Kotagiri, India

Full City Profile

2.6 /5.0

C+ Fair

28,848 Population 2,416/sq mi density

6,240 ft Elevation 1,902 meters

68°F Avg Temperature 20°C

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Overall

2.6 / 5.0

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

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Economy

2.8 / 5.0

$3,300 median income, 4.8% unemployment

Affordability

2.4 / 5.0

$25,000 home value, $55/mo rent

Kotagiri, India

At a Glance

Median Income

$3,300

96% below

$3,350 per capita

Home Value

$25,000

91% below

Median Rent

$55/mo

95% below

26.7% of income on rent

Unemployment

4.8%

33% above

8.5% poverty rate

Avg Temperature

68°F

270 sunny days/yr

Is Kotagiri a Good Place to Live?

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2.6 / 5.0 — Fair

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

Economy & Jobs

Kotagiri residents earn a median household income of $3,300 , which is 96% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $3,350. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (33% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 519 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Kotagiri is $25,000 , 91% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $55/month, with 26.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Climate & Weather

Kotagiri has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population28,848

Median Age33.0 yrs

Density2,416/mi²

Foreign Born0.5%

Economy

C+

Median Income$3,300

Per Capita$3,350

Unemployment4.8%

Poverty8.5%

Avg Weekly Wage$64

Housing

Home Value$25,000

Rent$55

Ownership

Housing Units11,539

Rent Burden26.7%

Climate

Avg Temp68°F

Sunny Days270/yr

Rain36.1 in/yr

Elevation6,240 ft