Temple Terrace

The large oak trees are magnificant in Temple Terrace.
The original clubhouse is open to the public in the Temple Terrace neighborhood.
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.

Temple Terrace, FL Area Guide

Avg Rent

$1,358

Population

27,040

Renter Mix

52% Rent

A laid-back Tampa suburb near major amenities

Suburban Scenic Peaceful Affordable

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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Median Age

37 Years

Largest Age Group

25-34 Years

Approximately 17% of Residents

Under 20

23%

Over 65

16%

Housing Distribution

Temple Terrace has more renters than homeowners.

Renters
52%
Non-Renters
48%

Education Distribution

Review this city's overall education levels.

Bachelor's or Higher
29%
Other Education
71%

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Temple Terrace, FL is $1,372 for one bedroom, $1,652 for two bedrooms, and $2,088 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Temple Terrace has decreased by -4.0% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,372/month
723 Sq Ft
House
$2,533/month
1,642 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,415/month
857 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,025/month
1,568 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

40 / 100

Limited Public Transit

Transit

20 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

90 / 100

Moderately Bikeable

Bikeability

60 / 100

Schools

Riverhills Elementary Magnet School

Public

Grades PK-5

495 Students

Lewis Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

602 Students

Temple Terrace Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

462 Students

Woodmont Charter School

Public

Grades K-8

704 Students

Village Of Excellence Academy

Public

Grades K-5

180 Students

Woodmont Charter School

Public

Grades K-8

704 Students

Greco Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

700 Students

Focus Academy

Public

Grades 6-12

123 Students

Focus Academy

Public

Grades 6-12

123 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Takomah Trail Park
  • MOSI
  • University of South Florida Botanical Gardens
  • Trout Creek Park
  • Lettuce Lake Park

Commuter Rail

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 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.