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Larne, United Kingdom

Northern Ireland · United Kingdom

Larne is a small city in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom with a population of 18,421. Elevation: 13 ft (4 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).

Data updated June 2026

4.2 /5.0
A Great
18,421 Population 34/sq mi density
13 ft Elevation 4 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
33.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$49,944 Median Income
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$49,944 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$204,534 home value, $1,249/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

People

Population18,421
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density34/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%

Economy

B
Median Income$49,944
Per Capita$49,944
Unemployment4.8%

Housing

A
Home Value$204,534
Rent$1,249
Ownership65.0%
Housing Units7,368

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
Rain33.5 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation13 ft (4 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+50.0%
High School+84.0%

Community

Population18,421
Population Density34 / sq mi
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Coordinates54.8500°, -5.8167°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceNorthern Ireland
Average Temperature48°F (9°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation33.5 inches (851 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$49,944
Median Age40.6 years

About Larne

Larne is a small city in United Kingdom (Northern Ireland) with a population of 18,421. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet (4 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Larne has a population of 18,421 with a density of 34 people per square mile, spread across 538.3 square miles. The median age is 40.6 years, 4% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.5% female and 49.5% male. English is the primary language spoken at home by 90% of residents.

Population

18,421
Total Population
34
People / sq mi
40.6yrs
Median Age
4% above United Kingdom avg
538.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.5%
Female 50.5%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 90.0%
15% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 10.0%

Social Characteristics

Larne vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Larne is $49,944, which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $49,944 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $960, 33% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.8% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 1,676 business establishments. 24.0% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Larne vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income$49,944
34% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$49,944
Avg Weekly Wage$960

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.8%
32% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)1,676

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone60.0%
Public Transit18.0%
Work from Home24.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Larne is $204,534, 27% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,249 (7% above the national average of $1,163). 65.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 7,368 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.1x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$204,534
27% below United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,249
7% above United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership65.0%
Owner-Occupied65.0%
Renter-Occupied35.0%
Housing Units7,368

Property Tax

Climate in Larne

Larne has an average annual temperature of 9.7°C (49°F). The hottest month is Jul (15.4°C), the coldest is Jan (4.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 861 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 4.8°C / 41°F 2.6° / 6.9° 73.6
Feb 5°C / 41°F 2.4° / 7.7° 62.0
Mar 6.4°C / 44°F 3.2° / 9.6° 60.4
Apr 8.4°C / 47°F 4.7° / 12.2° 56.2
May 11.1°C / 52°F 7.1° / 15.2° 55.0
Jun 13.8°C / 57°F 10° / 17.5° 64.9
Jul 15.4°C / 60°F 11.8° / 19° 74.3
Aug 15.2°C / 59°F 11.7° / 18.6° 86.1
Sep 13.2°C / 56°F 9.9° / 16.5° 67.4
Oct 10.2°C / 50°F 7.5° / 13° 89.4
Nov 7.2°C / 45°F 4.8° / 9.5° 86.8
Dec 5.1°C / 41°F 2.9° / 7.3° 85.0
Larne experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 275 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 33.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average48.3°F
11% below United Kingdom avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Area538.3 sq mi (1,394.1 km²)
Population Density34/sq mi
Coordinates54.8500°N, 5.8167°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.5"
12% below United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 3.50"
Driest Month (May) 1.93"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.5. Most recent: M2.6 on Nov 1, 2017.

May 3, 1998 Scotland, United Kingdom M3.5 135 km
Jan 26, 1990 34 km N of Isle of Islay, United Kingdom M3.0 141 km
May 13, 2001 3 km W of Locharbriggs, United Kingdom M2.9 142 km
Aug 27, 1992 33 km NNE of Isle of Islay, United Kingdom M2.7 135 km
Nov 1, 2017 2 km NNW of Tarbert, United Kingdom M2.6 117 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 3.5 in Coldest, Wettest
February 40°F (4°C) 2.5 in
March 43°F (6°C) 2.7 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.1 in
May 51°F (11°C) 1.9 in Driest
June 55°F (13°C) 2.1 in
July 59°F (15°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 58°F (15°C) 2.9 in
September 55°F (13°C) 3.1 in
October 50°F (10°C) 3.5 in
November 44°F (7°C) 3.4 in
December 41°F (5°C) 3.4 in

Larne has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 39°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.5") and May the driest (1.9").

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50.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 48% above the national average of 33.7%. 84.0% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+50.0%
48% above United Kingdom avg
High School+84.0%
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density34/sq mi
Total Area538.3 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone60.0%
Public Transit18.0%
Work from Home24.0%

Schools in Larne

13 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Moyle Primary School - - - -
Roddensvale Special School - - - -
Larne High School - - - -
Linn Primary School - - - -
Larne and Inver Primary School - - - -
Toreagh Primary School - - - -
St Anthony's Primary School - - - -
St. MacNissi's Primary School - - - -
Olderfleet Primary School - - - -
Corran Integrated Primary School - - - -
Glynn Primary School - - - -
Cairncastle Primary School - - - -
Larne Grammar School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Larne

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Q Radio Belfast - MP3 128 kbps
Raidió Fáilte indie, rock MP3 128 kbps
Mdog Radio - MP3 320 kbps
Raidió Fáilte 107.1fm belfast, irish traditional MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Larne

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
'Caught in Time' Exhibition
Andrew Jackson Cottage
Bangor Town Museum
Carrickfergus Museum
Crumlin Road Gaol
Folk Galleries
Larne Museum & Art Centre
Museum At The Mill
Northern Ireland War Memorial
Northern Ireland War Memorial Museum
Royal Ulster Rifles Museum
Sentry Hill Historic House
Somme Heritage Centre
The White House
Thompson Dock Pump House
Ulster Folk and Transport Museum
Ulster Folk Museum
Ulster Transport Museum
US Rangers Centre
W5
Whitehead Railway Museum

Libraries in Larne

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Ardoyne Library0.0
Ballyclare Library0.0
Bangor Carnegie Library0.0
Belfast Central Library0.0
Carnlough Library0.0
Carrickfergus Library0.0
Chichester Library0.0
Cloughfern Library0.0
Cushendall Library0.0
Glengormley Library0.0
Glengormley Library0.0
Glengormley Library0.0
Greenisland Library0.0
Grove Library0.0
Grove Library0.0
Holywood Library0.0
Larne Library0.0
Rathcoole Library0.0
Shankill Road Library0.0
Whitehead Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Larne

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Larne Market Yard

Hotels in Larne

4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

2
Ballygally Castle Hotel
Curran Court Hotel
Halfway House Hotel

Restaurants in Larne

12 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bombay Spice
Brooklyn Bay Diner
Cafe Riva
Carriages
D's
Fryer Tucks
Golden Well
Harmony
New Lotus Flower
Ruby's Bar
Sixty Six
The Big Sandwich

Cafes in Larne

9 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ann's Pantry
Aroma
Barbara Ann's
Parklands Cafe
Picas Café
Prom Café
The Dairy
The Stable Stop
The Stove

Cinemas in Larne

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Omniplex Larne

Theatres in Larne

2 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Amphitheater Carnfunnock
McNeill Theatre

Castles in Larne

4 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ballygally Castle
Hillmount House
Kilwaughter Castle
Olderfleet Castle

Theme Parks in Larne

1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Carnfunnock Family Fun Zone

Clinics in Larne

2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Moyle Medical Building
Moyle Medical Centre

Dentists in Larne

3 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Clear Dental Surgery Larne
Larne Dental Centre
Moyle Dental Care

Veterinaries in Larne

3 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gleno Veterinary Centre Ltd
Islandview Vet Clinic
Vets4Pets

Train Stations in Larne

5 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Carnfunnock Family Fun Zone Miniature Railway
Glynn
Larne Harbour
Larne Town
Magheramorne

Bus Stations in Larne

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Larne Bus Station

Gas Stations in Larne

7 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BP
Circle K
GB #12461324061
GB #12465037906
Glenarm Road Filling Station
Linn Road Filling Station
Viking Lodge Filling Station

Banks in Larne

3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Halifax
Larne Credit Union Ltd
Santander

Shopping Malls in Larne

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Murrayfield Shopping Centre

Gyms in Larne

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

GB #567940742

Golf Courses in Larne

3 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cairndhu Golf Course
Carnfunnock Golf Course
Larne Golf Club

Breweries in Larne

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bell's Brewery
Bell's Brewery
Hercules Brewing Company
Hercules Brewing Company
Modest Beer
Out of Office Brewing Company
Out of Office Brewing Company
Twisted Kettle Brewing Company

Stadiums & Teams in Larne

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Larne

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Belfast International AirportBFSLarge Airport
Campbeltown AirportCALMedium Airport
George Best Belfast City AirportBHDMedium Airport
Dunnyvadden Airstrip-Small Airport
Kildalloig Airstrip-Small Airport
Mayobridge Airstrip-Small Airport
Mullaglass-Small Airport
Newry private Airstrip-Small Airport
Newtownards Airport-Small Airport
Plains Airstrip-Small Airport
Rathfriland Airstrip-Small Airport
Slemish Airfield-Small Airport
Slieve Croob Airfield-Small Airport
Tandragee Airstrip-Small Airport
Tarsan Lane Microlights-Small Airport

Post Offices in Larne

5 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Ballygally Post Office
Craigy Hill Post Office
Kilwaughter Post Office
Larne Main Street Post Office
Viking Lodge Post Office

Treatment Centers in Larne

4 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Belfast Chiropody Clinic
Endoscopy
Ligoniel Health Centre
Northern Health and Social Care Trust

Churches & Religious Organizations in Larne

29 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
All Saints Church, Craigyhill
Ballyfore Mission Hall
Carncastle Presbyterian Church
Craigy Hill Methodist Church
Craigy Hill Presbyterian Church
First Larne Presbyterian Church
Gardenmore Presbyterian Church
Glenburn Church
Islandmagee Methodist
Kilcoan Church
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Larne Baptist Church
Larne Congregational Church
Larne Elim Pentecostal Church
Larne Gospel Hall
Larne Methodist Church
Larne Mission Hall Fellowship
Larne Reformed Presbyterian Church
Lunnon Church
Magheramorne Presbyterian Church
Raloo Presbyterian
Saint MacNissi's Parish Church
Shekinah Christian Centre
St Patrick's Church of Ireland
St. Anthony's Parish Church
St. Cedma's Church of Ireland
St. Columbas Church of Ireland
The Old Presbyterian Church
The Old Presbyterian Church Of Larne & Kilwaughter

Explore Near Larne

UFO Sightings
1
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Waterfalls
1
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 Larne

What is the population of Larne?

Larne has a population of 18,421 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 34 people per square mile, spread across 538.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.6 years. The population is 50.5% female and 49.5% male.

Is Larne expensive to live in?

The median household income is $49,944, 34% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $204,534 (27% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,249 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.1x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Larne?

Larne has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. The area receives 275 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 33.5 inches.

How is the job market in Larne?

Larne has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $960. There are 1,676 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Larne?

The median home value in Larne is $204,534. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,249. The homeownership rate is 65.0%.

How are the schools in Larne?

50.0% of adults in Larne hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 84.0% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Larne?

90% of residents speak only English at home.

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