Huddersfield, United Kingdom

Full City Profile

3.3 /5.0

B Good

149,017 Population 752/sq mi density

295 ft Elevation 90 meters

47°F Avg Temperature 8°C

Overall

3.3 / 5.0

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

Economy

3.0 / 5.0

$45,551 median income, 6.0% unemployment

B+

Affordability

3.6 / 5.0

$252,085 home value, $1,139/mo rent

Education

3.4 / 5.0

29.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Huddersfield, United Kingdom

At a Glance

Median Income

$45,551

39% below

$45,551 per capita

Home Value

$252,085

11% below

Median Rent

$1,139/mo

2% below

Bachelor's Degree+

29.9%

11% below

47.3% high school+

Unemployment

6.0%

67% above

Avg Temperature

47°F

210 sunny days/yr

Is Huddersfield a Good Place to Live?

3.3 / 5.0 — Good

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

Economy & Jobs

Huddersfield residents earn a median household income of $45,551 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $45,551. The unemployment rate stands at 6.0% (67% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 91 business establishments, including 29 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Huddersfield is $252,085 , 11% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,139/month.

Education

29.9% of adults in Huddersfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher (11% below the national average). 47.3% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Huddersfield has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. The area gets 210 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population149,017

Median Age39.9 yrs

Density752/mi²

Male / Female49% / 51%

Foreign Born12.6%

Veterans3.4%

Economy

Median Income$45,551

Per Capita$45,551

Unemployment6.0%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$876

Housing

B+

Home Value$252,085

Rent$1,139

Ownership65.9%

Housing Units59,607

Climate

Avg Temp47°F

Sunny Days210/yr

Rain58.5 in/yr

Elevation295 ft

Education

Bachelor's+29.9%

High School+47.3%

Community

Did You Know?

26.3% work from home.

5.6% of the population has a disability.

12.6% of residents are foreign-born.