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Temple Terrace, FL

Temple Terrace is a city in northeastern Hillsborough County, Florida, United States, adjacent to Tampa. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 26,690. It is the third and smallest incorporated municipality in Hillsborough County, after Tampa and Plant City. Incorporated in 1925, the community is known for its rolling landscape, bucolic Hillsborough River views, and sand live oak trees; it is a Tree City USA. Originally planned in the 1920s as a Mediterranean-Revival golf course community, it is one of the first such communities in the United States. It is part of the Tampa–St. Petersburg–Clearwater Metropolitan Statistical Area, more commonly known as the Tampa Bay area.

Temple Terrace was named for the then-new hybrid, the Temple orange also called the tangor. It is a cross between the mandarin orange—also called the tangerine—and the common sweet orange; it was named after Florida-born William Chase Temple, one-time owner of the Pittsburgh Pirates, founder of the Temple Cup, and first president of the Florida Citrus Exchange. Temple Terrace was the first place in the United States where the new Temple orange was grown in large quantities. The "terrace" portion of the name refers to the terraced terrain of the area by the river where the city was founded. One of the original houses also had a terraced yard with a lawn sloping, in tiers, toward the river.

The approximate coordinates for the City of Temple Terrace are located in north-central Hillsborough County at 28°2′30″N 82°22′57″W (28.041546, –82.382519). The city is bounded by Tampa to the west and north, Del Rio to the south, and rural Hillsborough County, near Interstate 75, to the east.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 7.1 square miles (18.4 km²), of which 6.8 square miles (17.7 km²) are land and 0.3 square miles (0.7 km²), or 3.70%, is water. The Hillsborough River flows through the eastern and southern parts of the city and forms some of its southern boundary.

Health and wellness are integral to Temple Terrace's community fabric. The city prioritizes the well-being of its residents through various facilities and programs. Planet Fitness is known for its affordable membership options and offering cardio and strength equipment, group fitness classes, and a judgment-free atmosphere. Orangetheory Fitness offers high-intensity interval training (HIIT) workouts that combine cardio and strength training for a full-body workout. YMCA provides fitness facilities, group classes, swimming pools, and community programs for people of all ages and fitness levels. Equinox offers premium fitness facilities, personalized training, group fitness classes, spa services, and wellness amenities. Crunch Fitness offers a diverse range of workouts including group fitness classes, personal training, and specialized programs like HIIT and yoga. Select Physical Therapy offers comprehensive physical therapy services, including orthopedic rehabilitation, sports medicine, manual therapy, and specialized programs for various conditions.

Top sites in Temple Terrace, FL are Croc Encounters, Museum of Science & Industry, and Weeki Wachee Springs State Park.

Population: 27,435 (2023). ZIP codes: 33617, 33637, (33687 P.O. Box). Area code: 813. Elevation: 39 ft (12 m). Area: 7.1 square miles (18.4 km²).

FAQs

Is Temple Terrace, FL a good neighborhood?

Temple Terrace is a suburb of Tampa with a population of 26,818. Temple Terrace is in Hillsborough County and is one of the best places to live in Florida. Living in Temple Terrace offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Temple Terrace, there are a lot of parks.

What is Temple Terrace, FL known for?

The City of Temple Terrace affords an unparalleled standard of living for its 26,000+ residents, marrying a small-town feel with urban amenities. Situated just outside of Tampa, Temple Terrace boasts beautiful parks with picturesque views of the Hillsborough River, a public library and recreation center, a historic golf and country club, and easy access to institutions of higher learning, including USF and Florida College and such attractions as the Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI) and Busch Gardens. Local government champions the interests of residents and businesses in the area.

What is the median income of a household in Temple Terrace, FL?

In 2000, the median income for a household in the city was $44,508, and the median income for a family was $56,809. Males had a median income of $38,384 versus $32,107 for females. The per capita income for the city was $26,515. About 5.4% of families and 7.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.8% of those under age 18 and 8.9% of those age 65 or over.

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City of Temple Terrace

Wikipedia

Niche

Planet Fitness

Orangetheory Fitness

YMCA

Equinox

Crunch Fitness

Select Physical Therapy

Croc Encounters

Museum of Science & Industry

Weeki Wachee Springs State Park

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