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Cradley Heath, United Kingdom

Full City Profile

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
5,001 Population 136/sq mi density
358 ft Elevation 109 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 10°C
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$41,947 median income, 9.1% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$254,902 home value, $1,049/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Cradley Heath, United Kingdom

At a Glance

Median Income
$41,947
44% below
$41,947 per capita
Home Value
$254,902
10% below
Median Rent
$1,049/mo
10% below
Bachelor's Degree+
22.7%
33% below
37.5% high school+
Unemployment
9.1%
153% above
Avg Temperature
51°F
216 sunny days/yr

Is Cradley Heath a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Cradley Heath residents earn a median household income of $41,947 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $41,947. The unemployment rate stands at 9.1% (153% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 455 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Cradley Heath is $254,902 , 10% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,049/month.

Education

22.7% of adults in Cradley Heath hold a bachelor's degree or higher (33% below the national average). 37.5% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Cradley Heath has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 216 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population5,001
Median Age37.0 yrs
Density136/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born23.6%
Veterans2.2%

Economy

C
Median Income$41,947
Per Capita$41,947
Unemployment9.1%
Poverty
Avg Weekly Wage$807

Housing

B
Home Value$254,902
Rent$1,049
Ownership54.2%
Housing Units2,000

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days216/yr
Rain41.8 in/yr
Elevation358 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.7%
High School+37.5%

Community

Did You Know?

11.3% of residents use public transit to commute.
18.7% work from home.
6.6% of the population has a disability.
23.6% of residents are foreign-born.