Cardiff, United Kingdom

Full City Profile

3.2 /5.0

B Good

372,089 Population 6,869/sq mi density

56 ft Elevation 17 meters

53°F Avg Temperature 12°C

Overall

3.2 / 5.0

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

C+

Economy

2.8 / 5.0

$46,921 median income, 7.1% unemployment

Affordability

2.5 / 5.0

$347,574 home value, $1,173/mo rent

Education

4.2 / 5.0

40.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Cardiff, United Kingdom

At a Glance

Median Income

$46,921

38% below

$46,921 per capita

Home Value

$347,574

23% above

Median Rent

$1,173/mo

1% above

Bachelor's Degree+

40.0%

19% above

59.2% high school+

Unemployment

7.1%

97% above

Avg Temperature

53°F

219 sunny days/yr

Is Cardiff a Good Place to Live?

3.2 / 5.0 — Good

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

Economy & Jobs

Cardiff residents earn a median household income of $46,921 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $46,921. The unemployment rate stands at 7.1% (97% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 652 business establishments, including 273 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Cardiff is $347,574 , 23% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,173/month.

Education

40.0% of adults in Cardiff hold a bachelor's degree or higher (19% above the national average). 59.2% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Cardiff has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 219 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population372,089

Median Age34.7 yrs

Density6,869/mi²

Male / Female49% / 51%

Foreign Born16.5%

Veterans2.9%

Economy

C+

Median Income$46,921

Per Capita$46,921

Unemployment7.1%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$902

Housing

Home Value$347,574

Rent$1,173

Ownership58.3%

Housing Units148,836

Climate

Avg Temp53°F

Sunny Days219/yr

Rain52.1 in/yr

Elevation56 ft

Education

Bachelor's+40.0%

High School+59.2%

Community

Did You Know?

36.1% work from home.

5.9% of the population has a disability.

16.5% of residents are foreign-born.

There are 273 restaurants in the area.