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Longfield, United Kingdom

England · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

Longfield is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 16,808. Elevation: 190 ft (58 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

4.2 /5.0
A Great
16,808 Population
190 ft Elevation 58 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
31.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$55,996 Median Income
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$55,996 median income, 4.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$12 home value
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $55,996
25% lower than US avg
Home Value $12
100% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 36.2%
7% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.8%
16% lower than US avg
Unemployment 4.9%
36% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.5%
96% lower than US avg

People

Population16,808
Median Age40.6 yrs
DensityN/A
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 14%
Veterans2.6%

Economy

B+
Median Income$55,996
Per Capita$49,944
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty0.5%

Housing

A+
Home Value$12
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Health

Obesity26.8%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking9.8%
Depression13.5%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
AQI9 (Good)
Rain31.0 in/yr
Sunny Days238/yr
Elevation190 ft (58 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+36.2%
High School+99.0%

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband96.3%
Population16,808
Elevation190 ft (58 m)
Coordinates51.3969°, 0.3021°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation31.0 inches (788 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.4 inches (9 cm)
Median Household Income$55,996
Median Age40.6 years

Is Longfield a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Longfield receives an overall livability score of 4.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Longfield stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Longfield is $55,996, 25% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.9%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 0.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Longfield is $12, 100% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 0x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 36.2% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 99.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Longfield experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 238 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 9.

Longfield has a population of 16,808. The median age is 40.6 years, 4% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.8% female and 49.2% male. The city is predominantly Asian (74.5%), with 14.4% White, 2.3% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 89% of residents. 2.6% of the population are veterans, below the national rate of 6.0%. 21.4% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 88.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

16,808
Total Population
40.6yrs
Median Age
4% above US avg

Gender Distribution

Male 49.2%
Female 50.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Longfield vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only89.0%
13% above US avg
Other Languages11%

Social Characteristics

Longfield vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Longfield is $55,996, which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $49,944 (above the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 4.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.5% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The cost of living index is 85.9, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living. 31.0% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Longfield vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$55,996
25% below US avg
Per Capita Income$49,944

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.9%
36% above US avg
Poverty Rate0.5%
96% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living85.90 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone45.0%
Public Transit11.9%
Work from Home31.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Longfield is $12, 100% below the national median of $281,900. The home price-to-income ratio is 0x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$12
100% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Ownership & Property

Property Tax

In Longfield, 26.8% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 5.8% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). 26.4% have high blood pressure. 9.8% are current smokers (below the 14.0% national rate). 10.9% report binge drinking. 79.9% are physically inactive, above the national average. 13.5% report depression (below the 20.0% national average).

Health Metrics: Longfield vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity26.8%
16% below US avg
Diabetes5.8%
High Blood Pressure26.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking9.8%
30% below US avg
Binge Drinking10.9%
Physical Inactivity79.9%
Depression13.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate88.0%

Food & Exercise

Longfield experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 238 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 31.0 inches. The area receives 3.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 9 — among the cleanest air in the country. 93% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 190 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average53.1°F
2% below US avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days238 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall31.0 inches
18% below US avg
Snowfall3.4 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median9.0
RatingGood
Good Days %93.2%

Geography

Elevation190 ft (58 m)
Coordinates51.3969°N, 0.3021°W
TimezoneEurope/London
36.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 7% above the national average of 33.7%. 99.0% have completed high school. 96.3% of households have broadband internet access.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+36.2%
7% above US avg
High School+99.0%
B+ Education Grade (3.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access96.3%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone45.0%
Public Transit11.9%
Work from Home31.0%

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