Rishton, United Kingdom

Full City Profile

3.5 /5.0

B+ Good

6,625 Population 212/sq mi density

449 ft Elevation 137 meters

47°F Avg Temperature 9°C

B+

Overall

3.5 / 5.0

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

Economy

3.0 / 5.0

$44,433 median income, 5.9% unemployment

A+

Affordability

4.6 / 5.0

$162,720 home value, $1,111/mo rent

Education

3.0 / 5.0

25.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Rishton, United Kingdom

At a Glance

Median Income

$44,433

41% below

$44,433 per capita

Home Value

$162,720

42% below

Median Rent

$1,111/mo

4% below

Bachelor's Degree+

25.2%

25% below

42.7% high school+

Unemployment

5.9%

64% above

Avg Temperature

47°F

244 sunny days/yr

Is Rishton 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

Rishton residents earn a median household income of $44,433 , which is 41% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $44,433. The unemployment rate stands at 5.9% (64% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 603 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Rishton is $162,720 , 42% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,111/month.

Education

25.2% of adults in Rishton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (25% below the national average). 42.7% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Rishton has an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 244 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population6,625

Median Age39.9 yrs

Density212/mi²

Male / Female49% / 51%

Foreign Born9.0%

Veterans3.9%

Economy

Median Income$44,433

Per Capita$44,433

Unemployment5.9%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$854

Housing

A+

Home Value$162,720

Rent$1,111

Ownership63.3%

Housing Units2,650

Climate

Avg Temp47°F

Sunny Days244/yr

Rain50.6 in/yr

Elevation449 ft

Education

Bachelor's+25.2%

High School+42.7%

Community

Did You Know?

17.7% work from home.

7.0% of the population has a disability.