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Croston, United Kingdom

England · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

Croston is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 2,917. Elevation: 36 ft (11 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

4.2 /5.0
A Great
2,917 Population
36 ft Elevation 11 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
54.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$49,975 Median Income
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$49,975 median income, 3.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$1 home value
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $49,975
33% lower than US avg
Home Value $1
100% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 36.2%
7% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.8%
16% lower than US avg
Unemployment 3.8%
6% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.5%
96% lower than US avg

People

Population2,917
Median Age40.6 yrs
DensityN/A
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 1%
Veterans4.3%

Economy

B+
Median Income$49,975
Per Capita$49,944
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty0.5%

Housing

A+
Home Value$1
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Health

Obesity26.8%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking9.8%
Depression13.5%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
AQI9 (Good)
Rain54.8 in/yr
Sunny Days220/yr
Elevation36 ft (11 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+36.2%
High School+99.0%

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband96.3%
Population2,917
Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Coordinates53.6622°, -2.7752°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation54.8 inches (1,391 mm)
Annual Snowfall10.8 inches (27 cm)
Median Household Income$49,975
Median Age40.6 years

Is Croston a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Croston receives an overall livability score of 4.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Croston stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Croston is $49,975, 33% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.8%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 0.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Croston is $1, 100% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 0x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 36.2% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 99.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Croston experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 220 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.8 inches, including 10.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 9.

Croston has a population of 2,917. The median age is 40.6 years, 4% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.8% female and 49.2% male. The city is predominantly Asian (95.6%), with 1.2% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 97.3% of residents. 4.3% of the population are veterans, below the national rate of 6.0%. 21.4% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 88.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

2,917
Total Population
40.6yrs
Median Age
4% above US avg

Gender Distribution

Male 49.2%
Female 50.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Croston vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only97.3%
24% above US avg
Other Languages2.7%

Social Characteristics

Croston vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Croston is $49,975, which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $49,944 (above the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 3.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.5% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The cost of living index is 85.9, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living. 29.0% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Croston vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$49,975
33% below US avg
Per Capita Income$49,944

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.8%
6% above US avg
Poverty Rate0.5%
96% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living85.90 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone55.9%
Public Transit2.4%
Work from Home29.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Croston is $1, 100% below the national median of $281,900. The home price-to-income ratio is 0x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$1
100% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Ownership & Property

Property Tax

In Croston, 26.8% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 5.8% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). 26.4% have high blood pressure. 9.8% are current smokers (below the 14.0% national rate). 10.9% report binge drinking. 79.9% are physically inactive, above the national average. 13.5% report depression (below the 20.0% national average).

Health Metrics: Croston vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity26.8%
16% below US avg
Diabetes5.8%
High Blood Pressure26.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking9.8%
30% below US avg
Binge Drinking10.9%
Physical Inactivity79.9%
Depression13.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate88.0%

Food & Exercise

Croston experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July — relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 220 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 10.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 9 — among the cleanest air in the country. 93% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average51.8°F
4% below US avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days220 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall54.8 inches
44% above US avg
Snowfall10.8 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median9.0
RatingGood
Good Days %93.2%

Geography

Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Coordinates53.6622°N, 2.7752°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temp Precipitation
Jan 42°F (6°C)
3.5"
Feb 39°F (4°C)
2.3"
Mar 42°F (6°C)
3.0"
Apr 46°F (8°C)
2.4"
May 52°F (11°C)
2.2"
Jun 56°F (14°C)
2.7"
Jul 60°F (16°C)
2.7"
Aug 60°F (16°C)
3.4"
Sep 56°F (13°C)
3.5"
Oct 50°F (10°C)
4.2"
Nov 44°F (7°C)
4.2"
Dec 41°F (5°C)
4.0"

The warmest month is July at 60°F, while the coldest is February at 39°F — a seasonal swing of 21°F. October sees the most rain (4.2"), while May is the driest (2.2").

36.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 7% above the national average of 33.7%. 99.0% have completed high school. 96.3% of households have broadband internet access.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+36.2%
7% above US avg
High School+99.0%
B+ Education Grade (3.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access96.3%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone55.9%
Public Transit2.4%
Work from Home29.0%

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