Best Neighborhoods in Texas

Temple, TX: The Best Alternative to Austin Neighborhoods

Temple is a growing city located in the heart of Texas and offers easy access to some of the most popular areas in central Austin. With Temple College and the University of Texas at Austin nearby, Temple is a popular choice for students and young professionals looking for a more affordable cost of living, especially when compared to downtown Austin. 

Downtown is Temple’s heartbeat with new green spaces, shopping and dining that beckons family fun, date nights and weekends off. Historic meets hip as buildings from times past are being preserved and re-energized as lofts and apartments fit for lively lifestyles. 

Temple also offers a variety of historic districts, similar to Clarksville and Rosedale in Austin, where you can find beautiful homes and condos with a low-key atmosphere.  

Steps from the shores of Belton Lake and nestled in shaded nooks is room to roam in West Temple. Locals get their choice of outdoor amenities, such as the lake and Miller Springs, noshing lakeside on scenic coffeehouse patios and soaking in cultural events at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor. 

Move across town to the ranch and bungalow homes that make up the tight-knit community of East Temple. And its suburban bliss with all the amenities in Midway, home to a healthcare hub comprised of the state’s most prominent medical facilities. Austin neighborhoods such as Mueller, Bouldin Creek, South Lamar lack the affordability that Temple offers. With easy access to the best of Austin neighborhoods, Temple locals enjoy more affordable real estate, a lower cost of living and a slower pace of life in the heart of Central Texas. 

Neighborhoods

Downtown/Historic District

Awe-inspiring architecture to awesome eateries, downtown Temple is the rising neighborhood with a rich past. Urban living with walkability, shopping and dining, and historic character radiate in this city center. Afternoon to after dark, there’s always something happening in downtown Temple.

Known for:
Parks
Shopping
Arts

West Temple

In West Temple, Texas, the great outdoors and sparkling Belton Lake are all in your backyard. A 10 to 15-minute drive from downtown, West Temple is a green space oasis with easy access to metro amenities. Find a quiet retreat after work and away from the hustle and bustle.

Known for:
Outdoor rec
Family fun
Restaurants

East Temple

Between prairie and progress is East Temple. Its wide open spaces are balanced with a family feel and cultural character. East Temple is the tight-knit neighborhood known for easy access to agricultural and industrial employers and a cultural and recreation scene.

Known for:
Family fun
Arts
Outdoor rec

Midway

Familiar comforts and conveniences create suburban delight for residents in the Temple neighborhood of Midway. Situated among neighbors like Temple College and the Temple Health & Bioscience District, Midway hums alongside prominent retailers and the 100-acre Lions Park.

Known for:
Shopping
Family fun
Healthcare

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