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Garmouth, United Kingdom

Scotland · United Kingdom

Garmouth is a small town in Scotland, United Kingdom with a population of 580. Elevation: 56 ft (17 m). Average temperature: 46°F (8°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
580 Population 3,625/sq mi density
56 ft Elevation 17 meters
46°F Avg Temperature 8°C
30.0 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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People

Population580
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density3,625/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 Units232

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)
Rain30.0 in/yr
Sunny Days282/yr
Elevation56 ft (17 m)

Education

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

Community

Population580
Population Density3,625 / sq mi
Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Coordinates57.6645°, -3.1088°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceScotland
Average Temperature46°F (8°C)
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation30.0 inches (763 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$43,108
Median Age40.6 years

About Garmouth

Garmouth is a small town in United Kingdom (Scotland) with a population of 580. The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet (17 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 46°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 57°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Garmouth has a population of 580 with a density of 3,625 people per square mile, spread across 0.2 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

580
Total Population
3,625
People / sq mi
40.6yrs
Median Age
4% above United Kingdom avg
0.2mi²
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

Garmouth vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Garmouth 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 53 business establishments. 24.0% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Garmouth 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)53

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

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

Walkability

The median home value in Garmouth 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 232 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 Units232

Property Tax

Climate in Garmouth

Garmouth 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 664 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 3.8°C / 39°F 1.2° / 6.4° 49.6
Feb 4.5°C / 40°F 1.5° / 7.5° 43.5
Mar 5.9°C / 43°F 2.4° / 9.4° 39.6
Apr 7.8°C / 46°F 4.2° / 11.4° 42.0
May 10.4°C / 51°F 6.8° / 14° 50.7
Jun 12.6°C / 55°F 9.4° / 15.7° 61.4
Jul 15°C / 59°F 11.5° / 18.4° 60.3
Aug 14.4°C / 58°F 11° / 17.8° 66.8
Sep 12.7°C / 55°F 9.2° / 16.2° 66.9
Oct 9.6°C / 49°F 6.5° / 12.8° 71.8
Nov 6.6°C / 44°F 3.7° / 9.5° 56.9
Dec 4.2°C / 40°F 1.3° / 7.2° 54.4
Garmouth experiences four distinct seasons with 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 282 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 30.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average45.9°F
15% below United Kingdom avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days282 days/yr

Geography

Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density3,625/sq mi
Coordinates57.6645°N, 3.1088°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.0"
21% below United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.03"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.93"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.8. Most recent: M2.7 on Aug 28, 1995.

Jul 26, 1992 45 km E of Portree, United Kingdom M2.8 141 km
Aug 28, 1995 5 km NNW of Aviemore, United Kingdom M2.7 65 km
Jan 9, 1990 29 km W of Aberfeldy, United Kingdom M2.5 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 38°F (3°C) 2.1 in
March 40°F (5°C) 2.3 in
April 43°F (6°C) 1.9 in Driest
May 48°F (9°C) 2.1 in
June 53°F (12°C) 2.3 in
July 57°F (14°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 56°F (14°C) 2.7 in
September 52°F (11°C) 2.9 in
October 47°F (8°C) 3.0 in Wettest
November 42°F (5°C) 3.0 in
December 38°F (4°C) 2.6 in

Garmouth has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 37°F in January to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.0") and April the driest (1.9").

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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 Density3,625/sq mi
Total Area0.2 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

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

Museums in Garmouth

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Buckie and District Fishing Heritage Centre
Elgin Cathedral Museum
Elgin Motor Museum
Elgin Museum
Fochabers Folk Museum and Heritage Centre
WDC Scottish Dolphin Centre
Whisky Museum

Libraries in Garmouth

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Aberlour Library0.0
Buckie Library0.0
Dunbarney House0.0
Elgin Library0.0
Keith library0.0

Hotels in Garmouth

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Garmouth Hotel

Cafes in Garmouth

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

WDC Scottish Dolphin Centre

Golf Courses in Garmouth

3 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Garmouth & Kingston Golf Course
Kempston Course
Spey Bay Golf Course

Stadiums & Teams in Garmouth

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Garmouth

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
RAF LossiemouthLMOMedium Airport
Aboyne AirfieldSmall Airport
Ballone Castle AirstripSmall Airport
Boyndie AirstripSmall Airport
Easterton Glider FieldSmall Airport
Insch AirstripSmall Airport
Old MeldrumSmall Airport
Pittodrie-HouseSmall Airport
Shempston Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Tullochgribban-High AirstripSmall Airport
Viewfield AirstripSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Garmouth

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Moray Coast Baptist Church

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 Garmouth

What is the population of Garmouth?

Garmouth has a population of 580 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 3,625 people per square mile, spread across 0.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.6 years. The population is 50.5% female and 49.5% male.

Is Garmouth 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 Garmouth?

Garmouth has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 57°F in July. The area receives 282 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.0 inches.

How is the job market in Garmouth?

Garmouth 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 53 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Garmouth?

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

How are the schools in Garmouth?

50.0% of adults in Garmouth 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 Garmouth?

90% of residents speak only English at home.

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