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Ballater, United Kingdom

Full City Profile

4.2 /5.0
A Great
1,550 Population 2/sq mi density
659 ft Elevation 201 meters
43°F Avg Temperature 6°C
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$55,443 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$257,317 home value, $1,386/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Ballater, United Kingdom

At a Glance

Median Income
$55,443
26% below
$55,443 per capita
Home Value
$257,317
9% below
Median Rent
$1,386/mo
19% above
Bachelor's Degree+
50.0%
48% above
84.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.8%
32% above
Avg Temperature
43°F
264 sunny days/yr

Is Ballater a Good Place to Live?

A
4.2 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Ballater residents earn a median household income of $55,443 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $55,443. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (32% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 141 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Ballater is $257,317 , 9% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,386/month.

Education

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

Climate & Weather

Ballater 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 264 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,550
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density2/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born14.4%

Economy

B
Median Income$55,443
Per Capita$55,443
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty
Avg Weekly Wage$1,066

Housing

A
Home Value$257,317
Rent$1,386
Ownership65.0%
Housing Units620

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
Sunny Days264/yr
Rain39.6 in/yr
Elevation659 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.
14.4% of residents are foreign-born.