Luton, United Kingdom

Full City Profile

2.7 /5.0

C+ Fair

225,262 Population 13,457/sq mi density

384 ft Elevation 117 meters

52°F Avg Temperature 11°C

C+

Overall

2.7 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

C+

Economy

2.6 / 5.0

$44,110 median income, 8.5% unemployment

Affordability

2.2 / 5.0

$350,291 home value, $1,103/mo rent

Education

3.4 / 5.0

29.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Luton, United Kingdom

At a Glance

Median Income

$44,110

41% below

$44,110 per capita

Home Value

$350,291

24% above

Median Rent

$1,103/mo

5% below

Bachelor's Degree+

29.9%

11% below

44.2% high school+

Unemployment

8.5%

136% above

Avg Temperature

52°F

223 sunny days/yr

Is Luton a Good Place to Live?

C+

2.7 / 5.0 - Fair

Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Luton residents earn a median household income of $44,110 , which is 41% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $44,110. The unemployment rate stands at 8.5% (136% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 226 business establishments, including 71 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Luton is $350,291 , 24% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,103/month.

Education

29.9% of adults in Luton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (11% below the national average). 44.2% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Luton has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 223 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population225,262

Median Age34.5 yrs

Density13,457/mi²

Male / Female50% / 50%

Foreign Born38.4%

Veterans1.8%

Economy

C+

Median Income$44,110

Per Capita$44,110

Unemployment8.5%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$848

Housing

Home Value$350,291

Rent$1,103

Ownership54.5%

Housing Units90,105

Climate

Avg Temp52°F

Sunny Days223/yr

Rain32.0 in/yr

Elevation384 ft

Education

Bachelor's+29.9%

High School+44.2%

Community

Did You Know?

21.5% work from home.

4.7% of the population has a disability.

38.4% of residents are foreign-born.