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Elie, United Kingdom
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Elie is a small town in Scotland, United Kingdom with a population of 949. Elevation: 49 ft (15 m). Average temperature: 51°F (10°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 949 |
| Population Density | 1 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Coordinates | 56.1926°, -2.8223° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | Scotland |
| Average Temperature | 51°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 44.3 inches (1,124 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 7.5 inches (19 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $49,944 |
| Median Age | 40.6 years |
About Elie
Elie is a small town in United Kingdom (Scotland) with a population of 949. The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet (15 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Elie vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Elie vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $49,944 |
| 34% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $49,944 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $960 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 4.8% |
| 32% above United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 86 |
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 | $249,800 |
| 11% below United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,249 |
| 7% above United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 63.0% |
| Owner-Occupied | 63.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 37.0% |
| Housing Units | 380 |
Property Tax
Climate in Elie
Elie 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 712 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 50.7°F |
| 6% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 205 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Area | 925.7 sq mi (2,397.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 56.1926°N, 2.8223°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 60°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 2.3 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 38°F (4°C) | 2.6 in |
Elie has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 38°F in February to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.8") and April the driest (1.7").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 50.0% |
| 48% above United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 84.0% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Total Area | 925.7 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 60.0% |
| Public Transit | 18.0% |
| Work from Home | 24.0% |
Schools in Elie
3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colinsburgh Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Elie Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Largoward Primary School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Elie
11 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capital FM Edinburgh | edinburgh, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Forth1 | pop music, popular | AAC+ 47 kbps | |
| East Coast FM Haddington | easy listening | MP3 320 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 | |
| Tay Bridges Radio | — | MP3 320 kbps |
Museums in Elie
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1722 Waggonway Heritage Centre | ||||
| Bell Pettigrew Museum | ||||
| Buckhaven Museum | ||||
| Coastal Communities Museum | ||||
| Crail Museum and Heritage Centre | ||||
| Cupar Heritage Centre | ||||
| Fife Folk Museum | ||||
| John Gray Centre | ||||
| Methil Heritage Centre | ||||
| MUSA Collections Centre | ||||
| Musselburgh Museum | ||||
| Myreton Motor Museum | ||||
| National Museum of Flight | ||||
| Preston Mill | ||||
| Prestongrange Mining Museum | ||||
| R&A World Golf Museum | ||||
| Scotstarvit Tower | ||||
| Scottish Fisheries Museum | ||||
| Scottish Seabird Centre | ||||
| St Andrews Castle Visitor Centre | ||||
| St Andrews Cathedral Museum | ||||
| St Andrews Museum | ||||
| St Andrews Preservation Trust Museum | ||||
| St Monans Heritage Collection | ||||
| Wardlaw Museum | ||||
| Wemyss Cave Museum & Visitor Centre |
Libraries in Elie
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buckhaven Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Colinsburgh Galloway Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cupar Library | 0.0 | |||||
| East Linton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Elie Library | 0.0 | |||||
| George Waterston Library | 0.0 | |||||
| J F Allen Library | 0.0 | |||||
| John Gray Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Kennoway Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Largo Library and Community Hub | 0.0 | |||||
| Leven Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Longniddry Library and Community Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Martyrs Kirk Research Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Methil Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Musselburgh Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Newport Library | 0.0 | |||||
| North Berwick Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Pittenweem Library | 0.0 | |||||
| St Andrews Library | 0.0 | |||||
| St Monans Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tranent Library | 0.0 | |||||
| University of St Andrews Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Waid Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Elie
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Fortune Sunday Market | |||||
| Haddington Farmers' Market | |||||
| Why Not? |
Cafes in Elie
3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Elie
1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Elie
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Elie
3 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Elie
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archerfield Fine Ales | ||||
| Futtle | ||||
| St Andrews Brewing Company |
Stadiums & Teams in Elie
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Elie
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenshee Ski Center | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Elie
31 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 |
| Balgone Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Balgrummo Steading Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Broomhill Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Castleton Farm | — | Small Airport |
| Charterhall Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| East Fortune Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Eccles Newton Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Fife Airport | — | 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 |
| Laurencekirk | — | Small Airport |
| Lempitlaw Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Midlem Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Milfield Glider Field | — | Small Airport |
| Montrose Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Nairns Mains Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Nether Huntlywood Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Perth/Scone Airport | PSL | Small Airport |
| Pilmuir Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Portmoak Glider Field | — | Small Airport |
| RAF Kirknewton | — | Small Airport |
| Teuchats Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Elie
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Colinsburgh Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Elie
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Gateway to Recovery Clinic |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Elie
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Colinsburgh Parish Church | |
| Elie Parish Church | |
| Kilconquhar Parish Church | |
| St Michael And All Angels Episcopal Church |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in United Kingdom
14 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Elie
What is the population of Elie?
Elie has a population of 949 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 925.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.6 years. The population is 50.5% female and 49.5% male.
Is Elie expensive to live in?
The median household income is $49,944, 34% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $249,800 (11% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,249 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Elie?
Elie has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 205 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 44.3 inches, with 7.5 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Elie?
Elie has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $960. There are 86 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Elie?
The median home value in Elie is $249,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,249. The homeownership rate is 63.0%.
How are the schools in Elie?
50.0% of adults in Elie 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 Elie?
90% of residents speak only English at home. 21.4% of residents have a disability.