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Forres, United Kingdom

Full City Profile

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
9,900 Population 8/sq mi density
36 ft Elevation 11 meters
46°F Avg Temperature 8°C
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

Forres, United Kingdom

At a Glance

Median Income
$43,108
43% below
$43,108 per capita
Home Value
$255,123
9% below
Median Rent
$1,078/mo
7% below
Bachelor's Degree+
50.0%
48% above
84.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.8%
32% above
Avg Temperature
46°F
283 sunny days/yr

Is Forres a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Forres residents earn a median household income of $43,108 , which is 43% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $43,108. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (32% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 901 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Forres is $255,123 , 9% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,078/month.

Education

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

Climate & Weather

Forres has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 283 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population9,900
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density8/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born14.4%

Economy

B
Median Income$43,108
Per Capita$43,108
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty
Avg Weekly Wage$829

Housing

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

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days283/yr
Rain29.3 in/yr
Elevation36 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.