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Magherafelt, United Kingdom

Northern Ireland · United Kingdom

Magherafelt is a small city in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom with a population of 9,157. Elevation: 249 ft (76 m). Average temperature: 49°F (9°C).

4.2 /5.0
A Great
9,157 Population 8/sq mi density
249 ft Elevation 76 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 9°C
42.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$49,944 Median Income
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$49,944 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$220,302 home value, $1,249/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

People

Population9,157
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density8/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%

Economy

B
Median Income$49,944
Per Capita$49,944
Unemployment4.8%

Housing

A
Home Value$220,302
Rent$1,249
Ownership65.0%
Housing Units3,663

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (9°C)
Rain42.6 in/yr
Sunny Days259/yr
Elevation249 ft (76 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+50.0%
High School+84.0%

Community

Population9,157
Population Density8 / sq mi
Elevation249 ft (76 m)
Coordinates54.7536°, -6.6066°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceNorthern Ireland
Average Temperature49°F (9°C)
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation42.6 inches (1,083 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$49,944
Median Age40.6 years

About Magherafelt

Magherafelt is a small city in United Kingdom (Northern Ireland) with a population of 9,157. The city sits at an elevation of 249 feet (76 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Magherafelt has a population of 9,157 with a density of 8 people per square mile, spread across 1,083.3 square miles. The median age is 40.6 years, 4% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.5% female and 49.5% male. English is the primary language spoken at home by 90% of residents.

Population

9,157
Total Population
8
People / sq mi
40.6yrs
Median Age
4% above United Kingdom avg
1,083.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.5%
Female 50.5%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 90.0%
15% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 10.0%

Social Characteristics

Magherafelt vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Magherafelt is $49,944, which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $49,944 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $960, 33% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.8% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 833 business establishments. 24.0% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Magherafelt vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income$49,944
34% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$49,944
Avg Weekly Wage$960

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.8%
32% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)833

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone60.0%
Public Transit18.0%
Work from Home24.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Magherafelt is $220,302, 22% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,249 (7% above the national average of $1,163). 65.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 3,663 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$220,302
22% below United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,249
7% above United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership65.0%
Owner-Occupied65.0%
Renter-Occupied35.0%
Housing Units3,663

Property Tax

Climate in Magherafelt

Magherafelt has an average annual temperature of 9.7°C (49°F). The hottest month is Jul (15.4°C), the coldest is Jan (4.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 861 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 4.8°C / 41°F 2.6° / 6.9° 73.6
Feb 5°C / 41°F 2.4° / 7.7° 62.0
Mar 6.4°C / 44°F 3.2° / 9.6° 60.4
Apr 8.4°C / 47°F 4.7° / 12.2° 56.2
May 11.1°C / 52°F 7.1° / 15.2° 55.0
Jun 13.8°C / 57°F 10° / 17.5° 64.9
Jul 15.4°C / 60°F 11.8° / 19° 74.3
Aug 15.2°C / 59°F 11.7° / 18.6° 86.1
Sep 13.2°C / 56°F 9.9° / 16.5° 67.4
Oct 10.2°C / 50°F 7.5° / 13° 89.4
Nov 7.2°C / 45°F 4.8° / 9.5° 86.8
Dec 5.1°C / 41°F 2.9° / 7.3° 85.0
Magherafelt experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 259 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 249 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average48.8°F
10% below United Kingdom avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days259 days/yr

Geography

Elevation249 ft (76 m)
Area1,083.3 sq mi (2,805.9 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates54.7536°N, 6.6066°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.6"
12% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.45"
Driest Month (May) 2.56"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.5. Most recent: M2.6 on Nov 1, 2017.

May 3, 1998 Scotland, United Kingdom M3.5 150 km
Aug 27, 1992 33 km NNE of Isle of Islay, United Kingdom M2.7 150 km
Nov 1, 2017 2 km NNW of Tarbert, United Kingdom M2.6 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 4.4 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 3.3 in
March 43°F (6°C) 3.6 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.7 in
May 51°F (11°C) 2.6 in Driest
June 56°F (13°C) 2.7 in
July 59°F (15°C) 2.8 in Warmest
August 59°F (15°C) 3.6 in
September 55°F (13°C) 3.7 in
October 50°F (10°C) 4.5 in Wettest
November 44°F (7°C) 4.3 in
December 42°F (5°C) 4.4 in

Magherafelt has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 40°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.5") and May the driest (2.6").

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50.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 48% above the national average of 33.7%. 84.0% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+50.0%
48% above United Kingdom avg
High School+84.0%
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density8/sq mi
Total Area1,083.3 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone60.0%
Public Transit18.0%
Work from Home24.0%

Schools in Magherafelt

12 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Sperrin Integrated College
Woods Primary School
Kilronan Special School
Knocknagin Primary School
Rainey Endowed School
Magherafelt High School
Holy Family Primary School
Gaelscoil an tSeanchaí
Spires Integrated Primary School
St Pius X College
Magherafelt Controlled Primary School
St Mary's Grammar School
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Radio Stations near Magherafelt

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
BFBS Northern Ireland (IE) AAC+ 64 kbps
SVETUR MP3 128 kbps
Svetur (IE) AAC+ 32 kbps

Museums in Magherafelt

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bellaghy Bawn
Garvagh Museum
Ranfurly House
Seamus Heaney HomePlace
Seamus Heaney Homeplace

Libraries in Magherafelt

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Coalisland Library0.0
Cookstown Library0.0
Draperstown Library0.0
Dungannon Library0.0
Garvagh Library0.0
Kilrea Library0.0
Maghera Library0.0
Magherafelt Library0.0
Portglenone Library0.0

Hotels in Magherafelt

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Laurel Villa

Restaurants in Magherafelt

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ballyronan Chinese Takeaway
By The Way Bistro
Sizzlers

Cafes in Magherafelt

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ground Espresso Bar
The Olive Tree
The Olive Tree

Veterinaries in Magherafelt

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Collins Vets

Bus Stations in Magherafelt

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Magherafelt Bus Station

Gas Stations in Magherafelt

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

GB #666963734
Kenny's
Star

Shopping Malls in Magherafelt

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Meadowlane Shopping Centre

Gyms in Magherafelt

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Greenvale Leisure Centre

Golf Courses in Magherafelt

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ronan Valley Golf Course

Breweries in Magherafelt

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bloodline Brewing Company
Heaney Brewery
Our Brewery

Airports Near Magherafelt

30 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Belfast International AirportBFSLarge Airport
City of Derry AirportLDYMedium Airport
George Best Belfast City AirportBHDMedium Airport
AltamuskinSmall Airport
Aughrim AirstripSmall Airport
Bellarena AirfieldSmall Airport
Blackhill AirstripSmall Airport
Carrickmore AirstripSmall Airport
Castlerock AirstripSmall Airport
Causeway AirfieldSmall Airport
Coalisland AirstripSmall Airport
Crossmaglen AirstripSmall Airport
DerryogueSmall Airport
Donnydeade AirstripSmall Airport
Dungannon AirstripSmall Airport
Dunnamanagh AirstripSmall Airport
Dunnyvadden AirstripSmall Airport
Mayobridge AirstripSmall Airport
MullaglassSmall Airport
Newry private AirstripSmall Airport
Plains AirstripSmall Airport
Rathfriland AirstripSmall Airport
Redrock AirstripSmall Airport
Slemish AirfieldSmall Airport
Slieve Croob AirfieldSmall Airport
Tandragee AirstripSmall Airport
Tarsan Lane MicrolightsSmall Airport
The Moy AirstripSmall Airport
Wild Geese Skydive CentreSmall Airport
Woodview AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Magherafelt

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Ballyronan Post Office
Desertmartin Post Office
Magherafelt Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Magherafelt

13 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Church of Our Lady of the Assumption
First Magherafelt Presbyterian Church
Lecumper Presbyterian Church
Magherafelt Baptist Church
Magherafelt Free Presbyterian Church
Magherafelt Independent Methodist Church
Reformed Baptist Church
St Comgall's Church
St John's
St Mary's Coolcalm
St. John's
St. Swithin's Church of Ireland
Union Road Presbyterian Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/London

🇬🇧 About United Kingdom

Capital London
Population 66,488,991
Area 244,820 km²
GDP (USD) $3,420,796,653,789
GDP per capita $49,944
HDI 0.940
Life expectancy 81.2 years
Internet users 96.3%
Urban population 83.2%
Currency GBP (Pound)
Languages English
Calling code +44
TLD .uk
Driving side left

Public Holidays in United Kingdom

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 2 2 January 2 January
Mar 17 Saint Patrick's Day Saint Patrick's Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 4 Early May Bank Holiday Early May Bank Holiday
May 25 Spring Bank Holiday Spring Bank Holiday
Jun 15 World Cup Bank Holiday World Cup Bank Holiday
Jul 13 Battle of the Boyne Battle of the Boyne
Aug 3 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Aug 31 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Nov 30 Saint Andrew's Day Saint Andrew's Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Magherafelt

What is the population of Magherafelt?

Magherafelt has a population of 9,157 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 1,083.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.6 years. The population is 50.5% female and 49.5% male.

Is Magherafelt expensive to live in?

The median household income is $49,944, 34% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $220,302 (22% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,249 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Magherafelt?

Magherafelt has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. The area receives 259 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 42.6 inches.

How is the job market in Magherafelt?

Magherafelt 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 833 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Magherafelt?

The median home value in Magherafelt is $220,302. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,249. The homeownership rate is 65.0%.

How are the schools in Magherafelt?

50.0% of adults in Magherafelt 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 Magherafelt?

90% of residents speak only English at home.

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