Barnard Castle, United Kingdom

Full City Profile

3.5 /5.0

B+ Good

7,040 Population 8/sq mi density

538 ft Elevation 164 meters

47°F Avg Temperature 8°C

B+

Overall

3.5 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

3.0 / 5.0

$42,464 median income, 5.6% unemployment

Affordability

4.4 / 5.0

$174,727 home value, $1,062/mo rent

Education

3.1 / 5.0

26.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Barnard Castle, United Kingdom

At a Glance

Median Income

$42,464

43% below

$42,464 per capita

Home Value

$174,727

38% below

Median Rent

$1,062/mo

9% below

Bachelor's Degree+

26.7%

21% below

46.7% high school+

Unemployment

5.6%

56% above

Avg Temperature

47°F

267 sunny days/yr

Is Barnard Castle a Good Place to Live?

B+

3.5 / 5.0 — Good

Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Barnard Castle residents earn a median household income of $42,464 , which is 43% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $42,464. The unemployment rate stands at 5.6% (56% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 641 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Barnard Castle is $174,727 , 38% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,062/month.

Education

26.7% of adults in Barnard Castle hold a bachelor's degree or higher (21% below the national average). 46.7% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Barnard Castle has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 267 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population7,040

Median Age44.0 yrs

Density8/mi²

Male / Female49% / 51%

Foreign Born4.4%

Veterans5.2%

Economy

Median Income$42,464

Per Capita$42,464

Unemployment5.6%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$817

Housing

Home Value$174,727

Rent$1,062

Ownership62.8%

Housing Units2,816

Climate

Avg Temp47°F

Sunny Days267/yr

Rain38.0 in/yr

Elevation538 ft

Education

Bachelor's+26.7%

High School+46.7%

Community

Did You Know?

23.9% work from home.

7.5% of the population has a disability.