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Dunfermline, United Kingdom
Scotland · United Kingdom
Dunfermline is a mid-size city in Scotland, United Kingdom with a population of 50,380. Elevation: 351 ft (107 m). Average temperature: 49°F (10°C).
Data updated June 2026
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A+Community
| Population | 50,380 |
| Population Density | 7,126 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 351 ft (107 m) |
| Coordinates | 56.0716°, -3.4589° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | Scotland |
| Average Temperature | 49°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 47.0 inches (1,193 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 6.2 inches (16 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $49,420 |
| Median Age | 40.6 years |
About Dunfermline
Dunfermline is a mid-size city in United Kingdom (Scotland) with a population of 50,380. The city sits at an elevation of 351 feet (107 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Dunfermline vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Dunfermline vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $49,420 |
| 34% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $49,420 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $950 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 4.8% |
| 32% above United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 4,585 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 60.0% |
| Public Transit | 18.0% |
| Work from Home | 24.0% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $212,855 |
| 24% below United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,236 |
| 6% above United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 65.0% |
| Owner-Occupied | 65.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 35.0% |
| Housing Units | 20,152 |
Property Tax
Climate in Dunfermline
Dunfermline has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 726 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 49.4°F |
| 9% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 204 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 351 ft (107 m) |
| Area | 7.1 sq mi (18.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 7,126/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 56.0716°N, 3.4589°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 58°F (14°C) | 2.5 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 3.4 in |
Dunfermline has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 38°F in February to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.6") and April the driest (2.0").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 50.0% |
| 48% above United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 84.0% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 7,126/sq mi |
| Total Area | 7.1 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 60.0% |
| Public Transit | 18.0% |
| Work from Home | 24.0% |
Schools in Dunfermline
11 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunfermline High School | - | - | - | - |
| Lynburn Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Pitreavie Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Queen Anne High School | - | - | - | - |
| St Leonard's Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Milesmark Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| McLean Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Canmore Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Pittencrieff Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Commercial Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| St Margaret's RC Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Dunfermline
12 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capital FM Edinburgh | edinburgh, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CareSound Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Forth1 | pop music, popular | AAC+ 47 kbps | |
| BFBS Scotland | - | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Edge 1 | - | MP3 | |
| Dundee Radio Club | community radio, field recordings | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio ENRG | alternative, edinburgh | MP3 | |
| 242 RADIO | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| EHFM | community radio, edinburgh | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio GH | folk | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Stirling Community Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Tay Bridges Radio | - | MP3 320 kbps |
Museums in Dunfermline
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aberdour Heritage Centre | ||||
| Almond Valley Heritage Centre | ||||
| Andrew Carnegie Birthplace Museum | ||||
| Bennie Museum | ||||
| Bo'ness Motor Museum | ||||
| Broxburn Community Museum | ||||
| Burntisland Heritage Exhibition | ||||
| Culross Palace | ||||
| Dollar Museum | ||||
| Falkirk Museums Workshop and Store | ||||
| Forth Bridges Light House Museum | ||||
| Heart of Midlothian Museum | ||||
| Heriot Watt Museum | ||||
| Inchcolm Museum | ||||
| Kinneil Museum | ||||
| Linlithgow Museum | ||||
| Museum of Communication | ||||
| Museum of Scottish Railways | ||||
| Queensferry Museum | ||||
| Scottish Vintage Bus Museum | ||||
| The Maltings | ||||
| The Wee Museum of Memory | ||||
| Whitburn Community Museum |
Libraries in Dunfermline
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aberdour Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Almondbank Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Auchterarder Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Auchtermuchty Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Balerno Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Balgreen Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bathgate Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Benarty Libary | 0.0 | |||||
| Blackhall Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bo'ness Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Burntisland Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cameron Smail Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cardenden Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Carmondean Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Colinton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Corstorphine Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cowdenbeath Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Currie Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Dalgety Bay Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Dollar Civic Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Duloch Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Dunfermline Carnegie Library & Galleries | 0.0 | |||||
| Edinburgh Napier Merchiston Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Fauldhouse Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Fountainbridge Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Granton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Inverkeithing Library and Heritage Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Jennie Lee Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kelty Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kinross Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kirkliston Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lanthorn Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Leslie Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Library of Mistakes | 0.0 | |||||
| Linlithgow Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Morningside Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Oakley Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Oxgangs Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ratho Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rosyth Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sighthill Learning Resource Centre (LRC) | 0.0 | |||||
| Sighthill Library | 0.0 | |||||
| South Queensferry Library | 0.0 | |||||
| The Drumbrae Library Hub | 0.0 | |||||
| The Lex Davidson Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Valleyfield Library | 0.0 | |||||
| West Lothian Local History Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wester Hailes Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Whitburn Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Dunfermline
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balerno Farmer's Market | |||||
| The Pitt | |||||
| The Pitt |
Hotels in Dunfermline
6 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Dunfermline
24 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Dunfermline
23 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Dunfermline
3 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Dunfermline
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Dunfermline
5 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Dunfermline
2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Dunfermline
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Dunfermline
2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Dunfermline
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Dunfermline
7 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Dunfermline
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Dunfermline
3 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Dunfermline
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Dunfermline
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alechemy | ||||
| Edinburgh Beer Factory | ||||
| Edinburgh Beer Factory |
Stadiums & Teams in Dunfermline
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Dunfermline
38 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh Airport | EDI | Large Airport |
| Dundee Airport | DND | Medium Airport |
| Leuchars Station Airfield | ADX | Medium Airport |
| Archerfield Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Balado Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Baldardo Field | - | Small Airport |
| Balgrummo Steading Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Blair Atholl Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Blair Drummond Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Broomhill Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Castleton Farm | - | Small Airport |
| Cumbernauld Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Dollar airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| East Fortune Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| East Lochlane Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Fife Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fingland | - | Small Airport |
| Forfar Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hilton of Carslogie Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kingsmuir Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kirriemuir Farm Strip | - | Small Airport |
| Latch Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Midlem Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Mosside Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Nairns Mains Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Nethershields Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Perth/Scone Airport | PSL | Small Airport |
| Pilmuir Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Polmont | - | Small Airport |
| Portmoak Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| RAF Kirknewton | - | Small Airport |
| Sheardale airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Skydive Strathallan | - | Small Airport |
| Stonehill Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Strathaven Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Teuchats Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Thankerton private airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Thornhill Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Dunfermline
3 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Abbeyview Post Office | |
| Brucefield Post Office | |
| Dunfermline Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Dunfermline
14 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| ABC4D Antenatal Babyscan Clinic | ||
| Active Clinics | ||
| Allingham Physiotherapy | ||
| Corstorphine Footcare | ||
| Dance Podiatry/Chiropody | ||
| Dermal Clinic | ||
| Edinburgh Sports Injury Clinic | ||
| Minor Injuries Unit | ||
| Morningside Chiropractic | ||
| Pennywell Resource Centre | ||
| Randolph Crescent Hostel | ||
| Stockbridge Clinic | ||
| The Chiropractic Clinic | ||
| Wight Chiropractic Clinic |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Dunfermline
23 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Dunfermline Abbey | |
| Dunfermline Church of Christ | |
| Dunfermline Islamic Centre | |
| Dunfermline North Parish Church | |
| Dunfermline Palace & Abbey (ruins) | |
| Dunfermline Spiritualist Church | |
| Dunfermline West Baptist Church | |
| Fellowship of Christ | |
| Gillespie Memorial Church | |
| Green Dome Mosque | |
| Holy Trinity Scottish Episcopal Church | |
| Hospital Hill Gospel Hall | |
| Liberty Centre | |
| Link Church | |
| Our Lady of Lourdes Church | |
| Shrine of St Margaret | |
| St Leonard's Parish Church | |
| St Ninian's Church | |
| St. Margaret's RC Memorial Church | |
| The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints |
Explore Near Dunfermline
Quick Facts
Things to See Near Dunfermline
59 places within 15 km
- • Antonine Wall
- • Antonine Wall
- • Blairadam Mill
- • Cat Stane
- • Cleish Mill
- + 23 more
- • Balmuto Castle
- • Barnbougle Castle
- • Carlowrie Castle
- • Cleish Castle
- • Couston Castle
- + 12 more
- • Dunmore Fort
- • Aberdour Castle
- • Antonine Wall
- • Antonine Wall
- • Auldcathie Church
- • Balram
- + 8 more
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Dunfermline
What is the population of Dunfermline?
Dunfermline has a population of 50,380 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 7,126 people per square mile, spread across 7.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.6 years. The population is 50.5% female and 49.5% male.
Is Dunfermline expensive to live in?
The median household income is $49,420, 34% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $212,855 (24% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,236 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Dunfermline?
Dunfermline has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. The area receives 204 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 47.0 inches, with 6.2 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Dunfermline?
Dunfermline has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $950. There are 4,585 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Dunfermline?
The median home value in Dunfermline is $212,855. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,236. The homeownership rate is 65.0%.
How are the schools in Dunfermline?
50.0% of adults in Dunfermline 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 Dunfermline?
90% of residents speak only English at home.