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High Wycombe, United Kingdom

Full City Profile

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
133,204 Population 175/sq mi density
249 ft Elevation 76 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$54,978 median income, 4.3% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$608,347 home value, $1,374/mo rent
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
41.0% bachelor's degree or higher

High Wycombe, United Kingdom

At a Glance

Median Income
$54,978
27% below
$54,978 per capita
Home Value
$608,347
116% above
Median Rent
$1,374/mo
18% above
Bachelor's Degree+
41.0%
22% above
56.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
19% above
Avg Temperature
53°F
223 sunny days/yr

Is High Wycombe a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

High Wycombe residents earn a median household income of $54,978 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $54,978. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 129 business establishments, including 39 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in High Wycombe is $608,347 , 116% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,374/month.

Education

41.0% of adults in High Wycombe hold a bachelor's degree or higher (22% above the national average). 56.7% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

High Wycombe has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 223 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population133,204
Median Age42.2 yrs
Density175/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born16.6%
Veterans3.4%

Economy

B
Median Income$54,978
Per Capita$54,978
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty
Avg Weekly Wage$1,057

Housing

F
Home Value$608,347
Rent$1,374
Ownership71.3%
Housing Units53,282

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days223/yr
Rain33.6 in/yr
Elevation249 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+41.0%
High School+56.7%

Community

Did You Know?

41.1% work from home.
3.3% of the population has a disability.
16.6% of residents are foreign-born.