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Markinch, United Kingdom
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Markinch is a small town in Scotland, United Kingdom with a population of 2,430. Elevation: 226 ft (69 m). Average temperature: 51°F (10°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Markinch
Markinch is both a village and a parish in the heart of Fife, Scotland. According to an estimate taken in 2008, the village has a population of 2,420. The civil parish had a population of 16,530. Markinch is east of Fife's administrative centre, Glenrothes, and preceded Cupar as Fife's place of warranty and justice prior to the 13th century.
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| Population | 2,430 |
| Population Density | 786 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 226 ft (69 m) |
| Coordinates | 56.2021°, -3.1352° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | Scotland |
| Average Temperature | 51°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 44.3 inches (1,124 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 7.5 inches (19 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $49,420 |
| Median Age | 40.6 years |
About Markinch
Markinch is a small town in United Kingdom (Scotland) with a population of 2,430. The city sits at an elevation of 226 feet (69 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Markinch vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Markinch vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $49,420 |
| 34% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $49,420 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $950 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 4.8% |
| 32% above United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 221 |
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 | $212,855 |
| 24% below United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,236 |
| 6% above United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 65.0% |
| Owner-Occupied | 65.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 35.0% |
| Housing Units | 972 |
Property Tax
Climate in Markinch
Markinch has an average annual temperature of 9°C (48°F). The hottest month is Jul (15°C), the coldest is Jan (3.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 712 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 50.7°F |
| 6% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 205 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 226 ft (69 m) |
| Area | 3.1 sq mi (8.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 786/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 56.2021°N, 3.1352°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 2.9 in | Wettest |
| February | 38°F (4°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| May | 49°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 60°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 58°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 2.6 in |
Markinch has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 38°F in February to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.9") and April the driest (1.8").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 50.0% |
| 48% above United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 84.0% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 786/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.1 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 60.0% |
| Public Transit | 18.0% |
| Work from Home | 24.0% |
Schools in Markinch
3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Markinch Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Carleton Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Star Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Markinch
12 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capital FM Edinburgh | edinburgh, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CareSound Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Forth1 | pop music, popular | AAC+ 47 kbps | |
| East Coast FM Haddington | easy listening | MP3 320 kbps | |
| BFBS Scotland | - | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Edge 1 | - | MP3 | |
| Dundee Radio Club | community radio, field recordings | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio ENRG | alternative, edinburgh | MP3 | |
| 242 RADIO | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| EHFM | community radio, edinburgh | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio GH | folk | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Tay Bridges Radio | - | MP3 320 kbps |
Museums in Markinch
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1722 Waggonway Heritage Centre | ||||
| Aberdour Heritage Centre | ||||
| Adam Smith Heritage Centre | ||||
| Auld Wemyss Ways Heritage Centre | ||||
| Buckhaven Museum | ||||
| Burntisland Heritage Exhibition | ||||
| Coastal Centre Exhibition | ||||
| Cupar Heritage Centre | ||||
| Fife Folk Museum | ||||
| HMY Britannia | ||||
| Inchcolm Museum | ||||
| Kirkcaldy Museum and Art Gallery | ||||
| Laing Museum | ||||
| Methil Heritage Centre | ||||
| Museum Collections Centre | ||||
| Museum of Abernethy | ||||
| Museum of Communication | ||||
| Museum of Scottish Fire Heritage | ||||
| Newburgh Heritage Centre | ||||
| Scotstarvit Tower | ||||
| The King's Gallery | ||||
| The Maltings | ||||
| The Spirit of Leithers | ||||
| Trinity House | ||||
| Wemyss Cave Museum & Visitor Centre |
Libraries in Markinch
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aberdour Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Auchtermuchty Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Benarty Libary | 0.0 | |||||
| Blackhall Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Buckhaven Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Burntisland Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cadham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cardenden Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cowdenbeath Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cupar Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Dalgety Bay Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Falkland Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Granton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Jennie Lee Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kelty Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kennoway Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kinghorn Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kirkcaldy Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ladybank Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Largo Library and Community Hub | 0.0 | |||||
| Leith Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Leslie Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Leven Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Longniddry Library and Community Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| McDonald Road Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Methil Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Newburgh Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Newport Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Piershill Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Portobello Library | 0.0 | |||||
| RBGE Herbarium & Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rothes Halls Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Stockbridge Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Templehall Library | 0.0 | |||||
| The Drumbrae Library Hub | 0.0 | |||||
| Windmill Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Markinch
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Errol Sunday Market | |||||
| Kirkcaldy Farmers Market | |||||
| Leith Market | |||||
| Leith Market | |||||
| Stockbridge Market | |||||
| Stockbridge Market | |||||
| The Pitt | |||||
| The Pitt |
Hotels in Markinch
4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Markinch
2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Markinch
2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Markinch
3 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Markinch
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Markinch
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Markinch
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Markinch
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BellField Brewery | ||||
| Blair's Brewery | ||||
| Blair's Brewery | ||||
| Campervan Brewery | ||||
| Campervan Brewery | ||||
| Cold Town Brewery | ||||
| Cold Town Brewery | ||||
| Krafty Brew | ||||
| Krafty Brew | ||||
| Newbarns Brewery | ||||
| Newbarns Brewery | ||||
| Pilot | ||||
| Pilot |
Stadiums & Teams in Markinch
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Markinch
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenshee Ski Center | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Markinch
36 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 |
| Baldardo Field | - | Small Airport |
| Balgone Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Balgrummo Steading Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Blair Atholl Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Broomhill Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Castleton Farm | - | Small Airport |
| Dollar airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| East Fortune Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| East Lochlane Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Fife Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Forfar Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hilton of Carslogie Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kingsmuir Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kirriemuir Farm Strip | - | Small Airport |
| Latch Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Laurencekirk | - | Small Airport |
| Midlem Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Montrose Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Mosside Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Nairns Mains Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Nether Huntlywood 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 |
| Teuchats Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Thankerton private airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Markinch
18 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Allingham Physiotherapy | ||
| City Chiropractic | ||
| Edinburgh Chiropractic Clinic | ||
| Edinburgh Rehab Centre | ||
| Este Medical Group | ||
| Ferry Road Foot Clinic | ||
| Inchkeith House - Podiatry Dept. | ||
| Minor Injuries Unit | ||
| NHS Vaccination Centre | ||
| Ocean Terminal Vaccination Clinic | ||
| Pennywell Resource Centre | ||
| Portobello Foot Care | ||
| Portobello Health Hub | ||
| Stockbridge Clinic | ||
| The MOLE Clinic | ||
| The Salt Cave | ||
| Trinity Podiatry | ||
| Victoria Medical Practice |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Markinch
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Markinch Parish Church |
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What is the population of Markinch?
Markinch has a population of 2,430 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 786 people per square mile, spread across 3.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.6 years. The population is 50.5% female and 49.5% male.
Is Markinch expensive to live in?
The median household income is $49,420, 34% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $212,855 (24% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,236 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Markinch?
Markinch has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 205 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 44.3 inches, with 7.5 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Markinch?
Markinch has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $950. There are 221 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Markinch?
The median home value in Markinch is $212,855. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,236. The homeownership rate is 65.0%.
How are the schools in Markinch?
50.0% of adults in Markinch 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 Markinch?
90% of residents speak only English at home.