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Bala, United Kingdom

Full City Profile

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,974 Population 2,123/sq mi density
551 ft Elevation 168 meters
46°F Avg Temperature 8°C
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$41,742 median income, 5.7% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$252,165 home value, $1,044/mo rent
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
34.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Bala, United Kingdom

At a Glance

Median Income
$41,742
44% below
$41,742 per capita
Home Value
$252,165
11% below
Median Rent
$1,044/mo
10% below
Bachelor's Degree+
34.5%
2% above
53.3% high school+
Unemployment
5.7%
58% above
Avg Temperature
46°F
238 sunny days/yr

Is Bala a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Bala residents earn a median household income of $41,742 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $41,742. The unemployment rate stands at 5.7% (58% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 180 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Bala is $252,165 , 11% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,044/month.

Education

34.5% of adults in Bala hold a bachelor's degree or higher (2% above the national average). 53.3% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Bala has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 238 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,974
Median Age45.1 yrs
Density2,123/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born5.4%
Veterans4.3%

Economy

C+
Median Income$41,742
Per Capita$41,742
Unemployment5.7%
Poverty
Avg Weekly Wage$803

Housing

B
Home Value$252,165
Rent$1,044
Ownership65.7%
Housing Units790

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days238/yr
Rain54.1 in/yr
Elevation551 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+34.5%
High School+53.3%

Community

Did You Know?

23.7% work from home.
5.2% of the population has a disability.