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Potters Bar, United Kingdom

Full City Profile

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
22,639 Population 458/sq mi density
410 ft Elevation 125 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$55,643 median income, 5.0% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$691,952 home value, $1,391/mo rent
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
39.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Potters Bar, United Kingdom

At a Glance

Median Income
$55,643
26% below
$55,643 per capita
Home Value
$691,952
145% above
Median Rent
$1,391/mo
20% above
Bachelor's Degree+
39.6%
18% above
54.4% high school+
Unemployment
5.0%
39% above
Avg Temperature
53°F
234 sunny days/yr

Is Potters Bar a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Potters Bar residents earn a median household income of $55,643 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $55,643. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0% (39% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 2,060 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Potters Bar is $691,952 , 145% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,391/month.

Education

39.6% of adults in Potters Bar hold a bachelor's degree or higher (18% above the national average). 54.4% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Potters Bar has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 234 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population22,639
Median Age41.0 yrs
Density458/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born22.9%
Veterans2.2%

Economy

B
Median Income$55,643
Per Capita$55,643
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty
Avg Weekly Wage$1,070

Housing

F
Home Value$691,952
Rent$1,391
Ownership65.3%
Housing Units9,056

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days234/yr
Rain31.7 in/yr
Elevation410 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+39.6%
High School+54.4%

Community

Did You Know?

39.9% work from home.
3.9% of the population has a disability.
22.9% of residents are foreign-born.