Temple City

Temple City

Home of Camellias

Population

~36,000

Median Price

$1.2M

Price Range

$850K-$1.1M

Temple City embodies family values and community spirit, centered around its famous annual Camellia Festival celebrating the city flower since 1945. This family-oriented community offers excellent Temple City Unified School District schools and a multicultural atmosphere with an Asian-American majority. More affordable than neighboring San Marino and South Pasadena, Temple City attracts families seeking value without compromising on education or safety. The city features Las Tunas Drive commercial corridor, Temple City Park, and tree-lined residential streets that create a safe, quiet suburban atmosphere. With strong community involvement, mix of generations, and authentic neighborhood feel, Temple City offers families a welcoming environment where traditions matter and neighbors become friends.

Key Highlights

Home to the historic Camellia Festival since 1944 - celebrating youth and community with 4,000+ children participating in the parade and attracting over 20,000 visitors annually
Recognized as Tree City USA for 17+ consecutive years with strong Urban Forestry Program maintaining over 6,000 city-owned street trees
Family-oriented community with multicultural atmosphere and strong Asian-American presence featuring authentic Asian cuisine and cultural offerings
More affordable than neighboring San Marino and South Pasadena while offering excellent Temple City Unified School District schools and safe suburban atmosphere
Vibrant public art program transforming utility boxes into colorful street art, adding creativity and community pride throughout the city

Housing Market

Median Home Price

$1.2M

Rising • Updated 2025-10-01

Average Prices by Type

Single-Family Home

$1.3M

Condo

$870K

Townhouse

$1.1M

Accolades & Recognition

Tree City USA for 17+ Consecutive Years

Recognized by the Arbor Day Foundation and USDA Forest Service for comprehensive urban forestry program and tree care ordinance

Source: Arbor Day Foundation & USDA Forest ServiceDate: 2003-2020+

Historic Camellia Festival - Since 1944

One of the oldest community festivals celebrating youth participation, attracting over 20,000 visitors annually and receiving national recognition

Source: Temple City Camellia FestivalDate: since 1944

Contacts

Government

Temple City City Hall

City Hall

(626) 285-21719701 Las Tunas Drive, Temple City, CA 91780Visit Website

Temple City Unified School District

School District

(626) 548-50319700 Las Tunas Drive, Temple City, CA 91780Visit Website

Emergency Services

Los Angeles County Sheriff - Temple Station

Police Department

(626) 285-71718838 Las Tunas Dr., Temple City, CA 91780Visit Website

Los Angeles County Fire Department - Station 47

Fire Department

(323) 881-24115946 Kauffman Ave., Temple City, CA 91780Visit Website

Utilities

Golden State Water Company

Water

Athens Services

Trash & Recycling

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