Brecon, United Kingdom

Full City Profile

3.3 /5.0

B Good

8,250 Population 4/sq mi density

446 ft Elevation 136 meters

47°F Avg Temperature 8°C

Overall

3.3 / 5.0

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

Economy

3.3 / 5.0

$45,604 median income, 3.6% unemployment

C+

Affordability

3.0 / 5.0

$298,837 home value, $1,140/mo rent

B+

Education

3.5 / 5.0

31.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Brecon, United Kingdom

At a Glance

Median Income

$45,604

39% below

$45,604 per capita

Home Value

$298,837

6% above

Median Rent

$1,140/mo

2% below

Bachelor's Degree+

31.9%

5% below

48.9% high school+

Unemployment

3.6%

0% below

Avg Temperature

47°F

230 sunny days/yr

Is Brecon a Good Place to Live?

3.3 / 5.0 — Good

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

Economy & Jobs

Brecon residents earn a median household income of $45,604 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $45,604. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 751 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Brecon is $298,837 , 6% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,140/month.

Education

31.9% of adults in Brecon hold a bachelor's degree or higher (5% below the national average). 48.9% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Brecon has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 230 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population8,250

Median Age50.7 yrs

Density4/mi²

Male / Female49% / 51%

Foreign Born4.8%

Veterans5.1%

Economy

Median Income$45,604

Per Capita$45,604

Unemployment3.6%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$877

Housing

C+

Home Value$298,837

Rent$1,140

Ownership67.9%

Housing Units3,300

Climate

Avg Temp47°F

Sunny Days230/yr

Rain58.6 in/yr

Elevation446 ft

Education

B+

Bachelor's+31.9%

High School+48.9%

Community

Did You Know?

30.3% work from home.

5.9% of the population has a disability.