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Brora, United Kingdom

Scotland · United Kingdom

Brora is a small town in Scotland, United Kingdom with a population of 1,290. Elevation: 59 ft (18 m). Average temperature: 45°F (7°C).

4.0 /5.0
A Great
1,290 Population 1,466/sq mi density
59 ft Elevation 18 meters
45°F Avg Temperature 7°C
44.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$50,470 Median Income
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$50,470 median income, 4.8% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$263,722 home value, $1,262/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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About Brora

Brora

Brora is a village in the east of Sutherland, in the Highland area of Scotland.

People

Population1,290
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density1,466/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%

Economy

B
Median Income$50,470
Per Capita$50,470
Unemployment4.8%

Housing

B+
Home Value$263,722
Rent$1,262
Ownership65.0%
Housing Units516

Climate

Avg Temp45°F (7°C)
Rain44.3 in/yr
Sunny Days256/yr
Elevation59 ft (18 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+50.0%
High School+84.0%

Community

Population1,290
Population Density1,466 / sq mi
Elevation59 ft (18 m)
Coordinates58.0099°, -3.8518°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceScotland
Average Temperature45°F (7°C)
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation44.3 inches (1,124 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$50,470
Median Age40.6 years

About Brora

Brora is a small town in United Kingdom (Scotland) with a population of 1,290. The city sits at an elevation of 59 feet (18 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 45°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 55°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Brora has a population of 1,290 with a density of 1,466 people per square mile, spread across 0.9 square miles. The median age is 40.6 years, 4% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.5% female and 49.5% male. English is the primary language spoken at home by 90% of residents.

Population

1,290
Total Population
1,466
People / sq mi
40.6yrs
Median Age
4% above United Kingdom avg
0.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.5%
Female 50.5%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 90.0%
15% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 10.0%

Social Characteristics

Brora vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Brora is $50,470, which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $50,470 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $971, 32% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.8% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 117 business establishments. 24.0% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Brora vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income$50,470
33% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$50,470
Avg Weekly Wage$971

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.8%
32% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)117

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone60.0%
Public Transit18.0%
Work from Home24.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Brora is $263,722, 6% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,262 (9% above the national average of $1,163). 65.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 516 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.2x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$263,722
6% below United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,262
9% above United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership65.0%
Owner-Occupied65.0%
Renter-Occupied35.0%
Housing Units516

Property Tax

Brora has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 256 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 59 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average44.9°F
17% below United Kingdom avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Sunny Days256 days/yr

Geography

Elevation59 ft (18 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²)
Population Density1,466/sq mi
Coordinates58.0099°N, 3.8518°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.3"
16% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.84"
Driest Month (May) 2.52"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.2. Most recent: M2.9 on Jun 8, 2006.

Aug 17, 1994 40 km SE of Portree, United Kingdom M3.2 148 km
Jun 8, 2006 35 km ENE of Portree, United Kingdom M2.9 119 km
Jul 26, 1992 45 km E of Portree, United Kingdom M2.8 112 km
Aug 28, 1995 5 km NNW of Aviemore, United Kingdom M2.7 86 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 4.5 in Coldest
February 37°F (3°C) 3.2 in
March 39°F (4°C) 4.0 in
April 42°F (6°C) 2.6 in
May 47°F (8°C) 2.5 in Driest
June 52°F (11°C) 2.8 in
July 55°F (13°C) 3.0 in Warmest
August 55°F (13°C) 3.4 in
September 51°F (11°C) 4.2 in
October 46°F (8°C) 4.6 in
November 41°F (5°C) 4.8 in Wettest
December 37°F (3°C) 4.5 in

Brora has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 37°F in January to 55°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.8") and May the driest (2.5").

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50.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 48% above the national average of 33.7%. 84.0% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+50.0%
48% above United Kingdom avg
High School+84.0%
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density1,466/sq mi
Total Area0.9 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone60.0%
Public Transit18.0%
Work from Home24.0%

Schools in Brora

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Brora Primary School
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Radio Stations near Brora

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Grampian Hospital Radio MP3

Museums in Brora

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Dunrobin Castle Museum
Historylinks
Orcadian Stone Company
Tain & District Museum
Tain & District Museum and Clan Ross Centre
Tarbat Discovery Centre
TimeSpan

Libraries in Brora

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Brora Library0.0
Tain Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Brora

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Community market

Hotels in Brora

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Royal Marine Hotel
Sutherland Inn

Cafes in Brora

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Linda's Cafe

Train Stations in Brora

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Brora

Gas Stations in Brora

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gleaner
Gulf

Golf Courses in Brora

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Brora Golf Club

Airports Near Brora

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Inverness AirportINVMedium Airport
RAF LossiemouthLMOMedium Airport
Ballone Castle AirstripSmall Airport
Bennetsfield Private AirstripSmall Airport
Culbokie AirstripSmall Airport
Dornoch AirfieldSmall Airport
Easter AirfieldSmall Airport
Easterton Glider FieldSmall Airport
Knockbain Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Kylarrick House AirstripSmall Airport
Shempston Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Tain Ultralight AirstripSmall Airport
Tullochgribban-High AirstripSmall Airport
Viewfield AirstripSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Brora

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Brora Catholic Church
Brora Episcopal Church
Brora Free Church
The Fishermen's Hall

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/London

🇬🇧 About United Kingdom

Capital London
Population 66,488,991
Area 244,820 km²
GDP (USD) $3,420,796,653,789
GDP per capita $49,944
HDI 0.940
Life expectancy 81.2 years
Internet users 96.3%
Urban population 83.2%
Currency GBP (Pound)
Languages English
Calling code +44
TLD .uk
Driving side left

Public Holidays in United Kingdom

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 2 2 January 2 January
Mar 17 Saint Patrick's Day Saint Patrick's Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 4 Early May Bank Holiday Early May Bank Holiday
May 25 Spring Bank Holiday Spring Bank Holiday
Jun 15 World Cup Bank Holiday World Cup Bank Holiday
Jul 13 Battle of the Boyne Battle of the Boyne
Aug 3 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Aug 31 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Nov 30 Saint Andrew's Day Saint Andrew's Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Brora

What is the population of Brora?

Brora has a population of 1,290 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 1,466 people per square mile, spread across 0.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.6 years. The population is 50.5% female and 49.5% male.

Is Brora expensive to live in?

The median household income is $50,470, 33% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $263,722 (6% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,262 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.2x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Brora?

Brora has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 55°F in July. The area receives 256 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 44.3 inches.

How is the job market in Brora?

Brora has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $971. There are 117 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Brora?

The median home value in Brora is $263,722. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,262. The homeownership rate is 65.0%.

How are the schools in Brora?

50.0% of adults in Brora hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 84.0% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Brora?

90% of residents speak only English at home.

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