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Longsight, United Kingdom

England · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

Longsight is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 16,007. Elevation: 177 ft (54 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).

3.3 /5.0
B Good
16,007 Population
177 ft Elevation 54 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 8°C
58.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$46,073 Median Income
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$46,073 median income, 9.6% unemployment
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $46,073
39% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 36.2%
7% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.8%
16% lower than US avg
Unemployment 9.6%
167% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.5%
96% lower than US avg

People

Population16,007
Median Age40.6 yrs
DensityN/A
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 16%
Veterans1.8%

Economy

C+
Median Income$46,073
Per Capita$49,944
Unemployment9.6%
Poverty0.5%

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
AQI9 (Good)
Rain58.5 in/yr
Sunny Days210/yr
Elevation177 ft (54 m)

Education

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

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband96.3%
Population16,007
Elevation177 ft (54 m)
Coordinates53.4580°, -2.2010°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature47°F (8°C)
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation58.5 inches (1,485 mm)
Annual Snowfall19.3 inches (49 cm)
Median Household Income$46,073
Median Age40.6 years

Is Longsight a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Longsight receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include a low poverty rate, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes. Longsight offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Longsight is $46,073, 39% below the national average of $75,149. At 9.6%, unemployment is notably high. Only 0.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

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

Longsight experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. The area gets 210 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.5 inches, including 19.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 9.

Longsight has a population of 16,007. 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 (56.8%), with 16.4% White, 4% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 78.2% of residents. 1.8% 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

16,007
Total Population
40.6yrs
Median Age
4% above US avg

Gender Distribution

Male 49.2%
Female 50.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Longsight vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only78.2%
0% below US avg
Other Languages21.8%

Social Characteristics

Longsight vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Longsight is $46,073, which is 39% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $49,944 (above the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 9.6% (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. 31.6% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Longsight vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$46,073
39% below US avg
Per Capita Income$49,944

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.6%
167% 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 Alone35.2%
Public Transit13.9%
Work from Home31.6%

Walkability

In Longsight, 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: Longsight 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

Longsight experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July — relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 210 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 19.3 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. 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 177 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 56°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average47.2°F
13% below US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Sunny Days210 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall58.5 inches
54% above US avg
Snowfall19.3 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median9.0
RatingGood
Good Days %93.2%

Geography

Elevation177 ft (54 m)
Coordinates53.4580°N, 2.2010°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temp Precipitation
Jan 37°F (3°C)
3.0"
Feb 40°F (5°C)
2.1"
Mar 44°F (7°C)
2.5"
Apr 47°F (8°C)
2.1"
May 53°F (12°C)
2.1"
Jun 58°F (15°C)
2.6"
Jul 56°F (13°C)
2.4"
Aug 62°F (16°C)
2.9"
Sep 57°F (14°C)
2.8"
Oct 51°F (11°C)
3.4"
Nov 45°F (7°C)
3.4"
Dec 41°F (5°C)
3.3"

The warmest month is August at 62°F, while the coldest is January at 37°F — a seasonal swing of 24°F. October sees the most rain (3.4"), while April is the driest (2.1").

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 Alone35.2%
Public Transit13.9%
Work from Home31.6%

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