SGV Core · Los Angeles County · Historical edition: May 2026
Temple City, California
Mid-SGV value · Top-10% statewide schools · Internationally connected community
Explore housing, schools, and local amenities in Temple City, with a historical market snapshot from May 2026 and links to its sources.
Historical snapshot from the May 2026 guide. Figures describe the periods shown; they are not current market quotes. Source websites may now show newer data. Ask Annie for a current comparison for the property you are considering.
Median Sale Price
$1.0M
January 2026 · -10.1% YoY
Source: Redfin
Zillow Home Value Index
$1.11M
+1.8% YoY · smoothed value
Source: Zillow ZHVI
District Rank in CA
#115
Top 10% of 1,908 CA districts
Source: Niche · CDE testing data
District Math Proficiency
65%
Versus 34% California state average
Source: CDE testing data
Schools · Historical guide
Temple City Unified School District
Temple City USD is one of the strongest mid-tier districts in California — ranked #115 of 1,908 statewide (top 10%). District-wide math proficiency runs 65% versus California's 34% state average, and reading proficiency hits 71% versus 47% statewide. Consistent academic results at reasonable home prices make it one of the SGV's quiet long-term value plays.Ratings reflect the historical guide. Confirm current programs, admission rules, and the exact address with the district; city boundaries and ratings do not establish enrollment eligibility.
Temple City High School
Grades 9–12 · Public
8/10 GreatSchools rating with a 96% graduation rate; math and reading scores well above state averages, plus a strong AP program and university-placement pipeline.
Source: GreatSchools · Niche
Oak Avenue Intermediate
Grades 6–8 · Public
A highly ranked middle school with math scores far above the state average. Feeds into Temple City High and is a common landing point for families relocating into the district.
Source: Niche · Temple City USD
Longden & Cloverly Elementary
Grades K–5 · Public
Both Longden and Cloverly Elementary score 8–9/10. Attendance zone matters — Longden boundary blocks command measurable premiums over surrounding inventory.
Source: GreatSchools · Temple City USD
Who Lives Here
Demographics & community
Population
~35,400
2024 estimate
Median Household Income
$104,425
2024 estimate · above LA County median
Median Age
43.4
Established multi-generational families
Family Poverty Rate
7.6%
Lower than the national average
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau · Data USA · Census Reporter · California-demographics.com
Lifestyle Anchors
Why people buy in Temple City
Camellia Festival
One of the SGV's oldest community events — running since 1944, anchoring civic identity every February.
Las Tunas Drive Corridor
The city's commercial spine — restaurants, bakeries, and small-business density that make Temple City a regional dining draw.
Mid-Density Single-Family
Mid-century single-family stock on standard suburban lots — well-suited for family configurations, ADU additions, and consistent rebuild value.
SGV Connectivity
Central SGV location with strong access to Arcadia, San Gabriel, Pasadena, and the 10/210/605 grid — equidistant to most regional centers.
Schools & Services
Several district schools run dual-language and Mandarin programs, and Annie handles the full transaction in English and 中文.
Stable Property-Tax Base
Long-tenure ownership means many homes carry Prop 13-protected tax bases that transfer to family members.
Plan your next move
Compare the property, then the price.
A citywide median does not account for a particular home’s condition, lot, layout, or transaction terms. Bring the address, your timing, and your priorities to a conversation with Annie.
Sources & Methodology
Sources for this historical guide
This guide retains the May 2026 edition. The links below identify the original providers and may now show later periods. Sale medians and modeled home-value indices measure different things and should not be combined. Use the observation period shown with each figure.
Considering Temple City?
Let’s talk pricing, schools & timing
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