Oldham, United Kingdom

Full City Profile

3.0 /5.0

B Good

237,110 Population 9,151/sq mi density

669 ft Elevation 204 meters

47°F Avg Temperature 8°C

Overall

3.0 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

C+

Economy

2.7 / 5.0

$43,233 median income, 7.3% unemployment

Affordability

3.3 / 5.0

$257,580 home value, $1,081/mo rent

C+

Education

3.0 / 5.0

24.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Oldham, United Kingdom

At a Glance

Median Income

$43,233

42% below

$43,233 per capita

Home Value

$257,580

9% below

Median Rent

$1,081/mo

7% below

Bachelor's Degree+

24.6%

27% below

41.1% high school+

Unemployment

7.3%

103% above

Avg Temperature

47°F

210 sunny days/yr

Is Oldham a Good Place to Live?

3.0 / 5.0 — Good

Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Oldham residents earn a median household income of $43,233 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $43,233. The unemployment rate stands at 7.3% (103% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 208 business establishments, including 68 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Oldham is $257,580 , 9% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,081/month.

Education

24.6% of adults in Oldham hold a bachelor's degree or higher (27% below the national average). 41.1% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Oldham has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. The area gets 210 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population237,110

Median Age37.3 yrs

Density9,151/mi²

Male / Female49% / 51%

Foreign Born16.6%

Veterans3.2%

Economy

C+

Median Income$43,233

Per Capita$43,233

Unemployment7.3%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$831

Housing

Home Value$257,580

Rent$1,081

Ownership60.8%

Housing Units94,844

Climate

Avg Temp47°F

Sunny Days210/yr

Rain58.5 in/yr

Elevation669 ft

Education

C+

Bachelor's+24.6%

High School+41.1%

Community

Did You Know?

21.3% work from home.

6.3% of the population has a disability.

16.6% of residents are foreign-born.