Herne Bay, United Kingdom

Full City Profile

2.6 /5.0

C+ Fair

36,642 Population 8,787/sq mi density

3 ft Elevation 1 meters

50°F Avg Temperature 10°C

C+

Overall

2.6 / 5.0

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

C+

Economy

2.8 / 5.0

$47,856 median income, 7.3% unemployment

Affordability

1.4 / 5.0

$446,259 home value, $1,196/mo rent

B+

Education

3.6 / 5.0

33.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Herne Bay, United Kingdom

At a Glance

Median Income

$47,856

36% below

$47,856 per capita

Home Value

$446,259

58% above

Median Rent

$1,196/mo

3% above

Bachelor's Degree+

33.1%

2% below

54.8% high school+

Unemployment

7.3%

103% above

Avg Temperature

50°F

294 sunny days/yr

Is Herne Bay a Good Place to Live?

C+

2.6 / 5.0 — Fair

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

Economy & Jobs

Herne Bay residents earn a median household income of $47,856 , which is 36% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $47,856. The unemployment rate stands at 7.3% (103% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 3,334 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Herne Bay is $446,259 , 58% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,196/month.

Education

33.1% of adults in Herne Bay hold a bachelor's degree or higher (2% below the national average). 54.8% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Herne Bay has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 294 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 23.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population36,642

Median Age41.2 yrs

Density8,787/mi²

Male / Female48% / 52%

Foreign Born12.9%

Veterans3.9%

Economy

C+

Median Income$47,856

Per Capita$47,856

Unemployment7.3%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$920

Housing

Home Value$446,259

Rent$1,196

Ownership65.7%

Housing Units14,657

Climate

Avg Temp50°F

Sunny Days294/yr

Rain23.0 in/yr

Elevation3 ft

Education

B+

Bachelor's+33.1%

High School+54.8%

Community

Did You Know?

30.4% work from home.

5.1% of the population has a disability.

12.9% of residents are foreign-born.