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Galashiels, United Kingdom

Full City Profile

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
12,660 Population 6/sq mi density
390 ft Elevation 119 meters
46°F Avg Temperature 8°C
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$42,672 median income, 4.8% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$231,037 home value, $1,067/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Galashiels, United Kingdom

At a Glance

Median Income
$42,672
43% below
$42,672 per capita
Home Value
$231,037
18% below
Median Rent
$1,067/mo
8% below
Bachelor's Degree+
50.0%
48% above
84.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.8%
32% above
Avg Temperature
46°F
268 sunny days/yr

Is Galashiels a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Galashiels residents earn a median household income of $42,672 , which is 43% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $42,672. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (32% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 1,152 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Galashiels is $231,037 , 18% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,067/month.

Education

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

Climate & Weather

Galashiels has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 268 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population12,660
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density6/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born14.4%

Economy

B
Median Income$42,672
Per Capita$42,672
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty
Avg Weekly Wage$821

Housing

B+
Home Value$231,037
Rent$1,067
Ownership65.0%
Housing Units5,064

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days268/yr
Rain37.2 in/yr
Elevation390 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.