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Ballymena, United Kingdom
Northern Ireland · United Kingdom
Ballymena is a small city in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom with a population of 28,932. Elevation: 161 ft (49 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 28,932 |
| Population Density | 54 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 161 ft (49 m) |
| Coordinates | 54.8636°, -6.2763° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | Northern Ireland |
| Average Temperature | 48°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (15°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 44.5 inches (1,131 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $49,944 |
| Median Age | 40.6 years |
About Ballymena
Ballymena is a small city in United Kingdom (Northern Ireland) with a population of 28,932. The city sits at an elevation of 161 feet (49 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 58°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Ballymena vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Ballymena vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $49,944 |
| 34% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $49,944 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $960 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 4.8% |
| 32% above United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,633 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 60.0% |
| Public Transit | 18.0% |
| Work from Home | 24.0% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $204,534 |
| 27% below United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,249 |
| 7% above United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 65.0% |
| Owner-Occupied | 65.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 35.0% |
| Housing Units | 11,573 |
Property Tax
Climate in Ballymena
Ballymena has an average annual temperature of 9.7°C (49°F). The hottest month is Jul (15.4°C), the coldest is Jan (4.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 861 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 47.9°F |
| 11% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 255 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 161 ft (49 m) |
| Area | 538.3 sq mi (1,394.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 54/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 54.8636°N, 6.2763°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 4.8 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 58°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 58°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 44°F (6°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 4.6 in |
Ballymena has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 39°F in January to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.8") and May the driest (2.5").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 50.0% |
| 48% above United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 84.0% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 54/sq mi |
| Total Area | 538.3 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 60.0% |
| Public Transit | 18.0% |
| Work from Home | 24.0% |
Colleges & Universities in Ballymena
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ulster University | University | - | Visit → |
Schools in Ballymena
16 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camphill Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Cambridge House Grammar School | - | - | - | - |
| Carniny Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ballymena Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Slemish College | - | - | - | - |
| St Colmcille's Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| St Louis Grammar School | - | - | - | - |
| Harryville Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ballykeel Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Dunclug College | - | - | - | - |
| Braidside Integrated Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| St Patrick's College | - | - | - | - |
| Ballymena Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Castle Tower School | - | - | - | - |
| St Brigid's Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Dunclug Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Ballymena
6 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q Radio Belfast | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| SVETUR | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Raidió Fáilte | indie, rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Svetur (IE) | - | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| Mdog Radio | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Raidió Fáilte 107.1fm | belfast, irish traditional | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Ballymena
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ballymoney Museum | ||||
| Bellaghy Bawn | ||||
| Garden Heritage Exhibition | ||||
| Gracehill Village Old School Museum | ||||
| Mid-Antrim Museum | ||||
| Seamus Heaney HomePlace | ||||
| Seamus Heaney Homeplace | ||||
| The Landscape Centre |
Libraries in Ballymena
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antrim Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ballymena Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ballymoney Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Broughshane Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Crumlin Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cushendall Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Greystone Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kells and Connor Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Portglenone Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Randalstown Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Ballymena
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castlecroft Square | |||||
| Nutts Corner Sunday Market |
Hotels in Ballymena
5 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Ballymena
5 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Ballymena
6 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Ballymena
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Ballymena
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Ballymena
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Ballymena
2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Ballymena
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Ballymena
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Ballymena
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Ballymena
7 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Ballymena
2 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Ballymena
3 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Ballymena
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Ballymena
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibulous Bastard Brewing Company | ||||
| Bloodline Brewing Company | ||||
| Heaney Brewery | ||||
| Hillstown Brewery | ||||
| Our Brewery |
Airports Near Ballymena
26 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Belfast International Airport | BFS | Large Airport |
| Campbeltown Airport | CAL | Medium Airport |
| George Best Belfast City Airport | BHD | Medium Airport |
| Bellarena Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Blackhill Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Castlerock Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Causeway Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Coalisland Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Donnydeade Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Dungannon Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Dunnyvadden Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kildalloig Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Mayobridge Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Mullaglass | - | Small Airport |
| Newry private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Newtownards Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Plains Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Rathfriland Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Redrock Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Slemish Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Slieve Croob Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Tandragee Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Tarsan Lane Microlights | - | Small Airport |
| The Moy Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Wild Geese Skydive Centre | - | Small Airport |
| Woodview Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Ballymena
6 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Ballee Post Office | |
| Ballykeel Post Office | |
| Ballymena Post Office | |
| Dunclug Post Office | |
| Fair Hill Post Office | |
| Galgorm Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Ballymena
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Roddens |
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Ballymena
2 UNESCO sites.
| Site | Category | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Giant's Causeway | ||
| Giant's Causeway and Causeway Coast |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Ballymena
31 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| All Saints | |
| Ballee Baptist Church | |
| Ballee Mission Hall | |
| Ballee Presbyterian Church | |
| Ballykeel Pentecostal Church | |
| Ballykeel Presbyterian Church | |
| Ballyloughan Presbyterian Church | |
| Ballymena Baptist Church | |
| Ballymena Congregational Church | |
| Ballymena Elim | |
| Ballymena Gospel Hall | |
| Ballymena Methodist Church | |
| Covenant Protestant Reformed Church | |
| First Ballymena Presbyterian Church | |
| Green Pastures | |
| Harryville Gospel Hall | |
| Harryville Presbyterian Church | |
| High Kirk Presbyterian Church | |
| Hillside Community Church | |
| Independent Methodist Church |
Quick Facts
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Ballymena
What is the population of Ballymena?
Ballymena has a population of 28,932 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 54 people per square mile, spread across 538.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.6 years. The population is 50.5% female and 49.5% male.
Is Ballymena expensive to live in?
The median household income is $49,944, 34% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $204,534 (27% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,249 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.1x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Ballymena?
Ballymena has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 58°F in July. The area receives 255 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 44.5 inches.
How is the job market in Ballymena?
Ballymena has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $960. There are 2,633 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Ballymena?
The median home value in Ballymena is $204,534. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,249. The homeownership rate is 65.0%.
How are the schools in Ballymena?
50.0% of adults in Ballymena hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 84.0% have completed high school.
What are the demographics of Ballymena?
90% of residents speak only English at home.