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Forres, United Kingdom

Scotland · United Kingdom

Forres is a small city in Scotland, United Kingdom with a population of 9,900. Elevation: 36 ft (11 m). Average temperature: 46°F (8°C).

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
9,900 Population 8/sq mi density
36 ft Elevation 11 meters
46°F Avg Temperature 8°C
29.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$43,108 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$43,108 median income, 4.8% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$255,123 home value, $1,078/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

People

Population9,900
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density8/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%

Economy

B
Median Income$43,108
Per Capita$43,108
Unemployment4.8%

Housing

B
Home Value$255,123
Rent$1,078
Ownership65.0%
Housing Units3,960

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)
Rain29.3 in/yr
Sunny Days283/yr
Elevation36 ft (11 m)

Education

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

Community

Population9,900
Population Density8 / sq mi
Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Coordinates57.6100°, -3.6212°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceScotland
Average Temperature46°F (8°C)
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation29.3 inches (744 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$43,108
Median Age40.6 years

About Forres

Forres is a small city in United Kingdom (Scotland) with a population of 9,900. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet (11 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 46°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 57°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Forres has a population of 9,900 with a density of 8 people per square mile, spread across 1,231.0 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

9,900
Total Population
8
People / sq mi
40.6yrs
Median Age
4% above United Kingdom avg
1,231.0mi²
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

Forres vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Forres is $43,108, which is 43% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $43,108. The average weekly wage is $829, 42% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.8% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 901 business establishments. 24.0% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Forres vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income$43,108
43% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$43,108
Avg Weekly Wage$829

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.8%
32% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)901

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

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

Walkability

The median home value in Forres is $255,123, 9% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,078 (7% below the national average of $1,163). 65.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 3,960 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.9x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$255,123
9% below United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,078
7% below United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership65.0%
Owner-Occupied65.0%
Renter-Occupied35.0%
Housing Units3,960

Property Tax

Climate in Forres

Forres has an average annual temperature of 9°C (48°F). The hottest month is Jul (15°C), the coldest is Dec (4°C). Average annual precipitation is 664 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 4.1°C / 39°F 1.5° / 6.7° 49.6
Feb 4.4°C / 40°F 1.4° / 7.4° 43.5
Mar 5.9°C / 43°F 2.4° / 9.4° 39.6
Apr 8°C / 46°F 4° / 12° 42.0
May 10.4°C / 51°F 6.2° / 14.6° 50.7
Jun 12.9°C / 55°F 9.1° / 16.7° 61.4
Jul 15°C / 59°F 11.2° / 18.9° 60.3
Aug 14.8°C / 59°F 10.9° / 18.6° 66.8
Sep 12.7°C / 55°F 9.1° / 16.3° 66.9
Oct 9.6°C / 49°F 6.3° / 12.8° 71.8
Nov 6.4°C / 44°F 3.6° / 9.2° 56.9
Dec 4°C / 39°F 1.4° / 6.6° 54.4
Forres experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 283 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 29.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average46.2°F
14% below United Kingdom avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days283 days/yr

Geography

Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Area1,231.0 sq mi (3,188.3 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates57.6100°N, 3.6212°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.3"
23% below United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 2.99"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.73"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.2. Most recent: M2.9 on Jun 8, 2006.

Aug 17, 1994 40 km SE of Portree, United Kingdom M3.2 137 km
Jun 8, 2006 35 km ENE of Portree, United Kingdom M2.9 121 km
Jul 26, 1992 45 km E of Portree, United Kingdom M2.8 110 km
Aug 28, 1995 5 km NNW of Aviemore, United Kingdom M2.7 43 km
Jan 9, 1990 29 km W of Aberfeldy, United Kingdom M2.5 116 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 3.0 in Coldest, Wettest
February 38°F (3°C) 2.0 in
March 41°F (5°C) 2.4 in
April 43°F (6°C) 1.7 in Driest
May 49°F (9°C) 1.9 in
June 53°F (12°C) 2.2 in
July 57°F (14°C) 2.2 in Warmest
August 57°F (14°C) 2.5 in
September 52°F (11°C) 2.7 in
October 48°F (9°C) 2.9 in
November 42°F (5°C) 3.0 in
December 38°F (4°C) 2.7 in

Forres has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 38°F in January to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.0") and April the driest (1.7").

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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 Density8/sq mi
Total Area1,231.0 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

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

Schools in Forres

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Moray Steiner School
Pilmuir Primary School
Applegrove Primary School
Anderson's Primary School
Forres Academy
Dyke Primary School
Logie Primary School
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Radio Stations near Forres

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Forres

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Burghead Museum
Dallas Dhu Historic Distillery
Falconer Museum
Morayvia
Tarbat Discovery Centre

Libraries in Forres

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Burghead Library0.0
Forres Library0.0
Nairn Library0.0

Hotels in Forres

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Knockomie Hotel
Old Mill Inn
Victoria Hotel

Restaurants in Forres

8 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cardamon Spice
Forres Tandoori
Northern Fish Restaurant
Old Mill Inn
Pizza Pan
Speedy Pepper Forres
The Pantry
The Wok Inn

Cafes in Forres

5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cafe 1496
Chimes
fika
Forres community cafe
The Olive Tree Cafe

Monuments in Forres

3 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

James Thomson Monument
Mercat Cross
Nelson's Tower

Castles in Forres

4 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Blervie Castle
Brodie Castle
Darnaway Castle
Dunphail Castle

Clinics in Forres

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Forres Health & Care Centre GP Practices

Dentists in Forres

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Forres Dental Centre

Train Stations in Forres

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Forres

Gas Stations in Forres

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Esso

Banks in Forres

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bank of Scotland
TSB

Golf Courses in Forres

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Forres Golf Club

Breweries in Forres

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Speyside Craft Brewery

Airports Near Forres

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Inverness AirportINVMedium Airport
RAF LossiemouthLMOMedium Airport
Ballone Castle AirstripSmall Airport
Bennetsfield Private AirstripSmall Airport
Culbokie AirstripSmall Airport
Dornoch AirfieldSmall Airport
Easter AirfieldSmall Airport
Easterton Glider FieldSmall Airport
Feshiebridge Glider FieldSmall Airport
Kylarrick House AirstripSmall Airport
Shempston Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Tain Ultralight AirstripSmall Airport
Tullochgribban-High AirstripSmall Airport
Viewfield AirstripSmall Airport

Post Offices in Forres

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Forres Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Forres

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Altyre Chapel
Caroline Street Gospel Hall
Dyke Parish Church
St John's Episcopal Church
St Laurence Church
St Leonard's Church
St Margaret

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 Forres

What is the population of Forres?

Forres has a population of 9,900 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 1,231.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.6 years. The population is 50.5% female and 49.5% male.

Is Forres expensive to live in?

The median household income is $43,108, 43% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $255,123 (9% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,078 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.9x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Forres?

Forres has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 57°F in July. The area receives 283 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 29.3 inches.

How is the job market in Forres?

Forres has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $829. There are 901 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Forres?

The median home value in Forres is $255,123. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,078. The homeownership rate is 65.0%.

How are the schools in Forres?

50.0% of adults in Forres 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 Forres?

90% of residents speak only English at home.

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