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Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom

Full City Profile

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
85,629 Population 732/sq mi density
453 ft Elevation 138 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$56,496 median income, 4.4% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$587,903 home value, $1,412/mo rent
A
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom

At a Glance

Median Income
$56,496
25% below
$56,496 per capita
Home Value
$587,903
109% above
Median Rent
$1,412/mo
21% above
Bachelor's Degree+
37.8%
12% above
53.8% high school+
Unemployment
4.4%
22% above
Avg Temperature
52°F
223 sunny days/yr

Is Hemel Hempstead a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Hemel Hempstead residents earn a median household income of $56,496 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $56,496. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 76 business establishments, including 24 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Hemel Hempstead is $587,903 , 109% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,412/month.

Education

37.8% of adults in Hemel Hempstead hold a bachelor's degree or higher (12% above the national average). 53.8% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Hemel Hempstead 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 223 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population85,629
Median Age40.8 yrs
Density732/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born14.3%
Veterans3.2%

Economy

B
Median Income$56,496
Per Capita$56,496
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty
Avg Weekly Wage$1,086

Housing

F
Home Value$587,903
Rent$1,412
Ownership64.5%
Housing Units34,252

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days223/yr
Rain32.0 in/yr
Elevation453 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+37.8%
High School+53.8%

Community

Did You Know?

39.2% work from home.
3.9% of the population has a disability.
14.3% of residents are foreign-born.