Basildon, United Kingdom

Full City Profile

2.6 /5.0

C+ Fair

144,859 Population 3,188/sq mi density

102 ft Elevation 31 meters

53°F Avg Temperature 12°C

C+

Overall

2.6 / 5.0

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

Economy

3.2 / 5.0

$50,462 median income, 5.3% unemployment

Affordability

1.6 / 5.0

$453,912 home value, $1,262/mo rent

C+

Education

3.0 / 5.0

24.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Basildon, United Kingdom

At a Glance

Median Income

$50,462

33% below

$50,462 per capita

Home Value

$453,912

61% above

Median Rent

$1,262/mo

9% above

Bachelor's Degree+

24.6%

27% below

41.6% high school+

Unemployment

5.3%

47% above

Avg Temperature

53°F

238 sunny days/yr

Is Basildon 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

Basildon residents earn a median household income of $50,462 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $50,462. The unemployment rate stands at 5.3% (47% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 72 business establishments, including 23 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Basildon is $453,912 , 61% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,262/month.

Education

24.6% of adults in Basildon hold a bachelor's degree or higher (27% below the national average). 41.6% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Basildon has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 238 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population144,859

Median Age39.2 yrs

Density3,188/mi²

Male / Female49% / 51%

Foreign Born11.8%

Veterans2.8%

Economy

Median Income$50,462

Per Capita$50,462

Unemployment5.3%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$970

Housing

Home Value$453,912

Rent$1,262

Ownership64.4%

Housing Units57,944

Climate

Avg Temp53°F

Sunny Days238/yr

Rain31.0 in/yr

Elevation102 ft

Education

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Bachelor's+24.6%

High School+41.6%

Community

Did You Know?

30.6% work from home.

5.0% of the population has a disability.

11.8% of residents are foreign-born.