Dartford, United Kingdom

Full City Profile

3.0 /5.0

B Good

56,694 Population 1,563/sq mi density

26 ft Elevation 8 meters

53°F Avg Temperature 12°C

Overall

3.0 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

3.3 / 5.0

$55,996 median income, 4.9% unemployment

Affordability

2.1 / 5.0

$453,064 home value, $1,400/mo rent

B+

Education

3.6 / 5.0

32.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Dartford, United Kingdom

At a Glance

Median Income

$55,996

25% below

$55,996 per capita

Home Value

$453,064

61% above

Median Rent

$1,400/mo

20% above

Bachelor's Degree+

32.4%

4% below

49.1% high school+

Unemployment

4.9%

36% above

Avg Temperature

53°F

234 sunny days/yr

Is Dartford a Good Place to Live?

3.0 / 5.0 — Good

Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Dartford residents earn a median household income of $55,996 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $55,996. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9% (36% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 5,159 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Dartford is $453,064 , 61% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,400/month.

Education

32.4% of adults in Dartford hold a bachelor's degree or higher (4% below the national average). 49.1% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Dartford has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 234 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population56,694

Median Age37.2 yrs

Density1,563/mi²

Male / Female49% / 51%

Foreign Born19.7%

Veterans2.6%

Economy

Median Income$55,996

Per Capita$55,996

Unemployment4.9%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$1,077

Housing

Home Value$453,064

Rent$1,400

Ownership67.9%

Housing Units22,678

Climate

Avg Temp53°F

Sunny Days234/yr

Rain31.7 in/yr

Elevation26 ft

Education

B+

Bachelor's+32.4%

High School+49.1%

Community

Did You Know?

11.9% of residents use public transit to commute.

31.0% work from home.

3.8% of the population has a disability.

19.7% of residents are foreign-born.