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Falkirk, United Kingdom
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Falkirk is a mid-size city in Scotland, United Kingdom with a population of 35,310. Elevation: 82 ft (25 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).
Data updated June 2026
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A+Community
| Population | 35,310 |
| Population Density | 8,308 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 82 ft (25 m) |
| Coordinates | 56.0021°, -3.7854° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | Scotland |
| Average Temperature | 48°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 38°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (14°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 59.2 inches (1,504 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 14.5 inches (37 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $48,809 |
| Median Age | 40.6 years |
About Falkirk
Falkirk is a mid-size city in United Kingdom (Scotland) with a population of 35,310. The city sits at an elevation of 82 feet (25 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 56°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 59.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Falkirk vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Falkirk vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $48,809 |
| 35% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $48,809 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $939 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 4.8% |
| 32% above United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,213 |
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 | $208,794 |
| 26% below United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,220 |
| 5% above United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 65.0% |
| Owner-Occupied | 65.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 35.0% |
| Housing Units | 14,124 |
Property Tax
Climate in Falkirk
Falkirk 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 | 47.6°F |
| 12% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 193 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 82 ft (25 m) |
| Area | 4.3 sq mi (11.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 8,308/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 56.0021°N, 3.7854°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (4°C) | 5.0 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 56°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 4.6 in |
Falkirk has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 38°F in January to 59°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 42.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.0") and April the driest (2.2").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 50.0% |
| 48% above United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 84.0% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 8,308/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.3 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 60.0% |
| Public Transit | 18.0% |
| Work from Home | 24.0% |
Schools in Falkirk
5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Francis Xavier's RC Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bainsford Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Victoria Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Comely Park Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| St Mungo's Roman Catholic High School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Falkirk
14 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clyde Built Radio | arts, community radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Capital FM Glasgow | - | AAC 48 kbps | |
| Orryy Live | 24/7, bouncy | MP3 | |
| Celtic Music Radio | - | MP3 | |
| CareSound Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Buena Vida | community radio, multi genre | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Regal Radio | blues, community radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Go Radio Glasgow | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Jambo! Radio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Heart FM Glasgow | - | AAC 48 kbps | |
| Sunny G Community Radio | community | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Buena Vida | community radio, music | MP3 192 kbps | |
| 100.8 Home Radio | - | MP3 | |
| Stirling Community Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Falkirk
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alloa Tower | ||||
| Almond Valley Heritage Centre | ||||
| Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders Regimental HQ & Museum | ||||
| Bannockburn Heritage Centre | ||||
| Bennie Museum | ||||
| Blackridge Museum | ||||
| Bo'ness Motor Museum | ||||
| Callendar House | ||||
| Culross Palace | ||||
| Cumbernauld Museum | ||||
| Dollar Museum | ||||
| Dunblane Museum | ||||
| Falkirk Museums Workshop and Store | ||||
| John Cowanes Hospital | ||||
| Kinneil Museum | ||||
| Leighton Library | ||||
| Linlithgow Museum | ||||
| Menstrie Castle | ||||
| Motherwell Heritage Centre | ||||
| Museum of Scottish Railways | ||||
| Polmaise Colliery Museum | ||||
| Shotts Heritage Centre | ||||
| Smith Art Gallery & Museum | ||||
| Stirling Old Town Jail | ||||
| Summerlee Museum of Scottish Industrial Life | ||||
| The Bastion & Thieves Pot | ||||
| The Dunmore Pineapple | ||||
| Whitburn Community Museum |
Libraries in Falkirk
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abronhill Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Airdrie Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Airdrie Public Library & Observatory | 0.0 | |||||
| Bannockburn Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bathgate Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Blackridge Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bo'ness Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bonnybridge Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bridge of Allan Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Carmondean Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Chapelhall Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cleland Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Condorrat Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cowie Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cumbernauld Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Denny Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Dollar Civic Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Dunblane Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Falkirk Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Fauldhouse Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Grangemouth Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kincardine Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Larbert Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Leighton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Linlithgow Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Main Street Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Meadowbank Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Oakley Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Plean Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Shotts Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Slamannan Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Speirs Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Stirling Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Valleyfield Library | 0.0 | |||||
| West Lothian Local History Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Whitburn Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Falkirk
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Square |
Hotels in Falkirk
4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Falkirk
22 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Falkirk
26 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Falkirk
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Falkirk
2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Falkirk
2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Falkirk
6 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Falkirk
3 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Falkirk
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Falkirk
4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Falkirk
6 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Falkirk
2 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Falkirk
7 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Falkirk
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Falkirk
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allanwater Brewery | ||||
| Harviestoun Brewery Ltd | ||||
| Williams Bros. Brewing Co. |
Stadiums & Teams in Falkirk
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Falkirk
2 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newmilns Snow & Sports Complex | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Snow Factor | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Falkirk
28 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh Airport | EDI | Large Airport |
| Glasgow Airport | GLA | Large Airport |
| Balado Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Benston Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Blair Drummond Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Broomhill Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Buchlyvie Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Castleton Farm | - | Small Airport |
| Cumbernauld Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Dollar airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| East Lochlane Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Fife Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fingland | - | Small Airport |
| Hilton of Carslogie Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kier Garden Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Latch Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Mosside Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Nethershields Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Perth/Scone Airport | PSL | 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 |
| Thankerton private airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Thornhill Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Falkirk
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Bainsford Post Office | |
| Falkirk Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Falkirk
12 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Christ Church Falkirk | |
| Falkirk Baptist Church | |
| Falkirk Central Mosque | |
| Falkirk Trinity Church of Scotland | |
| Kingdom Hall | |
| Olivet Evangellical Church | |
| Peoples Church Falkirk | |
| Salvation Army | |
| St James Church | |
| St. Francis Xavier | |
| Struthers Memorial Church | |
| The Weir Street Room |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in United Kingdom
14 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Falkirk?
Falkirk has a population of 35,310 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 8,308 people per square mile, spread across 4.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.6 years. The population is 50.5% female and 49.5% male.
Is Falkirk expensive to live in?
The median household income is $48,809, 35% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $208,794 (26% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,220 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 Falkirk?
Falkirk has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 56°F in July. The area receives 193 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 59.2 inches, with 14.5 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Falkirk?
Falkirk has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $939. There are 3,213 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Falkirk?
The median home value in Falkirk is $208,794. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,220. The homeownership rate is 65.0%.
How are the schools in Falkirk?
50.0% of adults in Falkirk 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 Falkirk?
90% of residents speak only English at home.