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Barking, United Kingdom

Full City Profile

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
61,000 Population 2,816/sq mi density
20 ft Elevation 6 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$48,853 median income, 8.8% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.5 / 5.0
$448,871 home value, $1,221/mo rent
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Barking, United Kingdom

At a Glance

Median Income
$48,853
35% below
$48,853 per capita
Home Value
$448,871
59% above
Median Rent
$1,221/mo
5% above
Bachelor's Degree+
33.3%
1% below
46.8% high school+
Unemployment
8.8%
144% above
Avg Temperature
53°F
234 sunny days/yr

Is Barking a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Barking residents earn a median household income of $48,853 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $48,853. The unemployment rate stands at 8.8% (144% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 5,551 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Barking is $448,871 , 59% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,221/month.

Education

33.3% of adults in Barking hold a bachelor's degree or higher (1% below the national average). 46.8% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Barking has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 234 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population61,000
Median Age33.3 yrs
Density2,816/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born41.3%
Veterans1.3%

Economy

C+
Median Income$48,853
Per Capita$48,853
Unemployment8.8%
Poverty
Avg Weekly Wage$939

Housing

F
Home Value$448,871
Rent$1,221
Ownership44.1%
Housing Units24,400

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days234/yr
Rain31.7 in/yr
Elevation20 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+33.3%
High School+46.8%

Community

Did You Know?

35.6% of residents use public transit to commute.
20.7% work from home.
4.9% of the population has a disability.
41.3% of residents are foreign-born.