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Ilkley, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Ilkley is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 14,809. Elevation: 335 ft (102 m). Average temperature: 47°F (9°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.2 /5.0
B Good
14,809 Population 80/sq mi density
335 ft Elevation 102 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 9°C
38.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$42,578 Median Income
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$42,578 median income, 7.6% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$225,795 home value, $1,064/mo rent
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.4% bachelor's degree or higher

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People

Population14,809
Median Age36.7 yrs
Density80/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 6%
Veterans2.9%

Economy

C+
Median Income$42,578
Per Capita$42,578
Unemployment7.6%

Housing

B+
Home Value$225,795
Rent$1,064
Ownership62.2%
Housing Units5,924

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (9°C)
Rain38.5 in/yr
Sunny Days266/yr
Elevation335 ft (102 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+27.4%
High School+43.2%

Community

Population14,809
Population Density80 / sq mi
Elevation335 ft (102 m)
Coordinates53.9245°, -1.8233°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature47°F (9°C)
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation38.5 inches (978 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$42,578
Median Age36.7 years

About Ilkley

Ilkley is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 14,809. The city sits at an elevation of 335 feet (102 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Ilkley has a population of 14,809 with a density of 80 people per square mile, spread across 184.5 square miles. The median age is 36.7 years, 6% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.1% female and 49% male. The city is predominantly Asian (33.9%), with 5.8% White, 1.6% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 83.1% of residents. 2.9% of the population are veterans, below the national rate of 6.0%. 6.0% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average).

Population

14,809
Total Population
80
People / sq mi
36.7yrs
Median Age
6% below United Kingdom avg
184.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49%
Female 51.1%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 83.1%
6% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 16.9%

Social Characteristics

Ilkley vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Ilkley is $42,578, which is 43% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $42,578. The average weekly wage is $819, 43% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 7.6% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 1,348 business establishments. 25.1% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Ilkley vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income$42,578
43% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$42,578
Avg Weekly Wage$819

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.6%
111% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)1,348

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone49.6%
Public Transit6.6%
Work from Home25.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Ilkley is $225,795, 20% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,064 (9% below the national average of $1,163). 62.2% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 5,924 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.3x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$225,795
20% below United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,064
9% below United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership62.2%
Owner-Occupied62.2%
Renter-Occupied37.8%
Housing Units5,924

Property Tax

Climate in Ilkley

Ilkley has an average annual temperature of 8.7°C (48°F). The hottest month is Jul (15°C), the coldest is Jan (2.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 1065 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 2.9°C / 37°F -3.9° / 10.2° 83.5
Feb 4.3°C / 40°F -3.2° / 11.7° 95.4
Mar 5.2°C / 41°F -2.5° / 14.6° 80.6
Apr 6.7°C / 44°F -2.4° / 16.8° 48.7
May 10.4°C / 51°F 2.1° / 19.7° 73.0
Jun 13.3°C / 56°F 4.6° / 24° 76.4
Jul 15°C / 59°F 7.2° / 26.6° 102.0
Aug 14.9°C / 59°F 6.9° / 24.7° 84.4
Sep 12.6°C / 55°F 3.8° / 22.4° 89.7
Oct 9.2°C / 49°F 1.5° / 16.6° 122.3
Nov 5.9°C / 43°F -2° / 13.3° 95.5
Dec 4°C / 39°F -2.9° / 10.8° 113.9
Ilkley experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 266 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 38.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 335 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average47.3°F
12% below United Kingdom avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days266 days/yr

Geography

Elevation335 ft (102 m)
Area184.5 sq mi (477.7 km²)
Population Density80/sq mi
Coordinates53.9245°N, 1.8233°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.5"
1% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.17"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.44"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

39 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 28, 2023.

Feb 27, 2008 1 km NNE of Market Rasen, United Kingdom M4.8 114 km
Oct 21, 2002 1 km ESE of Manchester, United Kingdom M4.3 56 km
Oct 28, 2001 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom M4.2 136 km
Jun 9, 2018 7 km NNE of Withernsea, United Kingdom M4.1 124 km
Oct 24, 2002 2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.8 54 km
Mar 7, 1996 3 km SW of Clive, United Kingdom M3.8 141 km
Apr 28, 2009 3 km WSW of Flookburgh, United Kingdom M3.7 83 km
Oct 21, 2002 0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom M3.7 51 km
May 30, 2022 2 km ESE of Prees, United Kingdom M3.6 128 km
Jan 3, 2011 5 km S of Masham, United Kingdom M3.6 29 km
Feb 8, 1990 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom M3.6 98 km
Oct 22, 2002 0 km S of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.5 55 km
Feb 29, 2004 0 km SW of Diggle, United Kingdom M3.4 42 km
Mar 4, 1990 2 km N of Great Haywood, United Kingdom M3.3 122 km
Oct 23, 2002 0 km WSW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.3 54 km
Feb 20, 1995 England, United Kingdom M3.3 108 km
Aug 19, 2003 1 km WSW of Finningley, United Kingdom M3.2 73 km
Oct 2, 1999 5 km SSW of Cheadle, United Kingdom M3.2 111 km
Aug 25, 2013 23 km W of Cleveleys, United Kingdom M3.2 104 km
Apr 5, 2008 3 km SSE of Middle Rasen, United Kingdom M3.1 116 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 4.1 in Coldest
February 38°F (3°C) 3.0 in
March 41°F (5°C) 3.2 in
April 44°F (7°C) 2.6 in
May 50°F (10°C) 2.5 in
June 55°F (13°C) 2.8 in
July 59°F (15°C) 2.4 in Warmest, Driest
August 59°F (15°C) 3.0 in
September 54°F (12°C) 3.2 in
October 49°F (9°C) 3.6 in
November 43°F (6°C) 3.9 in
December 39°F (4°C) 4.2 in Wettest

Ilkley has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 38°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.2") and July the driest (2.4").

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27.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 19% below the national average of 33.7%. 43.2% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+27.4%
19% below United Kingdom avg
High School+43.2%
B Education Grade (3.2/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density80/sq mi
Total Area184.5 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone49.6%
Public Transit6.6%
Work from Home25.1%

Schools in Ilkley

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Ashlands Primary School - - - -
The Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School - - - -
Ilkley Grammar School - - - -
Ben Rhydding Primary School - - - -
Westville House School - - - -
All Saints' Church of England Primary School - - - -
Moorfield School & Nursery - - - -
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Radio Stations near Ilkley

31 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Capital FM Manchester manchester, pop AAC 48 kbps
ALL FM 96.9 community, community radio AAC+
SD Radio dance, dnb MP3 128 kbps
Giants of Jazz Radio classic jazz, jazz MP3 192 kbps
Leeds Student Radio student radio MP3 192 kbps
The Richie Allen Show - MP3
CROP Radio community radio, music MP3 128 kbps
Tameside Radio adult contemporary, community radio MP3 128 kbps
News Radio UK information, news AAC
ARP Radio dub, dub techno MP3 320 kbps
Heart North West 105.4 hot adult contemporary AAC 48 kbps
Reform Radio music, variety MP3 192 kbps
Rother Radio (Rotherham & Sheffield) - MP3 128 kbps
Radio X Manchester - AAC 48 kbps
OSTM Radio alternative, alternative rock MP3
HearMe - trance trance MP3
Hear Me - top pop pop, pop music MP3
Harrogate Hospital Radio classic hits, hospital radio MP3
Phoenix Radio 2000s, 2010s MP3 192 kbps
HWD Hospital Radio - AAC+ 112 kbps
SMILE RADIO - MP3 128 kbps
Rhubarb Radio local radio, music MP3 160 kbps
Drystone Radio - MP3
OSN Radio Plus - MP3 128 kbps
Revolution Radio Online - AAC 320 kbps
OC Radio chart, dance AAC 192 kbps
Jingle Ark Jingle Jukebox - MP3
Bounce Nation Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Gaydio - MP3 320 kbps
Psychedelic Secret radio - MP3 128 kbps
The Buzz Mcr - MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Ilkley

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Abbey House Museum
Bagshaw Museum and Wilton Park
Bankfield Museum
Bolling Hall Museum
Bracken Hall Countryside Centre
Bradford Industrial Museum
Bradford Police Museum
Bronte Parsonage Museum
Calderdale Industrial Museum
Cliffe Castle
Craven Museum
Dewsbury Bus Museum
Duke of Wellington's Regiment Museum
Engine Shed
Eureka! The National Children's Museum
Folk Museum
Fulneck Moravian Museum
Heptonstall Museum
Horsforth Museum
Ilkley Toy Museum
Ingrow Loco Museum
Keighley Bus Museum
Leeds Industrial Museum
Manor House Art Gallery and Museum
Museum of Rail Travel
National Science and Media Museum
Nidderdale Museum
Saltaire Collection
Second World War Experience Centre
Shibden Hall
The Peace Museum
The Ron Kitching Library
Warley Museum
Yorkshire Cricket Museum

Libraries in Ilkley

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
1 in 12 Club Library0.0
1 in 12 Club Library0.0
Allerton Community Library0.0
Allerton Community Library0.0
Andrew Kean Learning Centre0.0
Armley leeds council office0.0
Armley leeds council office0.0
Armley leeds council office0.0
Armley One Stop Centre0.0
Baildon Library0.0
Baildon Library0.0
Batley Library0.0
Bingley Library0.0
Bingley Library0.0
Birstall Library and Information Centre0.0
Bradford Libraries0.0
Bradford Mechanics Institute0.0
Bramley Library0.0
Brighouse Library0.0
Burley Library0.0
Calverley Library0.0
Clayton Library0.0
Cleckheaton Library0.0
Denholme Library0.0
Denholme Library0.0
Dewsbury Library Hub0.0
Drighlington Meeting Hall & Library0.0
East Bowling Library0.0
East Bowling Library0.0
Eccleshill Library0.0
Eccleshill Library0.0
Elland Library0.0
Farsley Library0.0
Gildersome Library0.0
Gildersome Library0.0
Gildersome Library0.0
Grassington Hub & Community Library0.0
Great Horton Library0.0
Greenwood Centre0.0
Greetland Library0.0
Guiseley Library0.0
Guiseley Library0.0
Halifax Central Library0.0
Haworth Road Library0.0
Hebden Bridge Library0.0
Heckmondwike Library0.0
Hipperholme Library0.0
Hipperholme Library0.0
Holt Park Library0.0
Holt Park Library0.0
Horsforth Library0.0
Idle Library & Information Centre0.0
Idle Library & Information Centre0.0
Ilkley Public Library0.0
JB Priestley Library0.0
Keighley Library0.0
King Cross Library0.0
Local Studies Library0.0
Manningham Library0.0
Manningham Library0.0
Menston Library0.0
Morley Library0.0
Morley Library0.0
Otley Library0.0
Pudsey Library0.0
Rastrick Library0.0
Rawdon Library0.0
Shelf Branch Library0.0
Shelf Branch Library0.0
Shipley Library0.0
Shipley Library0.0
Skipton Library0.0
Skircoat Library0.0
Sowerby Bridge Library0.0
Wibsey Library0.0
Wrose Library0.0
Yeadon Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Ilkley

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Birstall Market Place
Brighouse Open Market
Cleckheaton Farmers' Market
Darley Street Market
Dewsbury Market
Farmers Market
Farmers Market
Keighley Market Hall
Morley Market
Ossett Market Place
Ossett Outdoor and Flea Market
Otley Market Square
Pateley Livestock Market
Pudsey Market
Shipley Open Market
The Bazaar

Hotels in Ilkley

5 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Craiglands Hotel
Ilkley Riverside Hotel
The Briery Retreat & Conference Centre
The Cow and Calf
The Crescent Inn

Restaurants in Ilkley

23 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ashiana
Bistrot Pierre
Brook's
Chokdee
Emporio Italia
Forde
Galo's Kitchen
Green Room
La Casa
La Casita
Panache
Piccolino
PizzaExpress
Pranzo
Quinta
Reserve
Saimah's
The Box Tree
The Courtyard
The Ilkley Cow
The Vine
The Vine
The Yorkie Cow

Cafes in Ilkley

20 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Avanti
Bettys Cafe Tea Rooms
Caffè Nero
Christchurch Cafe
Clayful
Costa
Cow and Calf Rock Cafe
Hotel Chocolat
La Stazione
Lido Cafe
Outside The Box Cafe
Palm Court Tea Rooms
Starbucks
Stef & Didi
The Little Calf
The Little Tea House
Toast House
Top Cat's Cafe
Veggie Café
White Wells

Cinemas in Ilkley

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ilkley Cinema

Theatres in Ilkley

4 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ilkley Playhouse
King's Hall
Upstagers Theatre Group
Winter Garden

Clinics in Ilkley

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Coronation Hospital

Dentists in Ilkley

6 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Acorn Dental Centre
Ilkley Dental Care
Ilkley Dental Practice
Regent Dental
Specialist Dental Care
Wells Road Dental Surgery

Veterinaries in Ilkley

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Holly House Vets

Train Stations in Ilkley

2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ben Rhydding
Ilkley

Bus Stations in Ilkley

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ilkley Bus Station

Gas Stations in Ilkley

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Esso & Tesco Express
Texaco

Banks in Ilkley

8 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banking Hub
Barclays
Halifax
HSBC UK
NatWest
Santander
Skipton Building Society
Yorkshire Building Society

Gyms in Ilkley

3 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ilkley Yoga Centre
The Hot Yoga Chapel
XO Fitness

Golf Courses in Ilkley

2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ben Rhydding Golf Club
Ilkley Golf Club

Breweries in Ilkley

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Amity Brew Co
Amity Brew Co
Amity Brew Co
Anthology Brewing Company
Anthology Brewing Company
Barker Bridge Brewery
Bingley Brewery
Bridgehouse Brewery
Briscoe's Brewery
Carleton Brewery
Copper Dragon
Copper Dragon Brewery
Craven Brew
Dark Horse Brewery
Flower of Life
Frisky Bear Brewing Co
Frisky Bear Brewing Co
Goose Eye
Goose Eye
Horsforth Brewery
Horsforth Brewery
Horsforth Brewery
Ilkley Brewery
Legitimate Industries
Legitimate Industries
Little Valley Brewery
Recoil Brewing Company
Salt Beer Factory
Salt Beer Factory
Saltaire Brewery
Shadow Brewing
Stod Fold Brewery
Sunbeam Ales
Sunbeam Ales
Sunbeam Ales
Timothy Taylor's
Vocation Brewery
Wishbone Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Ilkley

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Ilkley

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
The Snow Centre Manchester 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Chill Factor e 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Ilkley

47 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Leeds Bradford AirportLBALarge Airport
Manchester AirportMANLarge Airport
Leeds East Airport-Medium Airport
RAF Leeming-Medium Airport
RAF Topcliffe-Medium Airport
Teesside International AirportMMEMedium Airport
Acaster Malbis Airstrip-Small Airport
Arley Airfield-Small Airport
Askern Airfield-Small Airport
Bagby Thirsk Airfield-Small Airport
Baxby-Husthwaite Airfield-Small Airport
Birds Edge Airstrip-Small Airport
Bridge Cottage Airstrip-Small Airport
Burn Airfield-Small Airport
Camphill Airfield-Small Airport
Coal Aston Airfield-Small Airport
Croft Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Crosland Moor Airfield-Small Airport
Dishforth Village Airfield-Small Airport
Felixkirk Airstrip-Small Airport
Fern Farm Airstrip UL-Small Airport
Frandley House Airstrip-Small Airport
Garforth Airstrip-Small Airport
Hawksview Airstrip-Small Airport
Hazlewood Gallop / Tadcaster Airfield-Small Airport
Hutton Grange Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Lartington Moor Airstrip-Small Airport
Manchester Barton Aerodrome-Small Airport
Middlebank Top Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Netherthorpe Airfield-Small Airport
North Rigton Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Oxenhope Airfield-Small Airport
Park Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Pear Tree Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Ravensworth Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Rufforth East Airfield-Small Airport
Rufforth West Airfield-Small Airport
Sherburn-in-Elmet Airfield-Small Airport
Spite Hall Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Staindrop Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Thornton Watlass Airstrip UL-Small Airport
Walton Wood Airfield-Small Airport
Warrington Airstrip-Small Airport
Wathstones Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Wentworth Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Woodhouse Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Yorkshire Gliding Club-Small Airport

Post Offices in Ilkley

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Ilkley Post Office

Treatment Centers in Ilkley

3 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Cygnet Lodge
Jamie Bell Physio
Maywa Clinic

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ilkley

9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
All Saints Church, Ilkley
Ben Rhydding Methodist Church
Christchurch
Ilkley Baptist Church
Ilkley Quakers Friends Meeting House
Saint Helen's
St John's
St. Margaret's
The Church of the Sacred Heart

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Waterfalls
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Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/London

🇬🇧 About United Kingdom

Capital London
Population 66,488,991
Area 244,820 km²
GDP (USD) $3,420,796,653,789
GDP per capita $49,944
HDI 0.940
Life expectancy 81.2 years
Internet users 96.3%
Urban population 83.2%
Currency GBP (Pound)
Languages English
Calling code +44
TLD .uk
Driving side left

Public Holidays in United Kingdom

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 2 2 January 2 January
Mar 17 Saint Patrick's Day Saint Patrick's Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 4 Early May Bank Holiday Early May Bank Holiday
May 25 Spring Bank Holiday Spring Bank Holiday
Jun 15 World Cup Bank Holiday World Cup Bank Holiday
Jul 13 Battle of the Boyne Battle of the Boyne
Aug 3 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Aug 31 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Nov 30 Saint Andrew's Day Saint Andrew's Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ilkley

What is the population of Ilkley?

Ilkley has a population of 14,809 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 80 people per square mile, spread across 184.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 36.7 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.1% female and 49% male.

Is Ilkley expensive to live in?

The median household income is $42,578, 43% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $225,795 (20% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,064 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.3x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Ilkley?

Ilkley has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. The area receives 266 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 38.5 inches.

How is the job market in Ilkley?

The unemployment rate in Ilkley is 7.6%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $819. There are 1,348 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Ilkley?

The median home value in Ilkley is $225,795. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,064. The homeownership rate is 62.2%.

How are the schools in Ilkley?

27.4% of adults in Ilkley hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 43.2% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Ilkley?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Ilkley is 5.8% White, 1.6% Black or African American, 33.9% Asian. 83.1% of residents speak only English at home. 2.9% of the population are military veterans. 6.0% of residents have a disability.

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