Median Age
37 Years
Largest Age Group
25-34 Years
Approximately 17% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
16%
Temple Terrace, FL Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,376
Population
27,040
Renter Mix
52% Rent
A laid-back Tampa suburb near major amenities
Suburban
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Scenic
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Peaceful
Located about nine miles northeast of Downtown Tampa, Temple Terrace is a tranquil suburb with a small-town sense of community. Temple Terrace offers residents a wide variety of apartments and houses available for rent in tree-dense neighborhoods.
Although Temple Terrace is largely residential, the community enjoys a broad range of commercial offerings in strip malls and plazas primarily on East Fowler Avenue and North 56th Street. There are plenty of opportunities to take in Temple Terrace’s natural beauty as well, with fantastic recreational venues like Riverhills Park and Lettuce Lake Park in town.
Temple Terrace’s convenient locale is part of its allure, boasting quick access to the University of South Florida, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, the Museum of Science and Industry, and Florida State Fairgrounds. Commuting and traveling from Temple Terrace is a breeze with direct access to Interstate 75.
Explore the City
The Reverend Billy Graham plaque is one of the historic plaques in the Temple Terrace region.
Buy local groceries at the Winn Dixie in the Temple Terrace neighborhood.
Catch a good read at the Temple Terrace Public Library in the Temple Terrace neighborhood.
Midcentury homes are one of the different style of homes in the Temple Terrace neighborhood.
The Angel of Hope bricks remember lost children in Riverside Park in the Temple Terrace region.
The entrance to Lewis Elementary School invites all young learners in the Temple Terrace area.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$61,010
Average: $85,025
Education
9,590
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
14,223
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Temple Terrace has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
52%
Non-Renters
48%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
29%
Other Education
71%
Rent Trends
As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in Temple Terrace, FL is $1,373 for one bedroom, $1,667 for two bedrooms, and $2,016 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Temple Terrace has decreased by -1.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,373/month
719 Sq Ft
House
$2,183/month
1,381 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,379/month
807 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,965/month
1,447 Sq Ft
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Temple Terrace, FL is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Riverhills Elementary Magnet School
Public
Grades PK-5
459 Students
Temple Terrace Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
582 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
521 Students
Public
Grades K-8
489 Students
Public
Grades K-5
77 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
749 Students
Public
Grades K-8
489 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
116 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
116 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Takomah Trail Park
- MOSI
- University of South Florida Botanical Gardens
- Trout Creek Park
- Lettuce Lake Park
Airports
- Tampa International
- St Pete-Clearwater International
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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 June 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.