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Mussoorie, India

Uttarakhand · India

Mussoorie is a small city in Uttarakhand, India with a population of 25,753. Elevation: 5,984 ft (1,824 m). Average temperature: 65°F (19°C).

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
25,753 Population 94/sq mi density
5,984 ft Elevation 1,824 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 19°C
86.1 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone
$2,500 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$2,500 median income, 6.0% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$15,000 home value, $35/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population25,753
Median Age28.0 yrs
Density94/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$2,500
Per Capita$2,600
Unemployment6.0%
Poverty12.0%

Housing

B
Home Value$15,000
Rent$35
Housing Units10,301
Rent Burden27.4%

Climate

Avg Temp65°F (19°C)
Rain86.1 in/yr
Sunny Days234/yr
Elevation5,984 ft (1,824 m)
Population25,753
Population Density94 / sq mi
Elevation5,984 ft (1,824 m)
Coordinates30.4550°, 78.0707°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceUttarakhand
Average Temperature65°F (19°C)
January Average49°F (10°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation86.1 inches (2,187 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$2,500
Median Age28.0 years

About Mussoorie

Mussoorie is a small city in India (Uttarakhand) with a population of 25,753. The city sits at an elevation of 5,984 feet (1,824 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 49°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 86.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Mussoorie has a population of 25,753 with a density of 94 people per square mile, spread across 274.9 square miles. The median age is 28.0 years, 28% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

25,753
Total Population
94
People / sq mi
28.0yrs
Median Age
28% below India avg
274.9mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Mussoorie vs India Average

The median household income in Mussoorie is $2,500, which is 97% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $2,600 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $50, 97% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 6.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 12.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 464 business establishments.

Income: Mussoorie vs India

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$2,500
97% below India avg
Per Capita Income$2,600
Avg Weekly Wage$50

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.0%
67% above India avg
Poverty Rate12.0%
3% below India avg
Establishments (County)464

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Mussoorie is $15,000, 95% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $35 (97% below the national average of $1,163). There are 10,301 total housing units in the city. 27.4% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 6x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$15,000
95% below India avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$35
97% below India avg
Rent Burden27.4%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units10,301

Property Tax

Climate in Mussoorie

Mussoorie has an average annual temperature of 17.8°C (64°F). The hottest month is Jun (25.9°C), the coldest is Jan (8.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 1440 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 8.3°C / 47°F 0.1° / 19.1° 63.0
Feb 10.4°C / 51°F -0.4° / 22° 44.9
Mar 15.3°C / 60°F 4.9° / 27.5° 58.4
Apr 20.2°C / 68°F 9.5° / 31.9° 40.4
May 23.5°C / 74°F 12.8° / 35.9° 70.2
Jun 25.9°C / 79°F 16.3° / 36° 114.6
Jul 23.8°C / 75°F 19° / 31.5° 443.0
Aug 22.7°C / 73°F 18.7° / 28.1° 344.7
Sep 21.6°C / 71°F 16.1° / 27.3° 206.9
Oct 17.8°C / 64°F 10.5° / 25.8° 28.6
Nov 13.8°C / 57°F 6.6° / 22.4° 9.1
Dec 10.1°C / 50°F 1.4° / 20.1° 16.0
Mussoorie enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 234 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 86.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,984 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

49°F Jan (10°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average65.3°F
21% above India avg
January Average49°F (10°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days234 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,984 ft (1,824 m)
Area274.9 sq mi (712.0 km²)
Population Density94/sq mi
Coordinates30.4550°N, 78.0707°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 86.1"
127% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 28.39"
Driest Month (Nov) 0.51"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

113 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.3 on Jul 7, 2023.

Oct 19, 1991 32 km E of Uttark?shi, India M6.8 76 km
Mar 28, 1999 9 km NNW of P?palkoti, India M6.6 128 km
Mar 28, 1999 12 km SSW of P?palkoti, India M5.4 127 km
Mar 30, 1999 10 km WSW of P?palkoti, India M5.3 122 km
Jul 22, 2007 Uttaranchal, India M5.1 50 km
Feb 6, 2017 36 km NW of P?palkoti, India M5.1 107 km
Apr 6, 1999 10 km W of P?palkoti, India M5.1 120 km
Feb 9, 2012 20 km NNE of Barkot, India M5.1 62 km
Sep 21, 2009 Uttaranchal, India M5.0 106 km
May 28, 2010 10 km SE of Rohru, India M5.0 79 km
Oct 21, 1995 92 km NNE of Uttark?shi, India M4.9 138 km
Apr 14, 1999 22 km SSW of P?palkoti, India M4.9 121 km
Apr 1, 2015 11 km SE of P?palkoti, India M4.9 139 km
Apr 7, 1999 22 km SSW of P?palkoti, India M4.9 122 km
Apr 18, 1999 23 km SSW of P?palkoti, India M4.9 120 km
Oct 20, 1991 24 km ENE of Uttark?shi, India M4.9 70 km
Jan 20, 1991 16 km SE of Banj?r, India M4.9 133 km
Jun 20, 2011 22 km NNW of P?palkoti, India M4.9 123 km
May 27, 2003 18 km NW of P?palkoti, India M4.9 118 km
Dec 18, 1990 14 km ENE of Rudrapray?g, India M4.9 101 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 49°F (10°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 53°F (12°C) 1.9 in
March 61°F (16°C) 2.0 in
April 71°F (22°C) 0.7 in
May 77°F (25°C) 1.5 in
June 78°F (25°C) 6.1 in Warmest
July 74°F (23°C) 26.6 in
August 73°F (23°C) 28.4 in Wettest
September 72°F (22°C) 11.7 in
October 66°F (19°C) 3.0 in
November 58°F (15°C) 0.5 in Driest
December 52°F (11°C) 1.0 in

Mussoorie has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 49°F in January to 78°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 86.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (28.4") and November the driest (0.5").

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Schools in Mussoorie

10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Oak Grove School
Woodstock School
Central School for Tibetan
Tibetan Homes School
Wynberg-Allen Senior School
Wynberg-Allen Junior School
Mussoorie Public School
Yog-Ganga school for yoga
Sharp Memorial Blind School
Union World School
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Radio Stations near Mussoorie

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Mussoorie

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
PROPOSED SITE
Timber Engineering Museum

Libraries in Mussoorie

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Kilachand Library0.0
Library0.0
Library0.0
Mussoorie Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Mussoorie

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Cross Road Mall
JHANDA MOHALLA
Local Vegetable Market
RAM LEELA BAZAR
Rama Market
Sabzi Mandi
Tibetan market
Tibetan Market

Hotels in Mussoorie

24 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ananta Prana Glamping Resort Hotel in Mussoorie
Clouds End
Club Mahindra
FabHotel Clock View
GMVN
Himalayan Splendor Resort
Hotel Mayur
Hotel Nature's Lap
Hotel Paradise Continental
Hotel Paramount
Hotel raj palace
JW Marriott Mussoorie Walnut Grove Resort & Spa
Kasmanda Palace
Lemon Tree Resort Mussoorie
Monarch hotel
Padmini Nivas
Rokeby Manor
Stairway To Heaven
Sterling Holidays
The Cliffe
The three oaks boutique hotel
Tulip Inn
Vikas Hotel
Welcomhotel by ITC Savoy Hotel

Restaurants in Mussoorie

27 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

19th Century UK
Ananta Prana cafe in Mussoorie
BabaGz
Cafe Ivy
Dhaba
Doma's
Domino's
Funjabi tandoorz
HIGHH FLY CAFE AND RESTRO
Imperial Square
India Hotel
Kaafal Hotel And Restaurant
Kaafal Hotel And Restaurant
Kalsang Friends corner
Lhasa Restaurant
Mohit Restaurant
Nautiyal Restaurant
New punjab
Orchard Restaurant
Pagdandi - Way to the Himalayas
Pokhariyal Restaurant
Rawat Restaurant
Rawat Restaurant
Rice Bowl
Tavern Restaurant
The Pahadi House
The Pahadi House

Cafes in Mussoorie

10 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Arhan
Café Coffee Day
Cafe Coffee Day
Cafe Coffee Day
Cozy Corner
Midway Cafe
Snow View
Sosha Garden Cafe
The Mountain Cafe
The Mudcup Cafe

Cinemas in Mussoorie

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ritz cinema

Monuments in Mussoorie

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Children

Bus Stations in Mussoorie

3 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Library Bus Stop
Picture Palace Bus Stop
Tehri Bus Stand

Gas Stations in Mussoorie

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

IN #13272377339
IN #506119101
Petrol Pump
Petrol Pump

Banks in Mussoorie

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

State Bank of India

Gyms in Mussoorie

2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

IN #5933575375
Roller skating rink

Stadiums & Teams in Mussoorie

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Mussoorie

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Dehradun Jolly Grant AirportDEDMedium Airport
Maa Ganga Airport UttarkashiSmall Airport
Sarsawa Air Force StationSWNSmall Airport

Post Offices in Mussoorie

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
India Post
Post Office
Savoy Hotel Post office

Treatment Centers in Mussoorie

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Dr. Dullet Foundation - Nasha mukti Kendra

Churches & Religious Organizations in Mussoorie

21 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Central Methodist Church
Christ Church
dabla
Durga Mata Mandir
Gurudwara
jakha devi
Jwala Devi Mandir
Kellog Memorial Church
Mandir
Moravian Church
Nag Mandir
Peer Baba Mazzar
Prayer Flag Hill (Lhapsol Ri)
Santala Devi
Santala Devi
Santura Devi Temple Nautha
Shedup Choephelling Temple
St Pauls Church
Surkhand Devi Mandir
Temple
Union Church

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Waterfalls
2
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Meteorites
1
Confirmed meteorite landing sites recorded in NASA meteorite catalog
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kolkata

🇮🇳 About India

Capital New Delhi
Population 1,352,617,328
Area 3,287,590 km²
GDP (USD) $3,638,489,096,034
GDP per capita $2,530
HDI 0.644
Life expectancy 72.0 years
Internet users 55.9%
Urban population 35.1%
Currency INR (Rupee)
Languages English, Hindi, Tamil
Calling code +91
TLD .in
Driving side left

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mussoorie

What is the population of Mussoorie?

Mussoorie has a population of 25,753 residents and is located in India. The population density is 94 people per square mile, spread across 274.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 28.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Mussoorie expensive to live in?

The median household income is $2,500, 97% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $15,000 (95% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $35 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Mussoorie?

Mussoorie enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 49°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 234 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 86.1 inches.

How is the job market in Mussoorie?

The unemployment rate in Mussoorie is 6.0%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $50. There are 464 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Mussoorie?

The median home value in Mussoorie is $15,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $35.

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