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Lerwick, United Kingdom

Full City Profile

4.2 /5.0
A Great
6,760 Population 5,541/sq mi density
45°F Avg Temperature 7°C
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$59,089 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$245,422 home value, $1,477/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Lerwick, United Kingdom

At a Glance

Median Income
$59,089
21% below
$59,089 per capita
Home Value
$245,422
13% below
Median Rent
$1,477/mo
27% above
Bachelor's Degree+
50.0%
48% above
84.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.8%
32% above
Avg Temperature
45°F
251 sunny days/yr

Is Lerwick a Good Place to Live?

A
4.2 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Lerwick residents earn a median household income of $59,089 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $59,089. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (32% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 615 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lerwick is $245,422 , 13% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,477/month.

Education

50.0% of adults in Lerwick hold a bachelor's degree or higher (48% above the national average). 84.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Lerwick has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population6,760
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density5,541/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born14.4%

Economy

B
Median Income$59,089
Per Capita$59,089
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty
Avg Weekly Wage$1,136

Housing

A
Home Value$245,422
Rent$1,477
Ownership65.0%
Housing Units2,704

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days251/yr
Rain46.6 in/yr

Education

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

Community

Did You Know?

18.0% of residents use public transit to commute.
24.0% work from home.
14.4% of residents are foreign-born.