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Middlesbrough, United Kingdom

England · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

Middlesbrough is a large city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 142,707. Elevation: 49 ft (15 m). Average temperature: 49°F (9°C).

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
142,707 Population 95,138/sq mi density
49 ft Elevation 15 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 9°C
27.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$44,675 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$44,675 median income, 9.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$1 home value
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $44,675
41% lower than US avg
Home Value $1
100% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 36.2%
7% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.8%
16% lower than US avg
Unemployment 9.3%
158% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.5%
96% lower than US avg

People

Population142,707
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density95,138/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 5%
Veterans4.1%

Economy

C+
Median Income$44,675
Per Capita$49,944
Unemployment9.3%
Poverty0.5%

Housing

A+
Home Value$1
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Health

Obesity26.8%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking9.8%
Depression13.5%

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (9°C)
AQI9 (Good)
Rain27.8 in/yr
Sunny Days286/yr
Elevation49 ft (15 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+36.2%
High School+99.0%

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband96.3%
Population142,707
Population Density95,138 / sq mi
Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Coordinates54.5762°, -1.2348°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature49°F (9°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation27.8 inches (706 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$44,675
Median Age40.6 years

Is Middlesbrough a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Middlesbrough receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes. Middlesbrough offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Middlesbrough is $44,675, 41% below the national average of $75,149. At 9.3%, unemployment is notably high. Only 0.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Middlesbrough is $1, 100% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 0x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 36.2% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 99.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Middlesbrough experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. With 286 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 27.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 9.

Middlesbrough has a population of 142,707 with a density of 95,138 people per square mile, spread across 1.5 square miles. The median age is 40.6 years, 4% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.8% female and 49.2% male. The city is predominantly Asian (82.4%), with 4.5% White, 1.6% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 91.4% of residents. 4.1% of the population are veterans, below the national rate of 6.0%. 21.4% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 88.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

142,707
Total Population
95,138
People / sq mi
40.6yrs
Median Age
4% above US avg
1.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.2%
Female 50.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Middlesbrough vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only91.4%
16% above US avg
Other Languages8.6%

Social Characteristics

Middlesbrough vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Middlesbrough is $44,675, which is 41% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $49,944 (above the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 9.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.5% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The cost of living index is 85.9, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living. 16.8% of workers work from home.

Income: Middlesbrough vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$44,675
41% below US avg
Per Capita Income$49,944

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.3%
158% above US avg
Poverty Rate0.5%
96% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living85.90 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone54.5%
Public Transit4.9%
Work from Home16.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Middlesbrough is $1, 100% below the national median of $281,900. The home price-to-income ratio is 0x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$1
100% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Ownership & Property

Property Tax

In Middlesbrough, 26.8% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 5.8% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). 26.4% have high blood pressure. 9.8% are current smokers (below the 14.0% national rate). 10.9% report binge drinking. 79.9% are physically inactive, above the national average. 13.5% report depression (below the 20.0% national average).

Health Metrics: Middlesbrough vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity26.8%
16% below US avg
Diabetes5.8%
High Blood Pressure26.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking9.8%
30% below US avg
Binge Drinking10.9%
Physical Inactivity79.9%
Depression13.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate88.0%

Food & Exercise

Middlesbrough experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 286 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 — making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 27.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 9 — among the cleanest air in the country. 93% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average48.7°F
10% below US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days286 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall27.8 inches
27% below US avg
Snowfall0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median9.0
RatingGood
Good Days %93.2%

Geography

Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (3.9 km²)
Population Density95,138/sq mi
Coordinates54.5762°N, 1.2348°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temp Precipitation
Jan 39°F (4°C)
2.7"
Feb 40°F (4°C)
1.8"
Mar 43°F (6°C)
2.2"
Apr 46°F (8°C)
1.7"
May 51°F (10°C)
1.9"
Jun 56°F (13°C)
2.1"
Jul 60°F (16°C)
2.1"
Aug 60°F (16°C)
2.5"
Sep 56°F (13°C)
2.5"
Oct 50°F (10°C)
2.8"
Nov 44°F (7°C)
2.8"
Dec 41°F (5°C)
2.7"

The warmest month is July at 60°F, while the coldest is January at 39°F — a seasonal swing of 21°F. November sees the most rain (2.8"), while April is the driest (1.7").

36.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 7% above the national average of 33.7%. 99.0% have completed high school. 96.3% of households have broadband internet access.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+36.2%
7% above US avg
High School+99.0%
B+ Education Grade (3.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density95,138/sq mi
Total Area1.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access96.3%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone54.5%
Public Transit4.9%
Work from Home16.8%

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