Berkhamsted, United Kingdom

Full City Profile

2.8 /5.0

C+ Fair

21,997 Population 45/sq mi density

371 ft Elevation 113 meters

52°F Avg Temperature 11°C

C+

Overall

2.8 / 5.0

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

Economy

3.4 / 5.0

$56,496 median income, 4.4% unemployment

Affordability

1.0 / 5.0

$587,903 home value, $1,412/mo rent

Education

4.0 / 5.0

37.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Berkhamsted, United Kingdom

At a Glance

Median Income

$56,496

25% below

$56,496 per capita

Home Value

$587,903

109% above

Median Rent

$1,412/mo

21% above

Bachelor's Degree+

37.8%

12% above

53.8% high school+

Unemployment

4.4%

22% above

Avg Temperature

52°F

223 sunny days/yr

Is Berkhamsted a Good Place to Live?

C+

2.8 / 5.0 — Fair

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

Economy & Jobs

Berkhamsted residents earn a median household income of $56,496 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $56,496. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 2,002 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Berkhamsted is $587,903 , 109% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,412/month.

Education

37.8% of adults in Berkhamsted hold a bachelor's degree or higher (12% above the national average). 53.8% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Berkhamsted has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 223 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population21,997

Median Age40.8 yrs

Density45/mi²

Male / Female49% / 51%

Foreign Born14.3%

Veterans3.2%

Economy

Median Income$56,496

Per Capita$56,496

Unemployment4.4%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$1,086

Housing

Home Value$587,903

Rent$1,412

Ownership64.5%

Housing Units8,799

Climate

Avg Temp52°F

Sunny Days223/yr

Rain32.0 in/yr

Elevation371 ft

Education

Bachelor's+37.8%

High School+53.8%

Community

Did You Know?

39.2% work from home.

3.9% of the population has a disability.

14.3% of residents are foreign-born.