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Blackpool, United Kingdom

Full City Profile

3.2 /5.0
B Good
145,007 Population 10,765/sq mi density
69 ft Elevation 21 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$40,460 median income, 7.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$170,541 home value, $1,012/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Blackpool, United Kingdom

At a Glance

Median Income
$40,460
46% below
$40,460 per capita
Home Value
$170,541
40% below
Median Rent
$1,012/mo
13% below
Bachelor's Degree+
22.5%
33% below
39.2% high school+
Unemployment
7.8%
117% above
Avg Temperature
50°F
267 sunny days/yr

Is Blackpool a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Blackpool residents earn a median household income of $40,460 , which is 46% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,460. The unemployment rate stands at 7.8% (117% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 482 business establishments, including 69 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Blackpool is $170,541 , 40% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,012/month.

Education

22.5% of adults in Blackpool hold a bachelor's degree or higher (33% below the national average). 39.2% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Blackpool has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 267 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population145,007
Median Age43.9 yrs
Density10,765/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born7.9%
Veterans5.1%

Economy

C+
Median Income$40,460
Per Capita$40,460
Unemployment7.8%
Poverty
Avg Weekly Wage$778

Housing

A
Home Value$170,541
Rent$1,012
Ownership57.8%
Housing Units58,003

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days267/yr
Rain37.8 in/yr
Elevation69 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.5%
High School+39.2%

Community

Did You Know?

20.2% work from home.
9.1% of the population has a disability.