Harlow, United Kingdom

Full City Profile

2.7 /5.0

C+ Fair

94,365 Population 8,004/sq mi density

223 ft Elevation 68 meters

52°F Avg Temperature 11°C

C+

Overall

2.7 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

3.1 / 5.0

$48,743 median income, 5.8% unemployment

Affordability

2.0 / 5.0

$405,812 home value, $1,219/mo rent

C+

Education

3.0 / 5.0

24.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Harlow, United Kingdom

At a Glance

Median Income

$48,743

35% below

$48,743 per capita

Home Value

$405,812

44% above

Median Rent

$1,219/mo

5% above

Bachelor's Degree+

24.4%

27% below

41.0% high school+

Unemployment

5.8%

61% above

Avg Temperature

52°F

225 sunny days/yr

Is Harlow a Good Place to Live?

C+

2.7 / 5.0 — Fair

Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Harlow residents earn a median household income of $48,743 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $48,743. The unemployment rate stands at 5.8% (61% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 78 business establishments, including 20 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Harlow is $405,812 , 44% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,219/month.

Education

24.4% of adults in Harlow hold a bachelor's degree or higher (27% below the national average). 41.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Harlow has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 225 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population94,365

Median Age37.3 yrs

Density8,004/mi²

Male / Female49% / 51%

Foreign Born18.3%

Veterans2.6%

Economy

Median Income$48,743

Per Capita$48,743

Unemployment5.8%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$937

Housing

Home Value$405,812

Rent$1,219

Ownership55.1%

Housing Units37,746

Climate

Avg Temp52°F

Sunny Days225/yr

Rain30.7 in/yr

Elevation223 ft

Education

C+

Bachelor's+24.4%

High School+41.0%

Community

Did You Know?

20.9% work from home.

5.1% of the population has a disability.

18.3% of residents are foreign-born.