Preston, United Kingdom

Full City Profile

3.5 /5.0

B+ Good

313,332 Population 5,706/sq mi density

112 ft Elevation 34 meters

49°F Avg Temperature 9°C

B+

Overall

3.5 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

C+

Economy

2.9 / 5.0

$47,262 median income, 6.4% unemployment

B+

Affordability

3.9 / 5.0

$231,694 home value, $1,182/mo rent

B+

Education

3.5 / 5.0

31.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Preston, United Kingdom

At a Glance

Median Income

$47,262

37% below

$47,262 per capita

Home Value

$231,694

18% below

Median Rent

$1,182/mo

2% above

Bachelor's Degree+

31.7%

6% below

50.0% high school+

Unemployment

6.4%

78% above

Avg Temperature

49°F

261 sunny days/yr

Is Preston a Good Place to Live?

B+

3.5 / 5.0 — Good

Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Preston residents earn a median household income of $47,262 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $47,262. The unemployment rate stands at 6.4% (78% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 186 business establishments, including 46 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Preston is $231,694 , 18% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,182/month.

Education

31.7% of adults in Preston hold a bachelor's degree or higher (6% below the national average). 50.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Preston has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 261 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population313,332

Median Age36.2 yrs

Density5,706/mi²

Male / Female50% / 50%

Foreign Born19.3%

Veterans3.3%

Economy

C+

Median Income$47,262

Per Capita$47,262

Unemployment6.4%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$909

Housing

B+

Home Value$231,694

Rent$1,182

Ownership59.1%

Housing Units125,333

Climate

Avg Temp49°F

Sunny Days261/yr

Rain41.3 in/yr

Elevation112 ft

Education

B+

Bachelor's+31.7%

High School+50.0%

Community

Did You Know?

24.9% work from home.

5.6% of the population has a disability.

19.3% of residents are foreign-born.