Median Age
44 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
24%
Temperance
Temperance, MI Area Guide
Avg Rent
$765
Population
8,823
Renter Mix
23% Rent
Everything you need in suburbia and more
Affordable
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Suburb
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Family-Friendly
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Golf
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Parks
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Lake
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Great Schools
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An affordable suburb with a tight-knit community perfectly describes Temperance, Michigan. Just west of Lake Erie and north of the Michigan-Ohio border, Temperance is a family-friendly small town with wonderful amenities. Ann Arbor, the University of Michigan, and other bigger city attractions are less than an hour from town. Three separate golf courses lie right outside of Temperance, but Giant Oak Golf Club is the town’s most popular spot in the northeast corner of the city. The waterfront views of Klinck Lake and the well-kept greens keeps residents coming back for more.
Carr Park is a favorable spot for kids in the area because of the playground, picnic area, grills, and ball fields and courts. Nearby banks, grocery stores, gas stations, and other necessary amenities can be found in town. Bedford Public Schools such as Jackman Road Elementary are highly rated and well-liked by Temperance residents. A great perk of living in this city are the local restaurants such as Village Pizzeria, Maggie’s Café, and Nick & Jimmy’s. After you find your reasonably priced apartment in Temperance, be sure to try these local hot spots.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$70,188
Average: $89,222
Education
1,910
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
4,060
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Temperance has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
23%
Non-Renters
77%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
18%
Other Education
82%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Temperance, MI is $587 for a studio, $765 for one bedroom, and $1,328 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Temperance has decreased by -0.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$765/month
614 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Temperance, MI is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Jackman Road Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
597 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
911 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,294 Students
School data provided by
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Jermain Park
- Jermain Meadow Nature Area
- Ottawa Park
- Ritter Planetarium and Brooks Observatory
- R. A. Stranahan Arboretum
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Eugene F Kranz Toledo Express
- Detroit Metro Wayne County
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.