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Peterborough, United Kingdom

Full City Profile

3.2 /5.0
B Good
163,379 Population 1,234/sq mi density
39 ft Elevation 12 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 11°C
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$49,944 median income, 4.8% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$295,020 home value, $1,249/mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Peterborough, United Kingdom

At a Glance

Median Income
$49,944
34% below
$49,944 per capita
Home Value
$295,020
5% above
Median Rent
$1,249/mo
7% above
Bachelor's Degree+
26.2%
22% below
41.6% high school+
Unemployment
4.8%
32% above
Avg Temperature
53°F
219 sunny days/yr

Is Peterborough a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Peterborough residents earn a median household income of $49,944 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $49,944. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (32% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 144 business establishments, including 47 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Peterborough is $295,020 , 5% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,249/month.

Education

26.2% of adults in Peterborough hold a bachelor's degree or higher (22% below the national average). 41.6% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Peterborough has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 219 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population163,379
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density1,234/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born14.4%

Economy

B
Median Income$49,944
Per Capita$49,944
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty
Avg Weekly Wage$960

Housing

B
Home Value$295,020
Rent$1,249
Ownership56.9%
Housing Units65,352

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days219/yr
Rain34.0 in/yr
Elevation39 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.2%
High School+41.6%

Community

Did You Know?

18.0% of residents use public transit to commute.
24.0% work from home.
5.1% of the population has a disability.
14.4% of residents are foreign-born.