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Dufftown, United Kingdom

Scotland · United Kingdom

Dufftown is a small town in Scotland, United Kingdom with a population of 1,660. Elevation: 614 ft (187 m). Average temperature: 44°F (7°C).

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
1,660 Population 1/sq mi density
614 ft Elevation 187 meters
44°F Avg Temperature 7°C
36.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$43,108 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$43,108 median income, 4.8% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$255,123 home value, $1,078/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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About Dufftown

Dufftown

Dufftown is a burgh in Moray, Scotland. While the town is part of the historic Mortlach parish, the town was established and laid out in the early 19th century as part of a planned new town settlement. The town has several listed 19th century buildings and serves as a regional centre for agriculture, tourism and services. The town is well known for its whisky-based economy, as it produces more whisky than any other town in Scotland and is home to several existing and former distilleries.

People

Population1,660
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density1/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%

Economy

B
Median Income$43,108
Per Capita$43,108
Unemployment4.8%

Housing

B
Home Value$255,123
Rent$1,078
Ownership65.0%
Housing Units664

Climate

Avg Temp44°F (7°C)
Rain36.0 in/yr
Sunny Days271/yr
Elevation614 ft (187 m)

Education

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

Community

Population1,660
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation614 ft (187 m)
Coordinates57.4457°, -3.1271°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceScotland
Average Temperature44°F (7°C)
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation36.0 inches (915 mm)
Annual Snowfall6.4 inches (16 cm)
Median Household Income$43,108
Median Age40.6 years

About Dufftown

Dufftown is a small town in United Kingdom (Scotland) with a population of 1,660. The city sits at an elevation of 614 feet (187 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 44°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 35°F in January to 55°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Dufftown has a population of 1,660 with a density of 1 people per square mile, spread across 1,231.0 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

1,660
Total Population
1
People / sq mi
40.6yrs
Median Age
4% above United Kingdom avg
1,231.0mi²
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

Dufftown vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Dufftown is $43,108, which is 43% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $43,108. The average weekly wage is $829, 42% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.8% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 151 business establishments. 24.0% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Dufftown vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income$43,108
43% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$43,108
Avg Weekly Wage$829

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.8%
32% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)151

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

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

Walkability

The median home value in Dufftown is $255,123, 9% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,078 (7% below the national average of $1,163). 65.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 664 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.9x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$255,123
9% below United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,078
7% below United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership65.0%
Owner-Occupied65.0%
Renter-Occupied35.0%
Housing Units664

Property Tax

Climate in Dufftown

Dufftown has an average annual temperature of 9°C (48°F). The hottest month is Jul (15°C), the coldest is Jan (3.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 664 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 3.8°C / 39°F 1.2° / 6.4° 49.6
Feb 4.5°C / 40°F 1.5° / 7.5° 43.5
Mar 5.9°C / 43°F 2.4° / 9.4° 39.6
Apr 7.8°C / 46°F 4.2° / 11.4° 42.0
May 10.4°C / 51°F 6.8° / 14° 50.7
Jun 12.6°C / 55°F 9.4° / 15.7° 61.4
Jul 15°C / 59°F 11.5° / 18.4° 60.3
Aug 14.4°C / 58°F 11° / 17.8° 66.8
Sep 12.7°C / 55°F 9.2° / 16.2° 66.9
Oct 9.6°C / 49°F 6.5° / 12.8° 71.8
Nov 6.6°C / 44°F 3.7° / 9.5° 56.9
Dec 4.2°C / 40°F 1.3° / 7.2° 54.4
Dufftown has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 36.0 inches. The area receives 6.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 614 feet.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average44.1°F
18% below United Kingdom avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Sunny Days271 days/yr

Geography

Elevation614 ft (187 m)
Area1,231.0 sq mi (3,188.3 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates57.4457°N, 3.1271°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.0"
5% below United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 6.4"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.82"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.32"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.8. Most recent: M2.7 on Aug 28, 1995.

Jul 26, 1992 45 km E of Portree, United Kingdom M2.8 139 km
Aug 28, 1995 5 km NNW of Aviemore, United Kingdom M2.7 49 km
Jan 9, 1990 29 km W of Aberfeldy, United Kingdom M2.5 115 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 3.8 in
February 35°F (2°C) 2.6 in Coldest
March 38°F (3°C) 2.9 in
April 41°F (5°C) 2.3 in Driest
May 47°F (8°C) 2.5 in
June 52°F (11°C) 2.5 in
July 55°F (13°C) 2.5 in Warmest
August 55°F (13°C) 3.0 in
September 50°F (10°C) 3.3 in
October 45°F (7°C) 3.8 in Wettest
November 39°F (4°C) 3.6 in
December 37°F (3°C) 3.3 in

Dufftown has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 35°F in February to 55°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.8") and April the driest (2.3").

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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 Density1/sq mi
Total Area1,231.0 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

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

Schools in Dufftown

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Mortlach Primary School
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Radio Stations near Dufftown

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Dufftown

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Buckie and District Fishing Heritage Centre
Elgin Cathedral Museum
Elgin Motor Museum
Elgin Museum
Fochabers Folk Museum and Heritage Centre
Proposed Cabrach Heritage Centre
WDC Scottish Dolphin Centre
Whisky Museum

Libraries in Dufftown

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Aberlour Library0.0
Buckie Library0.0
Dunbarney House0.0
Elgin Library0.0
Keith library0.0

Hotels in Dufftown

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Fife Arms Hotel
Tannochbrae
Whisky Capital Inn

Restaurants in Dufftown

4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

A Taste of Speyside
Noah's Ark
Spice of India
Whisky Capital Inn

Cafes in Dufftown

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dufftown Glassworks
Sidings Café
The Coffee Pot

Monuments in Dufftown

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clock Tower

Castles in Dufftown

3 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Auchindoun Castle
Balvenie Castle
Drummuir Castle

Train Stations in Dufftown

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Drummuir
Dufftown

Gas Stations in Dufftown

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

GB #1327202805

Banks in Dufftown

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Royal Bank of Scotland

Golf Courses in Dufftown

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dufftown Golf Club

Stadiums & Teams in Dufftown

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Dufftown

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Glenshee Ski Center 0.0 $0

Airports Near Dufftown

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
RAF LossiemouthLMOMedium Airport
Aboyne AirfieldSmall Airport
Ballone Castle AirstripSmall Airport
Blair Atholl AirfieldSmall Airport
Boyndie AirstripSmall Airport
Easterton Glider FieldSmall Airport
Insch AirstripSmall Airport
LaurencekirkSmall Airport
Montrose AirstripSmall Airport
Old MeldrumSmall Airport
Pittodrie-HouseSmall Airport
Shempston Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Tullochgribban-High AirstripSmall Airport
Viewfield AirstripSmall Airport

Post Offices in Dufftown

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Dufftown Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Dufftown

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Botriphnie Parish Kirk
Mortlach Kirk
Saint Michael's
St Mary's, Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church
United Free Kirk

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 Dufftown

What is the population of Dufftown?

Dufftown has a population of 1,660 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 1,231.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.6 years. The population is 50.5% female and 49.5% male.

Is Dufftown expensive to live in?

The median household income is $43,108, 43% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $255,123 (9% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,078 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.9x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Dufftown?

Dufftown has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 35°F in January, while summers reach an average of 55°F in July. The area receives 271 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 36.0 inches, with 6.4 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Dufftown?

Dufftown has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $829. There are 151 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Dufftown?

The median home value in Dufftown is $255,123. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,078. The homeownership rate is 65.0%.

How are the schools in Dufftown?

50.0% of adults in Dufftown 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 Dufftown?

90% of residents speak only English at home.

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