Kurseong, India

Full City Profile

2.6 /5.0

C+ Fair

46,427 Population 23,809/sq mi density

4,925 ft Elevation 1,501 meters

67°F Avg Temperature 20°C

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Overall

2.6 / 5.0

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

Economy

2.2 / 5.0

$1,800 median income, 5.5% unemployment

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Affordability

2.9 / 5.0

$12,000 home value, $35/mo rent

Kurseong, India

At a Glance

Median Income

$1,800

98% below

$1,600 per capita

Home Value

$12,000

96% below

Median Rent

$35/mo

97% below

28.7% of income on rent

Unemployment

5.5%

53% above

18.5% poverty rate

Avg Temperature

67°F

205 sunny days/yr

Is Kurseong a Good Place to Live?

C+

2.6 / 5.0 — Fair

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

Economy & Jobs

Kurseong residents earn a median household income of $1,800 , which is 98% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $1,600. The unemployment rate stands at 5.5% (53% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 836 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Kurseong is $12,000 , 96% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $35/month, with 28.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Climate & Weather

Kurseong has an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 205 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 122.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population46,427

Median Age28.5 yrs

Density23,809/mi²

Foreign Born2.5%

Economy

Median Income$1,800

Per Capita$1,600

Unemployment5.5%

Poverty18.5%

Avg Weekly Wage$31

Housing

C+

Home Value$12,000

Rent$35

Ownership

Housing Units18,571

Rent Burden28.7%

Climate

Avg Temp67°F

Sunny Days205/yr

Rain122.6 in/yr

Elevation4,925 ft