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Dharamsala, India

Full City Profile

3.4 /5.0
B Good
30,764 Population 2,701/sq mi density
4,459 ft Elevation 1,359 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$2,800 median income, 5.2% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.0 / 5.0
$18,000 home value, $35/mo rent
B+
Safety
3.9 / 5.0
3 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
34.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Dharamsala, India

At a Glance

Median Income
$2,800
96% below
$2,850 per capita
Home Value
$18,000
94% below
Median Rent
$35/mo
97% below
Violent Crime
3/100K
99% below
Bachelor's Degree+
34.4%
2% above
80.0% high school+
Unemployment
5.2%
44% above
7.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
7.3%
77% below
7.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F
220 sunny days/yr

Is Dharamsala a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Dharamsala residents earn a median household income of $2,800 , which is 96% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $2,850. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2% (44% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Dharamsala is $18,000 , 94% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $35/month. The cost of living index is 24.1 (100 = national average).

Safety & Crime

Dharamsala reports 3 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 99% below the national average of 380/100K. The murder rate is 2.8/100K.

Education

34.4% of adults in Dharamsala hold a bachelor's degree or higher (2% above the national average). 80.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Dharamsala has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 220 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 88.4 inches. Air quality is rated Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups with a median AQI of 126.

Data Overview

People

Population30,764
Median Age31.0 yrs
Density2,701/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born1.2%

Economy

C+
Median Income$2,800
Per Capita$2,850
Unemployment5.2%
Poverty7.5%

Housing

B
Home Value$18,000
Rent$35
Ownership86.6%

Crime

B+
Violent3/100K
PropertyN/A
Murder2.8/100K

Health

Obesity7.3%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking7.6%
Heart Disease23.6%
Premature Death236/100K

Climate

Avg Temp64°F
Sunny Days220/yr
Rain88.4 in/yr
AQI126 (Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups)
Elevation4,459 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+34.4%
High School+80.0%

Community

Broadband55.9%

Did You Know?

13.1% of the population has a disability.