Temple Terrace is a mid-sized, affluent city in Tampa Bay. The median home price is $228,900, slightly above the Florida average. The median price of utilities and transportation are also higher. However, rent is relatively affordable at $1,400 per month. A family of four needs to earn a minimum annual income of $83,587 in order to live comfortably in this city.
The city was originally named for a newly developed hybrid orange, the tangor. This orange was a cross between the common sweet orange and the mandarin orange. The area is also known for its unique Mediterranean Revival architecture. The city also has the only botanical garden in Hillsborough County, Eureka Springs Park. The park was founded by Russian immigrant Albert Greenberg and donated to Hillsborough County in 1967. Before World War II, the park was frequented by many famous personalities.
Temple Terrace is part of the Hillsborough School District. This district serves most of Tampa, and includes a variety of public and private schools. There is also a public library located at 202 Bullard Parkway. The Temple Terrace Public Library is a member of the Hillsborough County Public Library Cooperative.
Temple Terrace's population is expected to grow by nearly 9% by 2045. This will mean an additional 3,188 residents. The most rapidly growing ZIP code in Temple Terrace is 33637.