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Alston, United Kingdom

Full City Profile

4.0 /5.0
A Great
1,105 Population 1/sq mi density
978 ft Elevation 298 meters
43°F Avg Temperature 6°C
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$53,161 median income, 3.4% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$299,367 home value, $1,329/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Alston, United Kingdom

At a Glance

Median Income
$53,161
29% below
$53,161 per capita
Home Value
$299,367
6% above
Median Rent
$1,329/mo
14% above
Bachelor's Degree+
50.0%
48% above
84.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
6% below
Avg Temperature
43°F
222 sunny days/yr

Is Alston a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Alston residents earn a median household income of $53,161 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $53,161. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 101 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Alston is $299,367 , 6% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,329/month.

Education

50.0% of adults in Alston hold a bachelor's degree or higher (48% above the national average). 84.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Alston has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. The area gets 222 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 63.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,105
Median Age49.2 yrs
Density1/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born5.1%

Economy

B+
Median Income$53,161
Per Capita$53,161
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty
Avg Weekly Wage$1,022

Housing

B
Home Value$299,367
Rent$1,329
Ownership65.0%
Housing Units442

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
Sunny Days222/yr
Rain63.0 in/yr
Elevation978 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+50.0%
High School+84.0%

Community

Did You Know?

18.0% of residents use public transit to commute.
24.0% work from home.