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Merthyr Tydfil, United Kingdom

Full City Profile

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
43,820 Population 667/sq mi density
610 ft Elevation 186 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$44,643 median income, 5.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$173,441 home value, $1,116/mo rent
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Merthyr Tydfil, United Kingdom

At a Glance

Median Income
$44,643
41% below
$44,643 per capita
Home Value
$173,441
38% below
Median Rent
$1,116/mo
4% below
Bachelor's Degree+
25.0%
26% below
40.6% high school+
Unemployment
5.7%
58% above
Avg Temperature
52°F
224 sunny days/yr

Is Merthyr Tydfil a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Merthyr Tydfil residents earn a median household income of $44,643 , which is 41% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $44,643. The unemployment rate stands at 5.7% (58% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 3,988 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Merthyr Tydfil is $173,441 , 38% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,116/month.

Education

25.0% of adults in Merthyr Tydfil hold a bachelor's degree or higher (26% below the national average). 40.6% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Merthyr Tydfil has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 224 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 69.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population43,820
Median Age41.0 yrs
Density667/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born5.6%
Veterans3.9%

Economy

B
Median Income$44,643
Per Capita$44,643
Unemployment5.7%
Poverty
Avg Weekly Wage$859

Housing

A
Home Value$173,441
Rent$1,116
Ownership62.6%
Housing Units17,528

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days224/yr
Rain69.6 in/yr
Elevation610 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+25.0%
High School+40.6%

Community

Did You Know?

18.2% work from home.
9.3% of the population has a disability.