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Dalry, United Kingdom

Scotland · United Kingdom

Dalry is a small city in Scotland, United Kingdom with a population of 5,560. Elevation: 144 ft (44 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).

Data updated June 2026

4.4 /5.0
A Great
5,560 Population 8/sq mi density
144 ft Elevation 44 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 8°C
62.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$51,196 Median Income
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$51,196 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$165,301 home value, $1,280/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

People

Population5,560
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density8/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%

Economy

B
Median Income$51,196
Per Capita$51,196
Unemployment4.8%

Housing

A+
Home Value$165,301
Rent$1,280
Ownership65.0%
Housing Units2,224

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
Rain62.0 in/yr
Sunny Days224/yr
Elevation144 ft (44 m)

Education

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

Community

Population5,560
Population Density8 / sq mi
Elevation144 ft (44 m)
Coordinates55.7096°, -4.7217°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceScotland
Average Temperature47°F (8°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation62.0 inches (1,575 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$51,196
Median Age40.6 years

About Dalry

Dalry is a small city in United Kingdom (Scotland) with a population of 5,560. The city sits at an elevation of 144 feet (44 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 57°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 62.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Dalry has a population of 5,560 with a density of 8 people per square mile, spread across 732.0 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.

Population

5,560
Total Population
8
People / sq mi
40.6yrs
Median Age
4% above United Kingdom avg
732.0mi²
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

Dalry vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Dalry is $51,196, which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $51,196 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $985, 31% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.8% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 506 business establishments. 24.0% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Dalry vs United Kingdom

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$51,196
32% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$51,196
Avg Weekly Wage$985

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.8%
32% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)506

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

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

Walkability

The median home value in Dalry is $165,301, 41% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,280 (10% above the national average of $1,163). 65.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 2,224 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.2x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$165,301
41% below United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,280
10% above United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership65.0%
Owner-Occupied65.0%
Renter-Occupied35.0%
Housing Units2,224

Property Tax

Dalry experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 224 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 62.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 144 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average46.6°F
14% below United Kingdom avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days224 days/yr

Geography

Elevation144 ft (44 m)
Area732.0 sq mi (1,895.9 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates55.7096°N, 4.7217°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 62.0"
63% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 7.17"
Driest Month (May) 3.23"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

14 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.6 on Nov 1, 2017.

Aug 4, 2017 31 km NE of Tobermory, United Kingdom M3.8 140 km
May 3, 1998 Scotland, United Kingdom M3.5 91 km
Jan 23, 2011 28 km NE of Tobermory, United Kingdom M3.5 140 km
Jan 26, 1990 34 km N of Isle of Islay, United Kingdom M3.0 106 km
Jun 20, 2003 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M3.0 55 km
May 18, 2013 27 km NE of Tobermory, United Kingdom M2.9 134 km
May 13, 2001 3 km W of Locharbriggs, United Kingdom M2.9 96 km
Jun 20, 2003 14 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M2.8 55 km
Aug 27, 1992 33 km NNE of Isle of Islay, United Kingdom M2.7 91 km
Mar 7, 1998 13 km E of Oban, United Kingdom M2.7 85 km
Nov 30, 1997 4 km NNE of Kippen, United Kingdom M2.7 63 km
Nov 1, 2017 2 km NNW of Tarbert, United Kingdom M2.6 48 km
Jun 20, 2003 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M2.5 54 km
Jan 9, 1990 29 km W of Aberfeldy, United Kingdom M2.5 107 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
720 HEBRIDES (SCOTLAND) Questionable Earthquake - - 126 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 7.2 in Wettest
February 38°F (4°C) 4.8 in Coldest
March 41°F (5°C) 5.6 in
April 44°F (7°C) 3.3 in
May 49°F (10°C) 3.2 in Driest
June 53°F (12°C) 3.3 in
July 57°F (14°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 56°F (14°C) 4.5 in
September 53°F (11°C) 6.0 in
October 48°F (9°C) 6.8 in
November 43°F (6°C) 6.7 in
December 39°F (4°C) 6.8 in

Dalry has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 38°F in February to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 62.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.2") and May the driest (3.2").

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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 Density8/sq mi
Total Area732.0 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

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

Schools in Dalry

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
St Palladius' Primary School - - - -
Dalry Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Dalry

16 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Linn Classical classical MP3 320 kbps
Clyde Built Radio arts, community radio MP3 128 kbps
Linn Jazz jazz MP3 320 kbps
Capital FM Glasgow - AAC 48 kbps
Orryy Live 24/7, bouncy MP3
Celtic Music Radio - MP3
Buena Vida community radio, multi genre MP3 192 kbps
HBSA Hospital Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Johnstone Sound - MP3 320 kbps
Quality Radio - MP3
Go Radio Glasgow - MP3 128 kbps
Impact-Digital-Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Jambo! Radio - MP3 192 kbps
Heart FM Glasgow - AAC 48 kbps
Sunny G Community Radio community MP3 320 kbps
Radio Buena Vida community radio, music MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Dalry

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ayr Through the Ages - The Heritage Hub
Bachelor's Club
Batchelor's Club
Big Idea
Cartoon Exhibition
Castle House Museum Dunoon
Dean Castle Country Park Rural Life Centre
Dick Institute
Dundonald Castle Vistor Centre
Greenock Fire Museum & Heritage Centre
Kelburn Museum
Largs Museum
McLean Museum and Art Gallery
Museum of the Cumbraes
North Ayrshire Heritage Centre
Scottish Maritime Museum
Scottish Maritime Museum Puffer Café and Shop
Skelmorlie Secret Bunker Museum
Weaver's Cottage
Wellwood Burns Centre and Museum
West Kilbride Museum

Libraries in Dalry

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Andrew Fisher Library0.0
Beith Library0.0
Bellfield Community Library0.0
Bishopton Library0.0
Bourtreehill Library0.0
Bridge of Weir community library0.0
Carnegie Library0.0
Central Library0.0
Dalry Library0.0
Dreghorn Library0.0
Dumbarton Library0.0
Fairlie Library0.0
Garrison House0.0
Irvine Library0.0
Johnstone Library0.0
Kilbirnie Library0.0
Kilwinning Library0.0
Largs Library0.0
Lochwinnoch Library0.0
New Tweedie Hall and Library0.0
Prestwick Library0.0
Springside Library and Community Centre0.0
Stevenston Library0.0
The Lorimer Library0.0
Troon Library0.0
Watt Memorial Library0.0
West Kilbride Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Dalry

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Kilmarnock Indoor Market

Restaurants in Dalry

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Braidwoods

Train Stations in Dalry

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

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Stadiums & Teams in Dalry

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Ski Resorts Near Dalry

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Newmilns Snow & Sports Complex 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Snow Factor 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Dalry

17 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Glasgow AirportGLALarge Airport
Glasgow Prestwick AirportPIKLarge Airport
Benston Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Blair Drummond Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Buchlyvie Airstrip-Small Airport
Bute Airfield-Small Airport
Carlung Farm-Small Airport
Cumbernauld Airport-Small Airport
Glenswinton Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Kier Garden Airstrip-Small Airport
Kilkerran UL-Small Airport
Mayfield Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Nethershields Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
New Grimmet Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
South Barnbeth Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Strathaven Airfield-Small Airport
Thornhill Airfield-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Dalry

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Dalry Trinity Church
St Margaret's Parish Church
St. Palladius RC Church
St.Peter's Scottish Episcopal Church

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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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 Dalry

What is the population of Dalry?

Dalry has a population of 5,560 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 732.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.6 years. The population is 50.5% female and 49.5% male.

Is Dalry expensive to live in?

The median household income is $51,196, 32% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $165,301 (41% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,280 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.2x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Dalry?

Dalry has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 57°F in July. The area receives 224 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 62.0 inches.

How is the job market in Dalry?

Dalry has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $985. There are 506 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Dalry?

The median home value in Dalry is $165,301. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,280. The homeownership rate is 65.0%.

How are the schools in Dalry?

50.0% of adults in Dalry 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 Dalry?

90% of residents speak only English at home.

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