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Burnley, United Kingdom

Full City Profile

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
149,422 Population 24,455/sq mi density
459 ft Elevation 140 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 8°C
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$42,174 median income, 6.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$160,212 home value, $1,054/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Burnley, United Kingdom

At a Glance

Median Income
$42,174
44% below
$42,174 per capita
Home Value
$160,212
43% below
Median Rent
$1,054/mo
9% below
Bachelor's Degree+
24.3%
28% below
41.1% high school+
Unemployment
6.3%
75% above
Avg Temperature
47°F
242 sunny days/yr

Is Burnley a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Burnley residents earn a median household income of $42,174 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $42,174. The unemployment rate stands at 6.3% (75% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 29 business establishments, including 2 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Burnley is $160,212 , 43% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,054/month.

Education

24.3% of adults in Burnley hold a bachelor's degree or higher (28% below the national average). 41.1% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Burnley has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 242 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population149,422
Median Age39.4 yrs
Density24,455/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born12.8%
Veterans4.0%

Economy

C+
Median Income$42,174
Per Capita$42,174
Unemployment6.3%
Poverty
Avg Weekly Wage$811

Housing

A+
Home Value$160,212
Rent$1,054
Ownership60.0%
Housing Units59,769

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days242/yr
Rain51.5 in/yr
Elevation459 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.3%
High School+41.1%

Community

Did You Know?

16.8% work from home.
7.0% of the population has a disability.
12.8% of residents are foreign-born.