Ipswich, United Kingdom

Full City Profile

3.1 /5.0

B Good

178,835 Population 12,550/sq mi density

59 ft Elevation 18 meters

52°F Avg Temperature 11°C

Overall

3.1 / 5.0

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

Economy

3.0 / 5.0

$46,558 median income, 5.8% unemployment

Affordability

3.2 / 5.0

$282,859 home value, $1,164/mo rent

Education

3.1 / 5.0

26.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Ipswich, United Kingdom

At a Glance

Median Income

$46,558

38% below

$46,558 per capita

Home Value

$282,859

0% below

Median Rent

$1,164/mo

0% below

Bachelor's Degree+

26.2%

22% below

42.5% high school+

Unemployment

5.8%

61% above

Avg Temperature

52°F

235 sunny days/yr

Is Ipswich a Good Place to Live?

3.1 / 5.0 — Good

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

Economy & Jobs

Ipswich residents earn a median household income of $46,558 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $46,558. The unemployment rate stands at 5.8% (61% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 143 business establishments, including 49 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Ipswich is $282,859 , 0% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,164/month.

Education

26.2% of adults in Ipswich hold a bachelor's degree or higher (22% below the national average). 42.5% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Ipswich has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 235 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population178,835

Median Age38.4 yrs

Density12,550/mi²

Male / Female50% / 50%

Foreign Born17.7%

Veterans3.9%

Economy

Median Income$46,558

Per Capita$46,558

Unemployment5.8%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$895

Housing

Home Value$282,859

Rent$1,164

Ownership56.0%

Housing Units71,534

Climate

Avg Temp52°F

Sunny Days235/yr

Rain32.4 in/yr

Elevation59 ft

Education

Bachelor's+26.2%

High School+42.5%

Community

Did You Know?

24.9% work from home.

5.1% of the population has a disability.

17.7% of residents are foreign-born.