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Craigavon, United Kingdom

Northern Ireland · United Kingdom

Craigavon is a mid-size city in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom with a population of 59,236. Elevation: 112 ft (34 m). Average temperature: 49°F (9°C).

4.1 /5.0
A Great
59,236 Population 92/sq mi density
112 ft Elevation 34 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 9°C
40.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$49,944 Median Income
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$49,944 median income, 4.8% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$249,800 home value, $1,249/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

People

Population59,236
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density92/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%

Economy

B
Median Income$49,944
Per Capita$49,944
Unemployment4.8%

Housing

B+
Home Value$249,800
Rent$1,249
Ownership63.0%
Housing Units23,694

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (9°C)
Rain40.2 in/yr
Sunny Days263/yr
Elevation112 ft (34 m)

Education

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

Community

Population59,236
Population Density92 / sq mi
Elevation112 ft (34 m)
Coordinates54.4471°, -6.3870°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceNorthern Ireland
Average Temperature49°F (9°C)
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation40.2 inches (1,020 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$49,944
Median Age40.6 years

About Craigavon

Craigavon is a mid-size city in United Kingdom (Northern Ireland) with a population of 59,236. The city sits at an elevation of 112 feet (34 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Craigavon has a population of 59,236 with a density of 92 people per square mile, spread across 641.4 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. 21.4% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average).

Population

59,236
Total Population
92
People / sq mi
40.6yrs
Median Age
4% above United Kingdom avg
641.4mi²
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

Craigavon vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Craigavon is $49,944, which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $49,944 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $960, 33% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.8% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 5,390 business establishments. 24.0% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Craigavon vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income$49,944
34% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$49,944
Avg Weekly Wage$960

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.8%
32% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)5,390

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

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

Walkability

The median home value in Craigavon is $249,800, 11% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,249 (7% above the national average of $1,163). 63.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 23,694 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 5x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$249,800
11% below United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,249
7% above United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership63.0%
Owner-Occupied63.0%
Renter-Occupied37.0%
Housing Units23,694

Property Tax

Climate in Craigavon

Craigavon has an average annual temperature of 9.7°C (49°F). The hottest month is Jul (15.4°C), the coldest is Jan (4.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 861 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 4.8°C / 41°F 2.6° / 6.9° 73.6
Feb 5°C / 41°F 2.4° / 7.7° 62.0
Mar 6.4°C / 44°F 3.2° / 9.6° 60.4
Apr 8.4°C / 47°F 4.7° / 12.2° 56.2
May 11.1°C / 52°F 7.1° / 15.2° 55.0
Jun 13.8°C / 57°F 10° / 17.5° 64.9
Jul 15.4°C / 60°F 11.8° / 19° 74.3
Aug 15.2°C / 59°F 11.7° / 18.6° 86.1
Sep 13.2°C / 56°F 9.9° / 16.5° 67.4
Oct 10.2°C / 50°F 7.5° / 13° 89.4
Nov 7.2°C / 45°F 4.8° / 9.5° 86.8
Dec 5.1°C / 41°F 2.9° / 7.3° 85.0
Craigavon experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 263 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 40.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 112 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average48.9°F
9% below United Kingdom avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Sunny Days263 days/yr

Geography

Elevation112 ft (34 m)
Area641.4 sq mi (1,661.1 km²)
Population Density92/sq mi
Coordinates54.4471°N, 6.3870°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.2"
6% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.37"
Driest Month (May) 2.44"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 4.4 in Coldest, Wettest
February 40°F (5°C) 3.2 in
March 43°F (6°C) 3.5 in
April 47°F (8°C) 2.6 in
May 52°F (11°C) 2.4 in Driest
June 56°F (13°C) 2.6 in
July 60°F (15°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 59°F (15°C) 3.4 in
September 55°F (13°C) 3.3 in
October 50°F (10°C) 4.1 in
November 44°F (7°C) 3.9 in
December 41°F (5°C) 4.1 in

Craigavon has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 40°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.4") and May the driest (2.4").

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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 Density92/sq mi
Total Area641.4 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

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

Colleges & Universities in Craigavon

Institution Type Founded Website
CAFRE (Loughry) College Visit →
Integrated College Dungannon College
Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service Learning and Development College College
South West College at Dungannon College Visit →
Southern Regional College College
Southern Regional College, Armagh Campus College Visit →
Southern Regional College, Armagh Campus College Visit →

Schools in Craigavon

15 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Brownlow Integrated College
Lurgan College
Saint Francis' Primary School
Carrick Primary School
Ceara Special School
Drumgor Primary School
Tullygally Primary School
St Anthony's Primary School
St Brendan's Primary School
Lismore Comprehensive School
Saint Patrick's Primary School
St Mary's Primary School
Lurgan Model Integrated Primary School
St Ronan's College (Francis St)
Craigavon Senior High School
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Radio Stations near Craigavon

8 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Q Radio Belfast MP3 128 kbps
LMFM Country (IE) AAC 127 kbps
BFBS Northern Ireland (IE) AAC+ 64 kbps
SVETUR MP3 128 kbps
Raidió Fáilte indie, rock MP3 128 kbps
Svetur (IE) AAC+ 32 kbps
Mdog Radio MP3 320 kbps
Raidió Fáilte 107.1fm belfast, irish traditional MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Craigavon

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Barn Museum
Brownlow House

Libraries in Craigavon

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Banbridge Library0.0
Brownlow Library0.0
Craigavon Museum Service0.0
Crumlin Library0.0
Cultural Heritage Service Library, Armagh0.0
Dromore Library0.0
Lurgan Library0.0
Moira Library0.0
Portadown Library0.0
Richhill Library0.0
Tandragee Library0.0
The Bronte Library Rathfriland0.0

Farmers Markets in Craigavon

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Nutts Corner Sunday Market
St Vincent de paul
St Vincent de Paul

Hotels in Craigavon

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

The Ashburn

Restaurants in Craigavon

4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bubba Drews
Eatao Asian Fusion
Nando's
Synge & Bryne

Cafes in Craigavon

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Starbucks

Cinemas in Craigavon

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Craigavon Omniplex

Clinics in Craigavon

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Legahory Health Centre

Veterinaries in Craigavon

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

The Town Vets

Train Stations in Craigavon

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Lurgan

Gas Stations in Craigavon

7 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

GB #1101059825
GB #545004348
GB #545004355
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Loughview Spar
Tesco
Texaco

Shopping Malls in Craigavon

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Rushmere Shopping Centre

Gyms in Craigavon

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

South Lakes Leisure Centre

Golf Courses in Craigavon

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Craigavon Golf Course

Breweries in Craigavon

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Armagh Brewing Company
Armagh Cider Company
MashDown Brewery
McCracken's Brewery
Spadetown Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Craigavon

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Airports Near Craigavon

32 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Belfast International AirportBFSLarge Airport
George Best Belfast City AirportBHDMedium Airport
AltamuskinSmall Airport
Aughrim AirstripSmall Airport
Bellarena AirfieldSmall Airport
Blackhill AirstripSmall Airport
Carrickmore AirstripSmall Airport
Carstown Ultralight AirstripSmall Airport
Castlerock AirstripSmall Airport
Causeway AirfieldSmall Airport
Coalisland AirstripSmall Airport
Crossmaglen AirstripSmall Airport
DerryogueSmall Airport
Donnydeade AirstripSmall Airport
Drumgurra AirstripSmall Airport
Dungannon AirstripSmall Airport
Dunnyvadden AirstripSmall Airport
Greaghlough AirstripSmall Airport
Mayobridge AirstripSmall Airport
MullaglassSmall Airport
Newry private AirstripSmall Airport
Newtownards AirportSmall Airport
Plains AirstripSmall Airport
Rathfriland AirstripSmall Airport
Redrock AirstripSmall Airport
Slemish AirfieldSmall Airport
Slieve Croob AirfieldSmall Airport
Tandragee AirstripSmall Airport
Tarsan Lane MicrolightsSmall Airport
The Moy AirstripSmall Airport
Wild Geese Skydive CentreSmall Airport
Woodview AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Craigavon

5 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Centre Post Office
Derrymacash Post Office
Derrytrasna Post Office
Gilpinstown Road Post Office
Loughview Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Craigavon

21 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Admore Gospel Hall
Ardmore Parish Church
Ballinacor Methodist Church
Bellville Presbyterian Church
Bluestone Methodist Church
Christ the Redeemer
Craigavon Baptist Church
Craigavon Mosque
Hill Street Presbyterian Church
Jehovah's Witnesses Church
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Knocknamuckley (St Matthias') Church of Ireland
Mourneview Assembly
Saint Patrick's Church
Saint Saviour's Church of Ireland
St Anthony's Church
St. John the Evangelist
St. John's Church Lylo
St. Mary's Church
St. Paul’s, Lurgan
St. Peter's

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UFO Sightings
1
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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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 Craigavon

What is the population of Craigavon?

Craigavon has a population of 59,236 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 92 people per square mile, spread across 641.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.6 years. The population is 50.5% female and 49.5% male.

Is Craigavon expensive to live in?

The median household income is $49,944, 34% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $249,800 (11% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,249 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Craigavon?

Craigavon has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 263 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 40.2 inches.

How is the job market in Craigavon?

Craigavon has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $960. There are 5,390 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Craigavon?

The median home value in Craigavon is $249,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,249. The homeownership rate is 63.0%.

How are the schools in Craigavon?

50.0% of adults in Craigavon 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 Craigavon?

90% of residents speak only English at home. 21.4% of residents have a disability.

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