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Cowdenbeath, United Kingdom

Full City Profile

4.2 /5.0
A Great
11,460 Population 12/sq mi density
420 ft Elevation 128 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 10°C
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$49,420 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$212,855 home value, $1,236/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Cowdenbeath, United Kingdom

At a Glance

Median Income
$49,420
34% below
$49,420 per capita
Home Value
$212,855
24% below
Median Rent
$1,236/mo
6% above
Bachelor's Degree+
50.0%
48% above
84.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.8%
32% above
Avg Temperature
49°F
204 sunny days/yr

Is Cowdenbeath a Good Place to Live?

A
4.2 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Cowdenbeath residents earn a median household income of $49,420 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $49,420. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (32% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 1,043 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Cowdenbeath is $212,855 , 24% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,236/month.

Education

50.0% of adults in Cowdenbeath hold a bachelor's degree or higher (48% above the national average). 84.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Cowdenbeath has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 204 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population11,460
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density12/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born14.4%

Economy

B
Median Income$49,420
Per Capita$49,420
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty
Avg Weekly Wage$950

Housing

A
Home Value$212,855
Rent$1,236
Ownership65.0%
Housing Units4,584

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days204/yr
Rain47.0 in/yr
Elevation420 ft

Education

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

Community

Did You Know?

18.0% of residents use public transit to commute.
24.0% work from home.
14.4% of residents are foreign-born.