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Dunbar, United Kingdom

Scotland · United Kingdom

Dunbar is a small city in Scotland, United Kingdom with a population of 8,470. Elevation: 69 ft (21 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
8,470 Population 26/sq mi density
69 ft Elevation 21 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 8°C
24.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$49,167 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$49,167 median income, 4.8% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.4 / 5.0
$369,988 home value, $1,229/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

People

Population8,470
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density26/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%

Economy

B
Median Income$49,167
Per Capita$49,167
Unemployment4.8%

Housing

C
Home Value$369,988
Rent$1,229
Ownership65.0%
Housing Units3,388

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
Rain24.6 in/yr
Sunny Days291/yr
Elevation69 ft (21 m)

Education

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

Community

Population8,470
Population Density26 / sq mi
Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Coordinates56.0006°, -2.5142°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceScotland
Average Temperature47°F (8°C)
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average58°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation24.6 inches (624 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$49,167
Median Age40.6 years

About Dunbar

Dunbar is a small city in United Kingdom (Scotland) with a population of 8,470. The city sits at an elevation of 69 feet (21 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 58°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Dunbar has a population of 8,470 with a density of 26 people per square mile, spread across 331.2 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

8,470
Total Population
26
People / sq mi
40.6yrs
Median Age
4% above United Kingdom avg
331.2mi²
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

Dunbar vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Dunbar is $49,167, which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $49,167 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $946, 34% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.8% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 771 business establishments. 24.0% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Dunbar vs United Kingdom

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$49,167
35% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$49,167
Avg Weekly Wage$946

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.8%
32% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)771

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

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

Walkability

The median home value in Dunbar is $369,988, 31% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,229 (6% above the national average of $1,163). 65.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 3,388 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.5x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$369,988
31% above United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,229
6% above United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership65.0%
Owner-Occupied65.0%
Renter-Occupied35.0%
Housing Units3,388

Property Tax

Dunbar experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 291 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 24.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 69 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 58°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average47.1°F
13% below United Kingdom avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average58°F (15°C)
Sunny Days291 days/yr

Geography

Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Area331.2 sq mi (857.9 km²)
Population Density26/sq mi
Coordinates56.0006°N, 2.5142°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.6"
35% below United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 2.48"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.0. Most recent: M2.5 on May 28, 2008.

Jun 20, 2003 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M3.0 120 km
May 13, 2001 3 km W of Locharbriggs, United Kingdom M2.9 122 km
Jun 20, 2003 14 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M2.8 121 km
Nov 30, 1997 4 km NNE of Kippen, United Kingdom M2.7 102 km
Apr 24, 2000 12 km NNW of Penrith, United Kingdom M2.6 138 km
Jun 20, 2003 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M2.5 120 km
Jan 9, 1990 29 km W of Aberfeldy, United Kingdom M2.5 134 km
May 28, 2008 12 km WNW of Penrith, United Kingdom M2.5 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 2.2 in Coldest
February 38°F (4°C) 1.6 in
March 42°F (5°C) 1.8 in
April 45°F (7°C) 1.5 in Driest
May 50°F (10°C) 1.8 in
June 55°F (13°C) 1.9 in
July 58°F (15°C) 2.1 in Warmest
August 58°F (14°C) 2.4 in
September 54°F (12°C) 2.4 in
October 49°F (9°C) 2.5 in Wettest
November 42°F (6°C) 2.3 in
December 39°F (4°C) 2.1 in

Dunbar has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 38°F in January to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (2.5") and April the driest (1.5").

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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 Density26/sq mi
Total Area331.2 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

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

Schools in Dunbar

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Dunbar Grammar School
Innerwick Primary School
Dunbar Primary School (Lochend Campus)
Dunbar Primary School (John Muir Campus)
Cockburnspath Primary School
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Radio Stations near Dunbar

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
East Coast FM Haddington easy listening MP3 320 kbps
Dundee Radio Club community radio, field recordings MP3 320 kbps
TD1 Radio MP3 192 kbps
Tay Bridges Radio MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Dunbar

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Coastal Communities Museum
Dunbar Town House Museum and Gallery
Jim Clark Motorsport Museum
John Muir Birthplace
National Museum of Flight
Preston Mill
Scottish Fisheries Museum
Scottish Seabird Centre

Libraries in Dunbar

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Dunbar LIbrary0.0
Duns Library0.0
East Linton Library0.0
North Berwick Library0.0
Pittenweem Library0.0
Waid Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Dunbar

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
East Fortune Sunday Market
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Hotels in Dunbar

9 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Broxmouth House
Dunglass Estate
Dunmuir Hotel
Eden Hotel
Hillside Hotel
Marston's Inn
Royal Mackintosh Hotel
The New Bayswell Hotel
The Rocks

Restaurants in Dunbar

4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hector's
Shapla Tandoori
The Black Agnes
The Rocks

Cafes in Dunbar

8 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

1650
Dunbar Garden Centre
Graze
Kittiwake Cafe
Parkers
Saddler's @ William Main
Saddlers
Wishing Tree by the Sea

Monuments in Dunbar

4 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mercat Cross
Mercat Cross
Mercat Cross
The Fishermen's Monument

Castles in Dunbar

4 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dunbar Castle
Innerwick Castle
The Gunholes
The Magazine

Train Stations in Dunbar

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dunbar

Bus Stations in Dunbar

2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

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GB #1258338241

Gas Stations in Dunbar

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Asda
Rigg Service Station

Golf Courses in Dunbar

2 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dunbar Golf Club
Winterfield Golf Course

Airports Near Dunbar

25 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Dundee AirportDNDMedium Airport
Leuchars Station AirfieldADXMedium Airport
Archerfield AirstripSmall Airport
Athey's Moor AirfieldSmall Airport
Baldardo FieldSmall Airport
Balgone AirstripSmall Airport
Balgrummo Steading AirstripSmall Airport
Castleton FarmSmall Airport
Charterhall AirfieldSmall Airport
East Fortune AirfieldSmall Airport
Eccles Newton Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Fife AirportSmall Airport
FinglandSmall Airport
Forfar AirstripSmall Airport
Hilton of Carslogie AirstripSmall Airport
Kingsmuir AirfieldSmall Airport
Kirriemuir Farm StripSmall Airport
Lempitlaw Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Midlem AirstripSmall Airport
Milfield Glider FieldSmall Airport
Montrose AirstripSmall Airport
Nairns Mains AirstripSmall Airport
Nether Huntlywood AirstripSmall Airport
Pilmuir Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Teuchats Farm AirstripSmall Airport

Post Offices in Dunbar

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Dunbar Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Dunbar

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Behaven Parish Church
Dunbar Methodist Church
Dunbar Parish Church
Innerwick Parish Church
Oldhamstocks Parish Church
Our Lady of the Waves
St Anne's Episcopal Church

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 Dunbar

What is the population of Dunbar?

Dunbar has a population of 8,470 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 26 people per square mile, spread across 331.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.6 years. The population is 50.5% female and 49.5% male.

Is Dunbar expensive to live in?

The median household income is $49,167, 35% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $369,988 (31% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,229 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.5x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Dunbar?

Dunbar has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 58°F in July. The area receives 291 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 24.6 inches.

How is the job market in Dunbar?

Dunbar has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $946. There are 771 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Dunbar?

The median home value in Dunbar is $369,988. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,229. The homeownership rate is 65.0%.

How are the schools in Dunbar?

50.0% of adults in Dunbar 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 Dunbar?

90% of residents speak only English at home.

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