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Scarborough, United Kingdom
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Scarborough is a mid-size city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 61,749. Elevation: 157 ft (48 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).
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| Population | 61,749 |
| Population Density | 15 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 157 ft (48 m) |
| Coordinates | 54.2797°, -0.4044° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 48°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 25.6 inches (649 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $46,714 |
| Median Age | 48.3 years |
About Scarborough
Scarborough is a mid-size city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 61,749. The city sits at an elevation of 157 feet (48 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Scarborough vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Scarborough vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $46,714 |
| 38% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $46,714 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $898 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 3.5% |
| 3% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 5,619 |
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 | $350,437 |
| 24% above United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,168 |
| 0% below United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 65.0% |
| Owner-Occupied | 65.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 35.0% |
| Housing Units | 24,700 |
Property Tax
Climate in Scarborough
Scarborough has an average annual temperature of 10.1°C (50°F). The hottest month is Aug (16°C), the coldest is Jan (5.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 865 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 48.2°F |
| 11% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 290 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 157 ft (48 m) |
| Area | 4,037.9 sq mi (10,458.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 15/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 54.2797°N, 0.4044°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 2.3 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 2.5 in | Wettest |
Scarborough has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 38°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.5") and February the driest (1.6").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 50.0% |
| 48% above United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 84.0% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 15/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4,037.9 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 60.0% |
| Public Transit | 18.0% |
| Work from Home | 24.0% |
Colleges & Universities in Scarborough
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| CU Scarborough | College | — | — |
| CU Scarborough | University | — | — |
| Scarborough Sixth Form College | College | — | Visit → |
| Scarborough TEC | College | — | — |
| Scarborough TEC College | College | — | — |
| Yorkshire Coast College Westwood Campus | College | — | — |
Schools in Scarborough
23 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friarage Community Academy | — | — | — | — |
| Graham School | — | — | — | — |
| Construction Skills Village | — | — | — | — |
| Overdale Community Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Scarborough Pupil Referral Unit | — | — | — | — |
| Scarborough University Technical College | — | — | — | — |
| Barrowcliff School | — | — | — | — |
| Wheatcroft Community Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| St George's Catholic Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Springhead School | — | — | — | — |
| Thomas Hinderwell Primary Academy | — | — | — | — |
| Gladstone Road Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| St Augustine's Catholic School | — | — | — | — |
| Cayton Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Braeburn Primary and Nursery Academy | — | — | — | — |
| Newby and Scalby Academy | — | — | — | — |
| Northstead Community Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| George Pindar School | — | — | — | — |
| St Martin's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Scarborough College | — | — | — | — |
| The Woodlands Academy | — | — | — | — |
| Scalby Academy | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Scarborough
5 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| TruckStopRadio | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Scarborough | community radio | MP3 64 kbps | |
| This is the Coast | — | MP3 | |
| Vixen 101 | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Great Driffield Radio | — | MP3 192 kbps |
Museums in Scarborough
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayle Museum | ||||
| Captain Cook Memorial Museum | ||||
| Cholmley House | ||||
| Computer Sheds Museum | ||||
| Filey Museum | ||||
| Harbour Heritage Museum | ||||
| Maritime Heritage | ||||
| Museum of the Wagoners' Special Reserve | ||||
| Pannett Art Gallery | ||||
| RNLI Whitby Museum | ||||
| Robin Hood’s Bay Museum | ||||
| Rotunda Museum | ||||
| The Scarborough Fair Collection & Vintage Transport Museum | ||||
| Whitby Jet Heritage Centre | ||||
| Whitby Museum | ||||
| Yorkshire Coast Dinosaur And Fossil Museum | ||||
| Yorkshire Wolds Railway Visitor Centre |
Libraries in Scarborough
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridlington Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Derwent Valley Community Library & Resource Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Eastfield Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Filey Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Newby Library | 0.0 | |||||
| North Bridlington Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Reading Rooms | 0.0 | |||||
| Scarborough Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Whitby Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Scarborough
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lebberston Sunday Market | |||||
| Market Hall and Market Vaults |
Hotels in Scarborough
38 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Scarborough
40 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Scarborough
76 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Scarborough
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Scarborough
4 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Scarborough
2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Scarborough
2 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Scarborough
1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Scarborough
3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Scarborough
11 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Scarborough
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Scarborough
3 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Scarborough
6 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Scarborough
10 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Scarborough
2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Scarborough
2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Scarborough
3 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Scarborough
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Riding Brewery | ||||
| Raven Hill Brewery | ||||
| Scarborough Brewery | ||||
| Whitby Brewery | ||||
| Wold Top Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Scarborough
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Scarborough
43 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Humberside Airport | HUY | Medium Airport |
| Acaster Malbis Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Askern Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Beverley/Linley Hill Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Birchwood Lodge Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Boon Hill Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Breighton Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bridge Cottage Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Bridlington Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Burn Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Burton-Constable Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Cliffe Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Eddsfield Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Elvington Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Full Sutton Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Garton Field Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Gilrudding Grange Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Hill Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Hollym Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Hollym West Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Howden Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Ings Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Lindens Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Lodge Field House Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Low Moor Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Lower Park Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Melrose Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Moor Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Newgate Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Newton-on-Rawcliffe Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| North Moor Aero Club Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Octon Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Pocklington Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Redmoor Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Sandtoft Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Settrington Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| South Cave / Mount Airy Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Spite Hall Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Tansterne Grange Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Throstle Nest Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Wombleton Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Woodhouse Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Yearby Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Scarborough
6 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Cayton Post Office | |
| Edgehill Road Post Office | |
| Falsgrave Road Post Office | |
| Newby Post Office | |
| Newlands Park Post Office | |
| South Cliff Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Scarborough
37 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Albemarle Baptist Church | |
| Cayton Methodist Chapel | |
| Christian Science Reading Rooms | |
| Dean Road Chapel | |
| Durham Street Gospel Hall | |
| ebenezer Baptist Church | |
| Ebenezer Baptist Church | |
| Holy Apostles | |
| Holy Nativity | |
| Kagyu Samye Dzong | |
| Kagyu Samye Dzong - Tibetan Buddhist Meditation Centre | |
| Methodist United Reformed Church | |
| Northstead Methodist Church | |
| Queen Street Methodist Central Hall | |
| Scarborough Islamic Centre | |
| South Cliffe Methodist Church | |
| St Columba | |
| St Edward the Confessor | |
| St George's | |
| St James with Holy Trinity |
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What is the population of Scarborough?
Scarborough has a population of 61,749 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 15 people per square mile, spread across 4,037.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 48.3 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.5% female and 49.5% male.
Is Scarborough expensive to live in?
The median household income is $46,714, 38% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $350,437 (24% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,168 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.5x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Scarborough?
Scarborough has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 290 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.6 inches.
How is the job market in Scarborough?
Scarborough has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.5%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $898. There are 5,619 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Scarborough?
The median home value in Scarborough is $350,437. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,168. The homeownership rate is 65.0%.
How are the schools in Scarborough?
50.0% of adults in Scarborough 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 Scarborough?
97.1% of residents speak only English at home.