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Livingston, United Kingdom
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Livingston is a mid-size city in Scotland, United Kingdom with a population of 56,840. Elevation: 515 ft (157 m). Average temperature: 49°F (10°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 56,840 |
| Population Density | 312 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 515 ft (157 m) |
| Coordinates | 55.9029°, -3.5226° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | Scotland |
| Average Temperature | 49°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 47.0 inches (1,193 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 6.2 inches (16 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $49,944 |
| Median Age | 40.6 years |
About Livingston
Livingston is a mid-size city in United Kingdom (Scotland) with a population of 56,840. The city sits at an elevation of 515 feet (157 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Livingston vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Livingston vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $49,944 |
| 34% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $49,944 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $960 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 4.8% |
| 32% above United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 5,172 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 60.0% |
| Public Transit | 18.0% |
| Work from Home | 24.0% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $54,171 |
| 81% below United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,249 |
| 7% above United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 63.0% |
| Owner-Occupied | 63.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 37.0% |
| Housing Units | 22,736 |
Property Tax
Climate in Livingston
Livingston has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 726 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 49.4°F |
| 9% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 204 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 515 ft (157 m) |
| Area | 182.1 sq mi (471.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 312/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 55.9029°N, 3.5226°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| February | 38°F (4°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 58°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 4.8 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 4.8 in |
Livingston has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 38°F in February to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.0") and April the driest (2.4").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 50.0% |
| 48% above United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 84.0% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 312/sq mi |
| Total Area | 182.1 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 60.0% |
| Public Transit | 18.0% |
| Work from Home | 24.0% |
Colleges & Universities in Livingston
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forth Valley College - Alloa Campus | College | - | , |
| Forth Valley College - Falkirk Campus | College | - | , |
| Scottish Police College | College | - | , |
| SPS College | College | - | , |
Schools in Livingston
16 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Margaret's Academy | - | - | - | - |
| The James Young High School | - | - | - | - |
| Carmondean Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Peel Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Howden St Andrew's Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Toronto Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Deans Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| St John Ogilvie Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Livingston Village Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Harrysmuir Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Inveralmond Community High School | - | - | - | - |
| Ogilvie School Campus | - | - | - | - |
| Deans Community High School | - | - | - | - |
| Knightsridge Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Cedarbank School | - | - | - | - |
| Beatlie School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Livingston
11 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capital FM Edinburgh | edinburgh, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CareSound Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Regal Radio | blues, community radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Forth1 | pop music, popular | AAC+ 47 kbps | |
| BFBS Scotland | - | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Edge 1 | - | MP3 | |
| Radio ENRG | alternative, edinburgh | MP3 | |
| 242 RADIO | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| EHFM | community radio, edinburgh | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio GH | folk | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Stirling Community Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Livingston
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aberdour Heritage Centre | ||||
| Almond Valley Heritage Centre | ||||
| Andrew Carnegie Birthplace Museum | ||||
| Bennie Museum | ||||
| Blackridge Museum | ||||
| Bo'ness Motor Museum | ||||
| Broxburn Community Museum | ||||
| Callendar House | ||||
| Culross Palace | ||||
| Falkirk Museums Workshop and Store | ||||
| Forth Bridges Light House Museum | ||||
| Heriot Watt Museum | ||||
| Inchcolm Museum | ||||
| Kinneil Museum | ||||
| Linlithgow Museum | ||||
| Museum of Scottish Railways | ||||
| Queensferry Museum | ||||
| Scottish Vintage Bus Museum | ||||
| The Maltings | ||||
| The Wee Museum of Memory | ||||
| Whitburn Community Museum |
Libraries in Livingston
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aberdour Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Almondbank Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Balerno Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bathgate Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Blackridge Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bo'ness Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cameron Smail Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Carmondean Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Corstorphine Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cowdenbeath Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Currie Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Dalgety Bay Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Duloch Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Dunfermline Carnegie Library & Galleries | 0.0 | |||||
| Fauldhouse Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Grangemouth Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Inverkeithing Library and Heritage Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Jennie Lee Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kelty Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kincardine Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kirkliston Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lanthorn Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Linlithgow Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Meadowbank Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Oakley Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ratho Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rosyth Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sighthill Learning Resource Centre (LRC) | 0.0 | |||||
| Sighthill Library | 0.0 | |||||
| South Queensferry Library | 0.0 | |||||
| The Drumbrae Library Hub | 0.0 | |||||
| The Lex Davidson Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Valleyfield Library | 0.0 | |||||
| West Lothian Local History Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wester Hailes Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Whitburn Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Livingston
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balerno Farmer's Market |
Hotels in Livingston
3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Livingston
15 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Livingston
17 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Livingston
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Livingston
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Livingston
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Livingston
5 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Livingston
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Livingston
2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Livingston
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Livingston
5 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Livingston
2 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Livingston
4 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Livingston
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alechemy | ||||
| Edinburgh Beer Factory | ||||
| Edinburgh Beer Factory |
Stadiums & Teams in Livingston
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Livingston
34 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh Airport | EDI | Large Airport |
| Dundee Airport | DND | Medium Airport |
| Leuchars Station Airfield | ADX | Medium Airport |
| Archerfield Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Balado Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Balgrummo Steading Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Benston Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Blair Drummond Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Broomhill Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Castleton Farm | - | Small Airport |
| Cumbernauld Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Dollar airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| East Lochlane Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Fife Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fingland | - | Small Airport |
| Hilton of Carslogie Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kier Garden Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kirriemuir Farm Strip | - | Small Airport |
| Latch Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Mosside Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Nairns Mains Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Nethershields Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Perth/Scone Airport | PSL | Small Airport |
| Pilmuir Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Polmont | - | Small Airport |
| Portmoak Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| RAF Kirknewton | - | Small Airport |
| Sheardale airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Skydive Strathallan | - | Small Airport |
| Stonehill Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Strathaven Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Teuchats Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Thankerton private airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Thornhill Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Livingston
4 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Ladywell Post Office | |
| Livingston Station Post Office | |
| Livingston Village Post Office | |
| Pumpherston Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Livingston
5 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| ABC4D Antenatal Babyscan Clinic | ||
| Castle Craig Hospital | ||
| Corstorphine Footcare | ||
| Dance Podiatry/Chiropody | ||
| Edinburgh Sports Injury Clinic |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Livingston
15 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Anware Madina Mosque | |
| Church of Christ | |
| Deans Gospel Hall | |
| Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses | |
| Knightsridge Parish Church | |
| Livingston Baptist Church | |
| Livingston Ecumenical Parish | |
| Livingston Free Church | |
| Livingston Masjid & Islamic Centre | |
| Livingston Village Kirk | |
| Oasis Christian Centre | |
| St Peter's Church | |
| St. Andrews Church | |
| The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints | |
| The Salvation Army Livingston Community Church |
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What is the population of Livingston?
Livingston has a population of 56,840 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 312 people per square mile, spread across 182.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.6 years. The population is 50.5% female and 49.5% male.
Is Livingston expensive to live in?
The median household income is $49,944, 34% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $54,171 (81% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,249 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 1.1x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Livingston?
Livingston has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. The area receives 204 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 47.0 inches, with 6.2 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Livingston?
Livingston 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 5,172 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Livingston?
The median home value in Livingston is $54,171. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,249. The homeownership rate is 63.0%.
How are the schools in Livingston?
50.0% of adults in Livingston 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 Livingston?
90% of residents speak only English at home. 21.4% of residents have a disability.