City

Templeton, CA

1 ZIP code  ·  San Luis Obispo County  ·  California

👥10,248Population
💰$120,843Median HH Income▲ 58% above avg
🎂46.5Median Age
🏠$875,200Median Home Value▲ 214% above avg
🎓59.0%College Grads▲ 52% above avg
📊6.8%Unemployment▲ 39% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.6% Female 53.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 77.6%Hispanic: 15.8%Asian: 1.2%Other: 4.2%Race
White77.6%
Hispanic15.8%
Asian1.2%
Other4.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
21%
18–24
5%
25–44
20%
45–64
30%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.61
Below Poverty3.4% ▼ 66% below avg
College Grads59.0% ▲ 52% above avg
Unemployment6.8% ▲ 39% above avg
No HS Diploma42 (0.6%)
HS Graduate775 (10.8%)
Some College688 (9.6%)
Associates1,429 (20%)
Bachelors830 (11.6%)
Graduate Degree3,390 (47.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 10.8%Some College: 9.6%Associates: 20%Bachelors: 11.6%Graduate: 47.4%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad10.8%
Some College9.6%
Associates20.0%
Bachelors11.6%
Graduate47.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.1%Renter: 22.9%Tenure
Owner77.1%
Renter22.9%

Home Value Distribution

$50k–$100k
0%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
0%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
92%

Financials

Median HH Income$120,843 ▲ 58% above avg
Median Home Value$875,200 ▲ 214% above avg
Home/Income Ratio7.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,417/mo
Total Housing Units4,160
Vacant Units269

Income Distribution

Under $25k
4%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
17%
Over $200k
27%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
45%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
26%
2000+
60%
About Templeton, CA

Templeton is a city in California, located in San Luis Obispo County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 10,248 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.5 years.

Economically, Templeton is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $120,843 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.8%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Templeton is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $875,200, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,417 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Templeton is well-educated. 59.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (77.62%).

Templeton, CA offers residents above-average earning potential within California.

ZIP Codes in Templeton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
93465 10,248 $120,843 $875,200 $2,417 6.8% 59.0% 77.1%