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Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Full City Profile

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
514,990 Population 5,150/sq mi density
217 ft Elevation 66 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 10°C
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$54,825 median income, 4.8% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.8 / 5.0
$374,819 home value, $1,371/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

At a Glance

Median Income
$54,825
27% below
$54,825 per capita
Home Value
$374,819
33% above
Median Rent
$1,371/mo
18% above
Bachelor's Degree+
50.0%
48% above
84.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.8%
32% above
Avg Temperature
51°F
205 sunny days/yr

Is Edinburgh a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Edinburgh residents earn a median household income of $54,825 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $54,825. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (32% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 1,669 business establishments, including 616 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Edinburgh is $374,819 , 33% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,371/month.

Education

50.0% of adults in Edinburgh hold a bachelor's degree or higher (48% above the national average). 84.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Edinburgh has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 205 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population514,990
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density5,150/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born14.4%

Economy

B
Median Income$54,825
Per Capita$54,825
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty
Avg Weekly Wage$1,054

Housing

C+
Home Value$374,819
Rent$1,371
Ownership65.0%
Housing Units205,996

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days205/yr
Rain44.3 in/yr
Elevation217 ft

Education

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

Community

Did You Know?

18.0% of residents use public transit to commute.
24.0% work from home.
14.4% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 616 restaurants in the area.