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Giffnock, United Kingdom

Full City Profile

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
12,070 Population 141/sq mi density
148 ft Elevation 45 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$58,774 median income, 4.8% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$365,314 home value, $1,469/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Giffnock, United Kingdom

At a Glance

Median Income
$58,774
22% below
$58,774 per capita
Home Value
$365,314
30% above
Median Rent
$1,469/mo
26% above
Bachelor's Degree+
50.0%
48% above
84.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.8%
32% above
Avg Temperature
48°F
194 sunny days/yr

Is Giffnock 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

Giffnock residents earn a median household income of $58,774 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $58,774. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (32% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 1,098 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Giffnock is $365,314 , 30% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,469/month.

Education

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

Climate & Weather

Giffnock has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 194 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 66.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population12,070
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density141/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born14.4%

Economy

B
Median Income$58,774
Per Capita$58,774
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty
Avg Weekly Wage$1,130

Housing

B
Home Value$365,314
Rent$1,469
Ownership65.0%
Housing Units4,828

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days194/yr
Rain66.5 in/yr
Elevation148 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.