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Nairn, United Kingdom

Scotland · United Kingdom

Nairn is a small city in Scotland, United Kingdom with a population of 9,860. Elevation: 66 ft (20 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).

4.0 /5.0
A Great
9,860 Population 8/sq mi density
66 ft Elevation 20 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 8°C
27.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$50,470 Median Income
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$50,470 median income, 4.8% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$263,722 home value, $1,262/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

People

Population9,860
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density8/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%

Economy

B
Median Income$50,470
Per Capita$50,470
Unemployment4.8%

Housing

B+
Home Value$263,722
Rent$1,262
Ownership65.0%
Housing Units3,944

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
Rain27.5 in/yr
Sunny Days286/yr
Elevation66 ft (20 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+50.0%
High School+84.0%

Community

Population9,860
Population Density8 / sq mi
Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Coordinates57.5809°, -3.8797°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceScotland
Average Temperature47°F (8°C)
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation27.5 inches (699 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$50,470
Median Age40.6 years

About Nairn

Nairn is a small city in United Kingdom (Scotland) with a population of 9,860. The city sits at an elevation of 66 feet (20 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 57°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Nairn has a population of 9,860 with a density of 8 people per square mile, spread across 1,231.0 square miles. The median age is 40.6 years, 4% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.5% female and 49.5% male. English is the primary language spoken at home by 90% of residents.

Population

9,860
Total Population
8
People / sq mi
40.6yrs
Median Age
4% above United Kingdom avg
1,231.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.5%
Female 50.5%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 90.0%
15% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 10.0%

Social Characteristics

Nairn vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Nairn is $50,470, which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $50,470 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $971, 32% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.8% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 897 business establishments. 24.0% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Nairn vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income$50,470
33% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$50,470
Avg Weekly Wage$971

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.8%
32% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)897

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone60.0%
Public Transit18.0%
Work from Home24.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Nairn is $263,722, 6% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,262 (9% above the national average of $1,163). 65.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 3,944 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.2x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$263,722
6% below United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,262
9% above United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership65.0%
Owner-Occupied65.0%
Renter-Occupied35.0%
Housing Units3,944

Property Tax

Climate in Nairn

Nairn has an average annual temperature of 9°C (48°F). The hottest month is Jul (15°C), the coldest is Dec (4°C). Average annual precipitation is 664 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 4.1°C / 39°F 1.5° / 6.7° 49.6
Feb 4.4°C / 40°F 1.4° / 7.4° 43.5
Mar 5.9°C / 43°F 2.4° / 9.4° 39.6
Apr 8°C / 46°F 4° / 12° 42.0
May 10.4°C / 51°F 6.2° / 14.6° 50.7
Jun 12.9°C / 55°F 9.1° / 16.7° 61.4
Jul 15°C / 59°F 11.2° / 18.9° 60.3
Aug 14.8°C / 59°F 10.9° / 18.6° 66.8
Sep 12.7°C / 55°F 9.1° / 16.3° 66.9
Oct 9.6°C / 49°F 6.3° / 12.8° 71.8
Nov 6.4°C / 44°F 3.6° / 9.2° 56.9
Dec 4°C / 39°F 1.4° / 6.6° 54.4
Nairn experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. 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 27.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 66 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average46.7°F
14% below United Kingdom avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days286 days/yr

Geography

Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Area1,231.0 sq mi (3,188.3 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates57.5809°N, 3.8797°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.5"
28% below United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 2.80"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.8 on Aug 4, 2017.

Aug 4, 2017 31 km NE of Tobermory, United Kingdom M3.8 139 km
Jan 23, 2011 28 km NE of Tobermory, United Kingdom M3.5 142 km
Aug 17, 1994 40 km SE of Portree, United Kingdom M3.2 121 km
May 18, 2013 27 km NE of Tobermory, United Kingdom M2.9 142 km
Jun 8, 2006 35 km ENE of Portree, United Kingdom M2.9 105 km
Jul 26, 1992 45 km E of Portree, United Kingdom M2.8 94 km
Aug 28, 1995 5 km NNW of Aviemore, United Kingdom M2.7 38 km
Jan 9, 1990 29 km W of Aberfeldy, United Kingdom M2.5 108 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 2.8 in Coldest, Wettest
February 38°F (4°C) 1.8 in
March 41°F (5°C) 2.4 in
April 44°F (7°C) 1.5 in Driest
May 49°F (10°C) 1.8 in
June 54°F (12°C) 2.1 in
July 57°F (14°C) 2.2 in Warmest
August 57°F (14°C) 2.4 in
September 53°F (12°C) 2.6 in
October 48°F (9°C) 2.6 in
November 42°F (6°C) 2.8 in
December 39°F (4°C) 2.6 in

Nairn has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 38°F in January to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.8") and April the driest (1.5").

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50.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 48% above the national average of 33.7%. 84.0% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+50.0%
48% above United Kingdom avg
High School+84.0%
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density8/sq mi
Total Area1,231.0 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone60.0%
Public Transit18.0%
Work from Home24.0%

Schools in Nairn

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Nairn Academy — — — —
Millbank Primary School — — — —
Rosebank Primary School — — — —
Cawdor Primary School — — — —
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Radio Stations near Nairn

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Nairn

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Culloden Battlefield Visitor Centre
Groam House Museum
Hugh Miller's Museum and Cottage
Nairn Museum
Rosemarkie Bay Exhibition
Tain & District Museum
Tain & District Museum and Clan Ross Centre
The Highlanders' Museum
The Old Court house

Libraries in Nairn

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Cromarty Library0.0
Nairn Library0.0
Tain Library0.0

Hotels in Nairn

8 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aurora Hotel
Braeval Hotel
Clubhouse Hotel
Golfview Hotel
Newton Hotel
Waverley Hotel
West End Hotel
Westerlea Hotel

Restaurants in Nairn

6 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bandstand
Naimas
Nairn Tandoori
Ozzy's Fine Dining Restaurant & Bar
The Cawdor Tavern
The Classroom

Cafes in Nairn

12 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ashers
Basil
Cafe Lavender
Café Nairn
Cawdor Deli
CJ's Cafe
Househill Cafe
James's
MNM's Cafe
One One Two on the Brae
Strathnairn Beach Cafe
The Coffee Station

Theatres in Nairn

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

The Little Theatre

Monuments in Nairn

2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mercat Cross
The Toorie Monument

Castles in Nairn

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cawdor Castle

Dentists in Nairn

2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Glen Ridding Dental Practice
Windsor House Dental Practice

Veterinaries in Nairn

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Moray Coast Vets

Train Stations in Nairn

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Nairn

Gas Stations in Nairn

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gulf
Sainsbury's

Banks in Nairn

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bank of Scotland

Gyms in Nairn

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dan Moore Elite Training

Golf Courses in Nairn

3 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cawdor Castle Golf Club
Nairn Dunbar Golf Course
Nairn Golf Club

Breweries in Nairn

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Cromarty Brewing Company
Speyside Craft Brewery

Ski Resorts Near Nairn

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Glenshee Ski Center 0.0 — — $0 — — —

Airports Near Nairn

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Inverness AirportINVMedium Airport
RAF LossiemouthLMOMedium Airport
Ballone Castle Airstrip—Small Airport
Bennetsfield Private Airstrip—Small Airport
Culbokie Airstrip—Small Airport
Dornoch Airfield—Small Airport
Easter Airfield—Small Airport
Easterton Glider Field—Small Airport
Feshiebridge Glider Field—Small Airport
Knockbain Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Kylarrick House Airstrip—Small Airport
Shempston Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Tain Ultralight Airstrip—Small Airport
Tullochgribban-High Airstrip—Small Airport
Viewfield Airstrip—Small Airport

Post Offices in Nairn

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Lochdhu Post Office
Nairn Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Nairn

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Cawdor Parish Church
Nairn Free Church
Nairn Old Parish Church
Nairn United Reformed Church
Renew 32
St Mary's Church
St Ninians Church
The Pentecostal Church of God Nairn

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/London

🇬🇧 About United Kingdom

Capital London
Population 66,488,991
Area 244,820 km²
GDP (USD) $3,420,796,653,789
GDP per capita $49,944
HDI 0.940
Life expectancy 81.2 years
Internet users 96.3%
Urban population 83.2%
Currency GBP (Pound)
Languages English
Calling code +44
TLD .uk
Driving side left

Public Holidays in United Kingdom

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 2 2 January 2 January
Mar 17 Saint Patrick's Day Saint Patrick's Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 4 Early May Bank Holiday Early May Bank Holiday
May 25 Spring Bank Holiday Spring Bank Holiday
Jun 15 World Cup Bank Holiday World Cup Bank Holiday
Jul 13 Battle of the Boyne Battle of the Boyne
Aug 3 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Aug 31 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Nov 30 Saint Andrew's Day Saint Andrew's Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Nairn

What is the population of Nairn?

Nairn has a population of 9,860 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 1,231.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.6 years. The population is 50.5% female and 49.5% male.

Is Nairn expensive to live in?

The median household income is $50,470, 33% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $263,722 (6% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,262 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.2x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Nairn?

Nairn has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 57°F in July. The area receives 286 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 27.5 inches.

How is the job market in Nairn?

Nairn has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $971. There are 897 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Nairn?

The median home value in Nairn is $263,722. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,262. The homeownership rate is 65.0%.

How are the schools in Nairn?

50.0% of adults in Nairn 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 Nairn?

90% of residents speak only English at home.

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