healthcare providers locally, excellent research facilities and comprehensive medical education available through local universities.
The educational institutions are a source of pride, offering students numerous choices depending on their interests and goals. The city has four school districts within the city limits offering programming from International Baccalaureate to career and technology certifications. There are also many private and charter schools in the city. Opportunities for higher education are available through four regional institutions, Temple College, Central Texas College, Texas A&M University Central Texas and the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor.
There are a wide variety of homes in a range of style, size and price available in Temple. From custom homes to historic charmers plus something for the first-time-home-buyer in “kid-friendly” communities with amenities such as neighborhood parks. The average price of a home in Temple is $157,000 and is well below the national average. There are also a variety of apartments and town homes to suit your lifestyle.
Temple is an active community with 58 parks and 18 miles of hike and bike trails. Throughout the year, the Parks Department provides special events and programs for residents and visitors to improve their quality of life. Temple is also home to the Central Texas Bark Park for man’s best friend.
The Cultural Activities Center, Temple Civic Theatre and Temple Symphony Orchestra provide culturally enriching experiences including classes, lectures, concerts and productions.
The area is also home to several museums, Bell County Museum, the Czech Heritage Museum and the Railroad & Heritage Museum--each offering a wealth of information in their permanent exhibits and hosting various traveling exhibits throughout the year.
There are a variety of options for shopping and dining in Temple. From boutiques to big-box and homegrown to chain restaurants, Temple offers an array of options for residents and visitors. There are also countless family-friendly activities on any given weekend throughout the year.
There is no friendlier, more welcoming city to live in. Welcome to Temple, we’re glad you’re here.
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