Templeton CA Real Estate

Templeton is a small community located in temperate northern California. The most recent census reported a population of 4,678 with 1,548 households. Despite Templeton's small size, it boasts an abundance of services and activities, including an expansive school system in order to give residents and their families healthy, fulfilling lives.

Many of the local businesses participate in community outreach programs. Twin Cities Community Hospital is one such organization. They offer community education seminars in order to help residents better understand health care.

Templeton also has several churches, a community garden, a Senior Citizens Club and parks that provide activities for parents and children alike. In addition, Templeton is thriving economically; the unemployment rate of the town is below the California state average.

The 2006 median home sale price for Templeton is $633,500. Most real estate companies list three and four bedroom houses within the $600,000-$700,000 range, although some prices fall between $500,000 and $600,000. One of the highest four bedrooms is priced at $759,000 but few houses with three or four bedrooms run this high. A broker does list a four bedroom home at $1,450,000 but this property is significantly more extravagant than a typical family house and includes two guest units and a swimming pool.

Templeton was founded in 1886 by Chauncey H. Phillips. The site of the town was owned by the West Coast Land Company which was run by Charles Crocker. The town was originally called “Crocker”, but the name was changed and named after Templeton Crocker, Charles' son. Despite a major fire in 1897 which destroyed the business district, the town was restored and many of the early buildings remain today. For example, Phillips' house is now a bed and breakfast on Main Street .

From its beginnings, Templeton was a place that strived to provide quality education for residents. The Templeton Institute was a private school educating students all the way up through college. Today, there is the same access to education with three public high schools, four public middle and elementary schools and two private schools.

The public schools range from small to medium sized populations. Templeton High School has 800 students, while the Independent Study High contains 247. Eagle Canyon High School has a student population of 11. The low population of the schools means smaller classroom sizes and more individual attention from teachers. Both private schools have religious affiliations.

The Temple Hills Christian School, with 36 students, is tied to the Seventh Day Adventist Church while Santa Lucia, home to 48 students, aligns itself with the Unitarian Church .

There are seven colleges and universities within 105 miles, four of them within 55 miles. The four closest are California Polytechnic State University at San Luis Obispo (23 miles), Cuesta College (23 miles), Allan Hancock College (52 miles) and West Hills Community College (53 miles).

But life in Templeton is not only about work. The town boasts two parks, Bethel Park and Evers Sports Park, which provide numerous recreational activities for children and their parents. Some of the youth programs include soccer, basketball and summer day camps. There are classes available for adults as well including line dancing and yoga.