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Templeton, CA
Census-designated place in San Luis Obispo County, California.
Population
9,580
Land area
7.9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,211
ZIP codes
0
Templeton and its ZIP codes
Templeton at a glance
- Templeton is about 4.8 times as dense as California as a whole.
- The median household income is $117,063, 18% above the California median of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $810,400 (10% above California) and median rent is $2,533 a month.
Local data for Templeton, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Templeton, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$117,063
Poverty rate
4.2%
Median home value
$810,400
Median rent
$2,533/mo
Homeownership
73.5%
Bachelor's or higher
40.9%
Median age
39.7
Average commute
20.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,276), Mexican Americans (1,124), German Americans (919).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for San Luis Obispo County. PPP loans are for Templeton.
Unemployment rate
4.7%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$64,561
121,634 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$77,564
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.1B
FY 2026, $7,342 per person
How people get to work
Templeton, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.2%
- Carpooled7.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home8.6%
Average one-way commute: 20.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Templeton, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
118
Countywide, mostly high wind
Flood insurance policies
1,183
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 34°F
15.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Templeton, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
25.7%
U.S. 33.3% -7.6 pts
Diabetes
9.3%
U.S. 12.1% -2.8 pts
Smoking
9.2%
U.S. 12.8% -3.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.4%
U.S. 11.1% -5.7 pts
Cities near Templeton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AtascaderoCity | 5.4 mi | 26.1 |
| El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles)City | 5.9 mi | 19.9 |
| Garden FarmsCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.1 |
| CrestonCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| CayucosCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3.1 |
| Santa MargaritaCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| San MiguelCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.7 |
| Whitley GardensCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.3 |
| Lake NacimientoCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 10.5 |
| Morro BayCity | 15 mi | 5.3 |
| California Polytechnic State UniversityCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.5 |
| Los OsosCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 12.8 |
| ShandonCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 2.9 |
| San Luis ObispoCity | 20 mi | 13.6 |
| Oak ShoresCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 5.1 |
| CambriaCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 8.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Templeton, CA in?
- Templeton is in San Luis Obispo County, California.
- What is the population of Templeton, CA?
- About 9,580 people live in Templeton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Templeton?
- Nearby places include Atascadero (5.4 mi), El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles) (5.9 mi), Garden Farms (11 mi), Creston (12 mi), Cayucos (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023