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Greenisland, United Kingdom

Northern Ireland · United Kingdom

Greenisland is a small city in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom with a population of 5,073. Elevation: 174 ft (53 m). Average temperature: 47°F (9°C).

4.2 /5.0
A Great
5,073 Population 9/sq mi density
174 ft Elevation 53 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 9°C
40.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$49,944 Median Income
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$49,944 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$204,534 home value, $1,249/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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People

Population5,073
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density9/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%

Economy

B
Median Income$49,944
Per Capita$49,944
Unemployment4.8%

Housing

A
Home Value$204,534
Rent$1,249
Ownership65.0%
Housing Units2,029

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (9°C)
Rain40.1 in/yr
Sunny Days263/yr
Elevation174 ft (53 m)

Education

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

Community

Population5,073
Population Density9 / sq mi
Elevation174 ft (53 m)
Coordinates54.7008°, -5.8748°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceNorthern Ireland
Average Temperature47°F (9°C)
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average58°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation40.1 inches (1,018 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$49,944
Median Age40.6 years

About Greenisland

Greenisland is a small city in United Kingdom (Northern Ireland) with a population of 5,073. The city sits at an elevation of 174 feet (53 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 58°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Greenisland has a population of 5,073 with a density of 9 people per square mile, spread across 538.3 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

5,073
Total Population
9
People / sq mi
40.6yrs
Median Age
4% above United Kingdom avg
538.3mi²
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

Greenisland vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Greenisland is $49,944, which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $49,944 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $960, 33% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.8% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 462 business establishments. 24.0% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Greenisland vs United Kingdom

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$49,944
34% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$49,944
Avg Weekly Wage$960

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.8%
32% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)462

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

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

Walkability

The median home value in Greenisland is $204,534, 27% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,249 (7% above the national average of $1,163). 65.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 2,029 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.1x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$204,534
27% below United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,249
7% above United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership65.0%
Owner-Occupied65.0%
Renter-Occupied35.0%
Housing Units2,029

Property Tax

Climate in Greenisland

Greenisland has an average annual temperature of 9.7°C (49°F). The hottest month is Jul (15.4°C), the coldest is Jan (4.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 861 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 4.8°C / 41°F 2.6° / 6.9° 73.6
Feb 5°C / 41°F 2.4° / 7.7° 62.0
Mar 6.4°C / 44°F 3.2° / 9.6° 60.4
Apr 8.4°C / 47°F 4.7° / 12.2° 56.2
May 11.1°C / 52°F 7.1° / 15.2° 55.0
Jun 13.8°C / 57°F 10° / 17.5° 64.9
Jul 15.4°C / 60°F 11.8° / 19° 74.3
Aug 15.2°C / 59°F 11.7° / 18.6° 86.1
Sep 13.2°C / 56°F 9.9° / 16.5° 67.4
Oct 10.2°C / 50°F 7.5° / 13° 89.4
Nov 7.2°C / 45°F 4.8° / 9.5° 86.8
Dec 5.1°C / 41°F 2.9° / 7.3° 85.0
Greenisland experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 263 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 40.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 174 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 58°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average47.3°F
12% below United Kingdom avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average58°F (15°C)
Sunny Days263 days/yr

Geography

Elevation174 ft (53 m)
Area538.3 sq mi (1,394.1 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates54.7008°N, 5.8748°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.1"
5% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.17"
Driest Month (May) 2.40"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.9. Most recent: M2.6 on Nov 1, 2017.

May 13, 2001 3 km W of Locharbriggs, United Kingdom M2.9 150 km
Nov 1, 2017 2 km NNW of Tarbert, United Kingdom M2.6 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 4.2 in Coldest, Wettest
February 39°F (4°C) 3.0 in
March 42°F (5°C) 3.4 in
April 45°F (7°C) 2.6 in
May 50°F (10°C) 2.4 in Driest
June 55°F (13°C) 2.6 in
July 58°F (15°C) 2.9 in Warmest
August 58°F (14°C) 3.4 in
September 54°F (12°C) 3.7 in
October 48°F (9°C) 4.2 in
November 43°F (6°C) 4.0 in
December 39°F (4°C) 4.0 in

Greenisland has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 38°F in January to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.2") and May the driest (2.4").

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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 Density9/sq mi
Total Area538.3 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

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

Schools in Greenisland

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Belfast High School
Silverstream Primary School
Greenisland Primary School
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Radio Stations near Greenisland

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Q Radio Belfast MP3 128 kbps
Raidió Fáilte indie, rock MP3 128 kbps
Mdog Radio MP3 320 kbps
Raidió Fáilte 107.1fm belfast, irish traditional MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Greenisland

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
'Caught in Time' Exhibition
Andrew Jackson Cottage
Ards Arts Centre
Bangor Town Museum
Carrickfergus Museum
Crumlin Road Gaol
Folk Galleries
George Best's Family Home
Larne Museum & Art Centre
Linen Centre and Museum
Museum At The Mill
Museum of Orange Heritage
Northern Ireland War Memorial
Northern Ireland War Memorial Museum
Police Museum
Royal Ulster Rifles Museum
Sentry Hill Historic House
Somme Heritage Centre
The White House
Thompson Dock Pump House
Ulster Folk and Transport Museum
Ulster Folk Museum
Ulster Museum
Ulster Transport Museum
US Rangers Centre
W5
War Years Remembered
Whitehead Railway Museum

Libraries in Greenisland

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Ardoyne Library0.0
Ballyclare Library0.0
Ballyhackamore Library0.0
Bangor Carnegie Library0.0
Bar Library0.0
Belfast Central Library0.0
Carrickfergus Library0.0
Carryduff Library0.0
Chichester Library0.0
Cloughfern Library0.0
Colin Glen Library0.0
Colin Glen Library0.0
Comber Library0.0
Cregagh Library0.0
Dundonald Library0.0
Falls Road Library0.0
Finaghy Library0.0
Glengormley Library0.0
Glengormley Library0.0
Glengormley Library0.0
Greenisland Library0.0
Grove Library0.0
Grove Library0.0
Holywood Arches Library0.0
Holywood Library0.0
Larne Library0.0
Lisburn City Library0.0
Lisburn Road Library0.0
Newtonbreda Library0.0
Newtownards Library0.0
Ormeau Road Library0.0
Rathcoole Library0.0
Saintfield Library0.0
Shankill Road Library0.0
Suffolk LIbrary0.0
The Linen Hall Library0.0
Tullycarnet Library0.0
Whitehead Library0.0
Whiterock Library0.0
Woodstock Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Greenisland

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Larne Market Yard
Saint George's Market

Restaurants in Greenisland

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Evergreen Chinese Take Away

Monuments in Greenisland

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Knockagh Monument

Dentists in Greenisland

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Greenisland Dental Practice

Train Stations in Greenisland

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Greenisland
Trooperslane

Gas Stations in Greenisland

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Texaco

Golf Courses in Greenisland

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Greenisland Golf Club

Breweries in Greenisland

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bell's Brewery
Bell's Brewery
Boundary Brewery
Bullhouse Brewing Co.
Farmageddon Brewing Company
Hercules Brewing Company
Hercules Brewing Company
Hilden Brewing Company
Knockout Brewing
Knockout Brewing
Modest Beer
Norn Iron Brewing Company
Norn Iron Brewing Company
Out of Office Brewing Company
Out of Office Brewing Company

Stadiums & Teams in Greenisland

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Greenisland

21 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Belfast International AirportBFSLarge Airport
Campbeltown AirportCALMedium Airport
George Best Belfast City AirportBHDMedium Airport
Aughrim AirstripSmall Airport
Causeway AirfieldSmall Airport
Crossmaglen AirstripSmall Airport
DerryogueSmall Airport
Dunnyvadden AirstripSmall Airport
Kildalloig AirstripSmall Airport
Mayobridge AirstripSmall Airport
MullaglassSmall Airport
Newry private AirstripSmall Airport
Newtownards AirportSmall Airport
Plains AirstripSmall Airport
Rathfriland AirstripSmall Airport
Redrock AirstripSmall Airport
Slemish AirfieldSmall Airport
Slieve Croob AirfieldSmall Airport
Tandragee AirstripSmall Airport
Tarsan Lane MicrolightsSmall Airport
Woodview AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Greenisland

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Greenisland Post Office

Treatment Centers in Greenisland

12 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Belfast Chiropody Clinic
Belfast Chiropractic Clinic
Belfast Skin Clinic
Department of Clinical Health Psychology
Diabetic Retinopathy Service
Emerald Urgent Care
Endoscopy
Firefly Foot & Ankle Clinic
Fitzwilliam Clinic
Ligoniel Health Centre
Northern Health and Social Care Trust
Therapie

Churches & Religious Organizations in Greenisland

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Greenisland Baptist Church
Greenisland Church of Ireland
Greenisland Methodist Church
Greenisland Presbyterian Church
St. Colman's RC Church
Woodburn Presbyterian 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 Greenisland

What is the population of Greenisland?

Greenisland has a population of 5,073 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 9 people per square mile, spread across 538.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.6 years. The population is 50.5% female and 49.5% male.

Is Greenisland expensive to live in?

The median household income is $49,944, 34% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $204,534 (27% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,249 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.1x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Greenisland?

Greenisland has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 58°F in July. The area receives 263 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 40.1 inches.

How is the job market in Greenisland?

Greenisland has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $960. There are 462 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Greenisland?

The median home value in Greenisland is $204,534. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,249. The homeownership rate is 65.0%.

How are the schools in Greenisland?

50.0% of adults in Greenisland 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 Greenisland?

90% of residents speak only English at home.

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