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Paisley, United Kingdom

Full City Profile

4.3 /5.0
A Great
77,270 Population 581/sq mi density
164 ft Elevation 50 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$50,462 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$199,347 home value, $1,262/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Paisley, United Kingdom

At a Glance

Median Income
$50,462
33% below
$50,462 per capita
Home Value
$199,347
29% below
Median Rent
$1,262/mo
9% above
Bachelor's Degree+
50.0%
48% above
84.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.8%
32% above
Avg Temperature
48°F
194 sunny days/yr

Is Paisley a Good Place to Live?

A
4.3 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Paisley residents earn a median household income of $50,462 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $50,462. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (32% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 78 business establishments, including 25 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Paisley is $199,347 , 29% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,262/month.

Education

50.0% of adults in Paisley hold a bachelor's degree or higher (48% above the national average). 84.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Paisley has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 194 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 66.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population77,270
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density581/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born14.4%

Economy

B
Median Income$50,462
Per Capita$50,462
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty
Avg Weekly Wage$970

Housing

A
Home Value$199,347
Rent$1,262
Ownership65.0%
Housing Units30,908

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days194/yr
Rain66.5 in/yr
Elevation164 ft

Education

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

Community

Did You Know?

18.0% of residents use public transit to commute.
24.0% work from home.
14.4% of residents are foreign-born.