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Merthyr Tydfil, United Kingdom
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Merthyr Tydfil is a mid-size city in Wales, United Kingdom with a population of 43,820. Elevation: 610 ft (186 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
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| Population | 43,820 |
| Population Density | 667 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 610 ft (186 m) |
| Coordinates | 51.7479°, -3.3778° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | Wales |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 69.6 inches (1,768 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 6.0 inches (15 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $44,643 |
| Median Age | 41.0 years |
About Merthyr Tydfil
Merthyr Tydfil is a mid-size city in United Kingdom (Wales) with a population of 43,820. The city sits at an elevation of 610 feet (186 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 69.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Merthyr Tydfil vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Merthyr Tydfil vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $44,643 |
| 41% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $44,643 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $859 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 5.7% |
| 58% above United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,988 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 60.6% |
| Public Transit | 4.0% |
| Work from Home | 18.2% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $173,441 |
| 38% below United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,116 |
| 4% below United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 62.6% |
| Owner-Occupied | 62.6% |
| Renter-Occupied | 37.4% |
| Housing Units | 17,528 |
Property Tax
Climate in Merthyr Tydfil
Merthyr Tydfil has an average annual temperature of 10.9°C (52°F). The hottest month is Aug (17°C), the coldest is Jan (5°C). Average annual precipitation is 1072 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 51.8°F |
| 4% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 224 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 610 ft (186 m) |
| Area | 65.7 sq mi (170.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 667/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.7479°N, 3.3778°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.4 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2011 | PLYMOUTH, ENGLAND | Avalanche | 0.4 m | — | 141 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 6.4 in | |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 4.5 in | Coldest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 4.8 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 60°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 4.8 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 5.6 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 6.3 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 6.5 in | Wettest |
Merthyr Tydfil has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 38°F in February to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.5") and July the driest (3.2").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 25.0% |
| 26% below United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 40.6% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 667/sq mi |
| Total Area | 65.7 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 60.6% |
| Public Transit | 4.0% |
| Work from Home | 18.2% |
Colleges & Universities in Merthyr Tydfil
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birecon | College | — | — |
| Brecon Beacons College | College | — | Visit → |
| Coleg Bannau Brycheiniog | College | — | — |
Schools in Merthyr Tydfil
21 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyfarthfa Park Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Bishop Hedley High School | — | — | — | — |
| Ysgol-Y-Graig Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Dowlais Primary School Nursery | — | — | — | — |
| Caedraw Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| St Mary's R.C. Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Gwaunfarren Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Dowlais Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| St Illtyds R.C.Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Goetre Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| St Aloysius Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Ty Dysgu Dowlais | — | — | — | — |
| Ysgol-Y-Graig Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Ysgol Gynradd Coed y Dderwen | — | — | — | — |
| Heolgerrig Community School | — | — | — | — |
| Pen-Y-Dre High School | — | — | — | — |
| Pantysgallog Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Gellifaelog Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Cyfarthfa High School | — | — | — | — |
| Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Santes Tudful | — | — | — | — |
| Twynyrodyn Community School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Merthyr Tydfil
7 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Celtica Radio | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Dance Classics UK | 90s, dance | AAC 192 kbps | |
| Nation 60s | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 100% Whatever Westcountry | — | MP3 | |
| Wave Community Radio | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Nation Love | — | AAC+ 47 kbps | |
| Radio Wigwam | indie rock | MP3 |
Museums in Merthyr Tydfil
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abertillery & District Museum | ||||
| Birthplace of Joseph Parry | ||||
| Brecon Museum | ||||
| Brynmawr and District Museum | ||||
| Cyfarthfa Castle Museum & Art Gallery | ||||
| Cynon Valley Museum & Gallery | ||||
| Ebbw Vale Works Museum | ||||
| Llancaiach-fawr | ||||
| nantgarw China Works Museum | ||||
| Paul Kirner's Music Palace | ||||
| Pontypridd Museum | ||||
| Rhondda Heritage Park | ||||
| Royal Welsh Regiment Museum | ||||
| Talgarth Mill | ||||
| The Block of Coal | ||||
| Tredegar Medical Aid Society Heritage Centre | ||||
| Tredegar Museum | ||||
| University of South Wales Art Collection Museum | ||||
| Winding House |
Libraries in Merthyr Tydfil
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aberbargoed Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Abercarn Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Aberdare Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Aberkenfig Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Abertillery Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Abertridwr Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bargoed Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Beddau and Tynant Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bedwas Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Blackwood Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Blaina Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Brecon Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Brynmawr Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Caerphilly Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cancer Research Wales Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cwm Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cyncoed Campus Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cyncoed Campus Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Deri Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ebbw Vale Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ferndale Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Glynneath Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hirwaun Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Llanedeyrn Hub | 0.0 | |||||
| Llanedeyrn Hub | 0.0 | |||||
| Llanedeyrn Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Llanedeyrn Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Llantrisant Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Machen Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Merthyr Tydfil Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mountain Ash Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mountain Ash Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Nelson Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Oakdale Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Pontyclun Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Pontypridd Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Porth Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Radyr Hub | 0.0 | |||||
| Radyr Hub | 0.0 | |||||
| Rhiwbina Hub | 0.0 | |||||
| Rhiwbina Hub | 0.0 | |||||
| Rhydypennau Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rhymney Library | 0.0 | |||||
| The Cochrane Building | 0.0 | |||||
| Tonypandy Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tredegar Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Treharris Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Treorchy Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ystrad Mynach Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Merthyr Tydfil
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur Llewellyn Jenkins | |||||
| Brecon Market | |||||
| Emily's Indoor Market | |||||
| Market Hall | |||||
| Pontypridd Indoor Market | |||||
| Pontypridd Indoor Market | |||||
| Talgarth Livestock Market |
Hotels in Merthyr Tydfil
7 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Merthyr Tydfil
15 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Merthyr Tydfil
35 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Merthyr Tydfil
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Merthyr Tydfil
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Merthyr Tydfil
3 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Merthyr Tydfil
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Merthyr Tydfil
2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Merthyr Tydfil
5 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Merthyr Tydfil
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Merthyr Tydfil
4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Merthyr Tydfil
5 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Merthyr Tydfil
1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Merthyr Tydfil
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Merthyr Tydfil
2 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Merthyr Tydfil
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bragdy Twt Lol | ||||
| Tudor Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Merthyr Tydfil
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| National Indoor Athletics Centre |
Airports Near Merthyr Tydfil
39 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bristol Airport | BRS | Large Airport |
| Cardiff International Airport | CWL | Large Airport |
| MOD St Athan | — | Medium Airport |
| RNAS Yeovilton | YEO | Medium Airport |
| Swansea Airport | SWS | Medium Airport |
| Abergavenny Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Allensmore Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Batch End Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Broadmeadow Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Brookside Farm Private Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Byecross Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Coetir Bach Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Croes Carn Einion Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Curry Rivel Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Elan Valley Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Glebe Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Godney Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Green Acres Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Halesland Glider Field | — | Small Airport |
| Hardwicke Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Heywood Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Kemeys Commander Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Lane Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Langport Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Llangarron Private Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Lower-Durston Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Middlegate Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Middlezoy Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| New Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Old Park Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Park Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Rhigos Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Shobdon Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| South Wales Gliding Club | — | Small Airport |
| Talgarth Glider Field | — | Small Airport |
| Upfield Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Warren Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Westonzoyland Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Woonton Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Merthyr Tydfil
8 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Caeharris Post Office | |
| Cefn Coed Post Office | |
| Dowlais Post Office | |
| Gelli-Deg Post Office | |
| Heolgerrig Post Office | |
| Merthyr Tydfil Post Office | |
| Penydarren Post Office | |
| Swyddfa'r Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Merthyr Tydfil
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Mental Health Matters Wales |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Merthyr Tydfil
18 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| All Saints. Dowlais | |
| Bethel Chapel | |
| Cephas Free Presbyterial Church | |
| Christ Church | |
| Christchurch Pant | |
| Dowlais Methodist Church | |
| Galon Uchaf Baptist Church | |
| Hebron Evangelical Church | |
| Hen Dy Cwrdd | |
| High Street Baptist Church | |
| Hope Church Merthyr | |
| Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses | |
| Saint David's Parish Church | |
| Salvation Army | |
| St Illtyds Rc Church | |
| St Tydfil's Parish Church | |
| St.John the Baptist Church | |
| The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints |
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What is the population of Merthyr Tydfil?
Merthyr Tydfil has a population of 43,820 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 667 people per square mile, spread across 65.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 41.0 years. The population is 51.1% female and 48.9% male.
Is Merthyr Tydfil expensive to live in?
The median household income is $44,643, 41% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $173,441 (38% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,116 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.9x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Merthyr Tydfil?
Merthyr Tydfil has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 224 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 69.6 inches, with 6.0 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Merthyr Tydfil?
The unemployment rate in Merthyr Tydfil is 5.7%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $859. There are 3,988 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Merthyr Tydfil?
The median home value in Merthyr Tydfil is $173,441. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,116. The homeownership rate is 62.6%.
How are the schools in Merthyr Tydfil?
25.0% of adults in Merthyr Tydfil hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 40.6% have completed high school.
What are the demographics of Merthyr Tydfil?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Merthyr Tydfil is 3.9% White, 1.6% Asian. 95.6% of residents speak only English at home. 3.9% of the population are military veterans. 9.3% of residents have a disability.