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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
Income Overview
Median Household Income
$59,089
21% below
US avg: $75,149
Per Capita Income
$59,089
51% above
US avg: $39,052
Unemployment Rate
4.8%
32% above
US avg: 3.6%
Income Comparison: Lerwick vs. U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lerwick’s value as a percentage of the national average (100% line = U.S. avg)
Median Household
US: $75,149
$59,089
79%
Per Capita
US: $39,052
$59,089
151%
Avg Weekly Wage
US: $1,432
$1,136
79%
Thin line = U.S. average (100%)
Employment & Commute
Avg Weekly Wage
$1,136
21% below US avg ($1,432)
Work From Home
24.0%
58% above US avg (15.2%)
Drive Alone
60.0%
18% below US avg (73.2%)
Public Transit
18.0%
260% above US avg (5.0%)
How Residents Get to Work
Drive Alone
60%
Public Transit
18%
Work From Home
24%
Business Landscape
Total Establishments
615
Complete Economy Data
Income & Wages
| Median Household Income | $59,089 |
| Per Capita Income | $59,089 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,136 |
Hardship Indicators
| Unemployment Rate | 4.8% |
Commute
| Drive Alone | 60.0% |
| Public Transit | 18.0% |
| Work From Home | 24.0% |
Businesses
| Total Establishments | 615 |