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Perth, United Kingdom
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Perth is a mid-size city in Scotland, United Kingdom with a population of 47,350. Elevation: 33 ft (10 m). Average temperature: 47°F (9°C).
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| Population | 47,350 |
| Population Density | 269 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Coordinates | 56.3952°, -3.4314° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | Scotland |
| Average Temperature | 47°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 30.8 inches (782 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $50,716 |
| Median Age | 40.6 years |
About Perth
Perth is a mid-size city in United Kingdom (Scotland) with a population of 47,350. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet (10 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Perth vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Perth vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $50,716 |
| 33% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $50,716 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $975 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 4.8% |
| 32% above United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 4,309 |
Business (County)
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 | $285,648 |
| 1% above United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,268 |
| 9% above United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 65.0% |
| Owner-Occupied | 65.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 35.0% |
| Housing Units | 18,940 |
Property Tax
Climate in Perth
Perth has an average annual temperature of 9°C (48°F). The hottest month is Jul (15°C), the coldest is Jan (3.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 712 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 47.3°F |
| 12% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 280 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Area | 176.3 sq mi (456.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 269/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 56.3952°N, 3.4314°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 2.3 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 58°F (15°C) | 2.3 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 3.0 in |
Perth has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 37°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.5") and April the driest (1.8").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 50.0% |
| 48% above United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 84.0% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 269/sq mi |
| Total Area | 176.3 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 60.0% |
| Public Transit | 18.0% |
| Work from Home | 24.0% |
Colleges & Universities in Perth
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| UHI Perth | College | — | — |
Schools in Perth
19 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenearn Community Campus | — | — | — | — |
| Perth High School | — | — | — | — |
| Perth High School | — | — | — | — |
| Goodlyburn Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Oakbank Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Balnacraig School | — | — | — | — |
| Tulloch Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Craigie Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Letham Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Moncreiffe Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Perth Academy | — | — | — | — |
| Kinnoull Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Craigclowan Preparatory School | — | — | — | — |
| St John's RC Academy | — | — | — | — |
| Perth Grammar School | — | — | — | — |
| Our Lady's RC Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| St Ninian's Episcopal Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Fairview School | — | — | — | — |
| Viewlands Primary School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Perth
12 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capital FM Edinburgh | edinburgh, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CareSound Radio | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Forth1 | pop music, popular | AAC+ 47 kbps | |
| BFBS Scotland | — | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Edge 1 | — | MP3 | |
| Dundee Radio Club | community radio, field recordings | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio ENRG | alternative, edinburgh | MP3 | |
| 242 RADIO | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| EHFM | community radio, edinburgh | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio GH | folk | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Stirling Community Radio | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Tay Bridges Radio | — | MP3 320 kbps |
Museums in Perth
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alyth Museum | ||||
| Black Watch Museum | ||||
| Dollar Museum | ||||
| Laing Museum | ||||
| Museum of Abernethy | ||||
| Newburgh Heritage Centre | ||||
| Perth Museum | ||||
| Stanley Mills | ||||
| William Soutar's House |
Libraries in Perth
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AK Bell Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Auchtermuchty Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Benarty Libary | 0.0 | |||||
| Birnam Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Blairgowrie Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Community Archive | 0.0 | |||||
| Coupar Angus Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Dollar Civic Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Dunkeld Community Archive | 0.0 | |||||
| Falkland Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Gillingham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Glenalmond College Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kinross Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Leslie Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Newburgh Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Scone Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Perth
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blairgowrie Farmers' Market | |||||
| Errol Sunday Market |
Hotels in Perth
13 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Perth
37 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Perth
47 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Perth
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Perth
2 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Perth
3 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Perth
2 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Perth
2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Perth
13 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Perth
2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Perth
1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Perth
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Perth
7 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Perth
8 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Perth
1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Perth
11 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Perth
3 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Perth
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abernyte Brewery | ||||
| Innis & Gunn |
Stadiums & Teams in Perth
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Perth
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenshee Ski Center | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Perth
36 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh Airport | EDI | Large Airport |
| Dundee Airport | DND | Medium Airport |
| Leuchars Station Airfield | ADX | Medium Airport |
| Aboyne Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Archerfield Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Balado Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Baldardo Field | — | Small Airport |
| Balgone Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Balgrummo Steading Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Blair Atholl Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Blair Drummond Private Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Broomhill Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Castleton Farm | — | Small Airport |
| Cumbernauld Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Dollar airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| East Fortune Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| East Lochlane Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Feshiebridge Glider Field | — | Small Airport |
| Fife Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Forfar Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Hilton of Carslogie Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Kingsmuir Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Kirriemuir Farm Strip | — | Small Airport |
| Latch Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Mosside Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Nairns Mains Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Nethershields Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Perth/Scone Airport | PSL | Small Airport |
| Pilmuir Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Polmont | — | Small Airport |
| Portmoak Glider Field | — | Small Airport |
| RAF Kirknewton | — | Small Airport |
| Sheardale airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Skydive Strathallan | — | Small Airport |
| Strathaven Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Teuchats Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Perth
6 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Argyll Road Post Office | |
| Craigie Post Office | |
| Jeanfield Road Post Office | |
| Muirton Post Office | |
| Oakbank Post Office | |
| Perth Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Perth
27 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Bible Baptist Church | |
| Craigie Church | |
| Free Presbyterian Church of Scotland | |
| Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses | |
| Kinnoull Parish Church | |
| Knox Free Church | |
| Letham St Marks | |
| Moncrieffe Church Centre | |
| Moncrieffe Parish Church | |
| Our Lady of Lourdes | |
| Perth Congregational Church | |
| Perth Elim Pentecostal Church | |
| Perth Methodist Church | |
| Perth Mosque | |
| Perth North Church | |
| Perth Riverside Church | |
| St John the Baptist | |
| St John the Baptist Episcopal Church | |
| St Leonards in the Fields & Trinity | |
| St Mary Magdalene's |
Explore Near Perth
Quick Facts
🇬🇧 About United Kingdom
Public Holidays in United Kingdom
14 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Perth
What is the population of Perth?
Perth has a population of 47,350 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 269 people per square mile, spread across 176.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.6 years. The population is 50.5% female and 49.5% male.
Is Perth expensive to live in?
The median household income is $50,716, 33% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $285,648 (1% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,268 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Perth?
Perth has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. The area receives 280 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.8 inches.
How is the job market in Perth?
Perth has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $975. There are 4,309 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Perth?
The median home value in Perth is $285,648. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,268. The homeownership rate is 65.0%.
How are the schools in Perth?
50.0% of adults in Perth 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 Perth?
90% of residents speak only English at home.