Paisley, United Kingdom
Scotland · United Kingdom
Paisley is a mid-size city in Scotland, United Kingdom with a population of 77,270. Elevation: 164 ft (50 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 77,270 |
| Population Density | 581 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 164 ft (50 m) |
| Coordinates | 55.8317°, -4.4325° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | Scotland |
| Average Temperature | 48°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 66.5 inches (1,688 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 10.6 inches (27 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $50,462 |
| Median Age | 40.6 years |
About Paisley
Paisley is a mid-size city in United Kingdom (Scotland) with a population of 77,270. The city sits at an elevation of 164 feet (50 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 57°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 66.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Paisley vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Paisley vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $50,462 |
| 33% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $50,462 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $970 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 4.8% |
| 32% above United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 78 |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 25 |
| Healthcare | 14 |
| Retail | 4 |
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 60.0% |
| Public Transit | 18.0% |
| Work from Home | 24.0% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $199,347 |
| 29% below United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,262 |
| 9% above United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 65.0% |
| Owner-Occupied | 65.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 35.0% |
| Housing Units | 30,908 |
Property Tax
Climate in Paisley
Paisley has an average annual temperature of 8.4°C (47°F). The hottest month is Jul (14.2°C), the coldest is Jan (3.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 1331 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 48.4°F |
| 10% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 194 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 164 ft (50 m) |
| Area | 133.0 sq mi (344.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 581/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 55.8317°N, 4.4325°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 720 | HEBRIDES (SCOTLAND) | Questionable Earthquake | - | - | 135 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 6.3 in | Wettest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 4.4 in | Coldest |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 4.8 in | |
| April | 44°F (6°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 53°F (12°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 56°F (13°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 5.3 in | |
| October | 47°F (9°C) | 6.1 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 6.0 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 5.9 in |
Paisley has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 38°F in February to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.3") and April the driest (2.8").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 50.0% |
| 48% above United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 84.0% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 581/sq mi |
| Total Area | 133.0 sq mi |
Services
| Healthcare Facilities | 14 |
| Restaurants | 25 |
| Retail Stores | 4 |
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 60.0% |
| Public Transit | 18.0% |
| Work from Home | 24.0% |
Colleges & Universities in Paisley
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Argyll College UHI - Helensburgh | College | - | , |
| Ayrshire College - Kilmarnock Campus | College | - | , |
| Ayrshire College - Kilwinning Campus | College | - | , |
| Ayrshire College - Townholm Campus | College | - | Visit → |
| West College Scotland - Greenock Campus | College | - | , |
| West College Scotland - Waterfront Campus | College | - | , |
Schools in Paisley
16 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St James's Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mossvale Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Castlehead High School | - | - | - | - |
| Paisley Grammar School | - | - | - | - |
| West Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| St Mary's Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| St Charles' Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bushes Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Glencoats Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Lochfield Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| St Peter's Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Gleniffer High School | - | - | - | - |
| Langcraigs Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| St Fergus Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kibble Education & Care Centre | - | - | - | - |
| Brediland Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Paisley
18 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linn Classical | classical | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Clyde Built Radio | arts, community radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Linn Jazz | jazz | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Celtic Music Radio | - | MP3 | |
| Orryy Live | 24/7, bouncy | MP3 | |
| Capital FM Glasgow | - | AAC 48 kbps | |
| Buena Vida | community radio, multi genre | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Regal Radio | blues, community radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Impact-Digital-Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Go Radio Glasgow | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Quality Radio | - | MP3 | |
| Johnstone Sound | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Jambo! Radio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| HBSA Hospital Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Heart FM Glasgow | - | AAC 48 kbps | |
| Sunny G Community Radio | community | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Buena Vida | community radio, music | MP3 192 kbps | |
| 100.8 Home Radio | - | MP3 |
Museums in Paisley
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balloch Steam Slipway | ||||
| Clydebank Museum and Art Gallery | ||||
| Darvel Telephone Museum | ||||
| Dean Castle Country Park Rural Life Centre | ||||
| Dick Institute | ||||
| Fairfield Heritage Centre | ||||
| Geilston Garden | ||||
| Glasgow Museums Resource Centre | ||||
| Glasgow Police Museum | ||||
| Glasgow Science Centre | ||||
| Glenlee Visitor Centre | ||||
| Greenbank Garden | ||||
| Holmwood House | ||||
| House for an Art Lover | ||||
| Hunterian Museum | ||||
| Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum | ||||
| Lochgoin Museum | ||||
| National Museum of Rural Life | ||||
| National Piping Centre | ||||
| Paisley Museum and Art Galleries | ||||
| People's Palace | ||||
| Provand's Lordship | ||||
| Renfrew Museum | ||||
| Riverside Museum | ||||
| Royal Highland Fusiliers | ||||
| Scotland Street School Museum | ||||
| Scottish Football Museum | ||||
| Scottish Maritime Museum | ||||
| Scottish Maritime Museum Puffer Café and Shop | ||||
| Sma' Shot Cottages | ||||
| St Mungo Museum of Religious Life & Art | ||||
| The Burrell Collection | ||||
| The Govan Stones | ||||
| The Mackintosh House | ||||
| The Museum of Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons Glasgow | ||||
| The Tenement House | ||||
| University of Glasgow Hunterian at Kelvin Hall | ||||
| Victoria Park Fossil Grove | ||||
| Weaver's Cottage | ||||
| Wellwood Burns Centre and Museum |
Libraries in Paisley
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Fisher Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Anniesland Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Balfron Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Balloch Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Barmulloch Community Centre and Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Barrhead Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bearsden Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Beith Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bellfield Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bishopton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bourtreehill Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bridge of Weir community library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bridgeton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Busby Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cardonald Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cardross Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Castlemilk Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Clarkston Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Couper Institute Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Dalmuir Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Dennistoun Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Dreghorn Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Drymen Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Dumbarton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Duntocher Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Eaglesham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Elder Park Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Erskine Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ferguslie Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Foxbar Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Giffnock Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Glasgow Centre For The Deaf | 0.0 | |||||
| Glasgow University Library Research Annexe | 0.0 | |||||
| Glasgow Women's Libraryü | 0.0 | |||||
| Glasgow Zine Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Glenburn Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Gorbals Library and Real Learning Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Govanhill Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Greenhills Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hillhead Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hurlford Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ibrox Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Irvine Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Johnstone Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Knightswood Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Langside Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lennoxtown Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Library at GoMA | 0.0 | |||||
| Lochwinnoch Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Maryhill Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mearns Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Milngavie Library & Community Education Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Milton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Milton Library and Learning Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Mitchell Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Music Broth - Scotland's Loudest Library | 0.0 | |||||
| National Library of Scotland at Kelvin Hall | 0.0 | |||||
| Neilston Library | 0.0 | |||||
| New Tweedie Hall and Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Newmilns Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Paisley Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Parkhead Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Partick Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Pollokshaws Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Possilpark Library & Learning Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Renfrew Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Riddrie Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Robertson Tryst Library & Learning Resource Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Royston Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rutherglen Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Springburn Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Springside Library and Community Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Thornliebank Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| University of Glasgow Library | 0.0 | |||||
| University of Strathclyde Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Westerton Hall and Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Woodside Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Paisley
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barras East End Studios | |||||
| Barras East End Studios | |||||
| Blochairn Car Boot Sale | |||||
| Blochairn Car Boot Sale | |||||
| Bridgeton Cross Retail Market | |||||
| Bridgeton Cross Retail Market | |||||
| Glasgow Antiques and Collectables Market | |||||
| Glasgow Antiques and Collectables Market | |||||
| Glasgow Farmers Market | |||||
| InShopz | |||||
| Kilmarnock Indoor Market | |||||
| Marketland | |||||
| Marketland | |||||
| McIver's Markets | |||||
| McIver's Markets | |||||
| Savoy Centre | |||||
| Savoy Centre | |||||
| The New Market | |||||
| The Square Yard |
Hotels in Paisley
5 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Paisley
15 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Paisley
17 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Paisley
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Paisley
2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Paisley
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Paisley
3 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Paisley
5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Paisley
2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Paisley
2 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Paisley
2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Paisley
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Paisley
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drygate | ||||
| Epochal Barrel Fermented Ales | ||||
| Epochal Barrel Fermented Ales | ||||
| Shilling Brewing Company | ||||
| Shilling Brewing Company |
Stadiums & Teams in Paisley
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Paisley
2 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newmilns Snow & Sports Complex | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Snow Factor | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Paisley
22 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Glasgow Airport | GLA | Large Airport |
| Glasgow Prestwick Airport | PIK | Large Airport |
| Benston Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Blair Drummond Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Buchlyvie Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bute Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Carlung Farm | - | Small Airport |
| Cumbernauld Airport | - | Small Airport |
| East Lochlane Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kier Garden Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kilkerran UL | - | Small Airport |
| Mayfield Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Mosside Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Nethershields Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| New Grimmet Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Polmont | - | Small Airport |
| Sheardale airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Skydive Strathallan | - | Small Airport |
| South Barnbeth Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Stonehill Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Strathaven Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Thornhill Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Paisley
6 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Lochfield Post Office | |
| Neilston Road Post Office | |
| Paisley Post Office | |
| Silk Street Post Office | |
| Skye Crescent Post Office | |
| Springbank Road Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Paisley
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Calton Athletic Recovery Group |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Paisley
21 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Bethany Evangelical Church | |
| Castlehead Parish Church | |
| Glenburn Baptist Church | |
| Holy Trinity and St Barnabas Church | |
| Lylesland Parish Church | |
| Mossvale Community Church | |
| Oakshaw Trinity Church | |
| Paisley Abbey | |
| Paisley St George's Causeyside | |
| Paisley West Church | |
| Re:Hope Church Paisley | |
| Sherwood Parish Church | |
| St Charles' Church | |
| St James | |
| St Mary's | |
| St Mirin's RC Cathedral | |
| St Peters Catholic Church | |
| The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints | |
| The Salvation Army - Paisley | |
| Thomas Coats Memorial Church |
Explore Near Paisley
Quick Facts
Around Paisley
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Paisley
41 places within 15 km
- • Camphill Earthwork
- • Castle Hill, Motte
- • Castleflat
- • Castlehill Fort
- • Cathkin Braes Ringwork Feature
- + 22 more
- • Balgray Tower
- • Barr Castle
- • Castlehill (Motte & ditches)
- • Cathcart Castle
- • Crookston Castle
- + 9 more
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Paisley
What is the population of Paisley?
Paisley has a population of 77,270 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 581 people per square mile, spread across 133.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.6 years. The population is 50.5% female and 49.5% male.
Is Paisley expensive to live in?
The median household income is $50,462, 33% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $199,347 (29% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,262 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Paisley?
Paisley has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 57°F in July. The area receives 194 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 66.5 inches, with 10.6 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Paisley?
Paisley has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $970. There are 78 business establishments in the area, including 25 restaurants and food service locations.
How much does housing cost in Paisley?
The median home value in Paisley is $199,347. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,262. The homeownership rate is 65.0%.
How are the schools in Paisley?
50.0% of adults in Paisley 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 Paisley?
90% of residents speak only English at home.
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