Dhāka, India

Full City Profile

2.0 /5.0

C Fair

42,063 Population 590/sq mi density

236 ft Elevation 72 meters

76°F Avg Temperature 24°C

Overall

2.0 / 5.0

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

Economy

1.3 / 5.0

$1,000 median income, 7.8% unemployment

C+

Affordability

2.7 / 5.0

$7,000 home value, $25/mo rent

Dhāka, India

At a Glance

Median Income

$1,000

99% below

$650 per capita

Home Value

$7,000

98% below

Median Rent

$25/mo

98% below

31.8% of income on rent

Unemployment

7.8%

117% above

34.0% poverty rate

Avg Temperature

76°F

245 sunny days/yr

Is Dhāka a Good Place to Live?

2.0 / 5.0 — Fair

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

Economy & Jobs

Dhāka residents earn a median household income of $1,000 , which is 99% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $650. The unemployment rate stands at 7.8% (117% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 34.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 757 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Dhāka is $7,000 , 98% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $25/month, with 31.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Climate & Weather

Dhāka has an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 245 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population42,063

Median Age20.5 yrs

Density590/mi²

Foreign Born0.4%

Economy

Median Income$1,000

Per Capita$650

Unemployment7.8%

Poverty34.0%

Avg Weekly Wage$13

Housing

C+

Home Value$7,000

Rent$25

Ownership

Housing Units16,825

Rent Burden31.8%

Climate

Avg Temp76°F

Sunny Days245/yr

Rain54.0 in/yr

Elevation236 ft