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Sheerness, United Kingdom

Full City Profile

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
11,938 Population 66/sq mi density
16 ft Elevation 5 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 10°C
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$48,809 median income, 5.4% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.2 / 5.0
$381,597 home value, $1,220/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Sheerness, United Kingdom

At a Glance

Median Income
$48,809
35% below
$48,809 per capita
Home Value
$381,597
35% above
Median Rent
$1,220/mo
5% above
Bachelor's Degree+
23.7%
30% below
40.9% high school+
Unemployment
5.4%
50% above
Avg Temperature
51°F
296 sunny days/yr

Is Sheerness a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Sheerness residents earn a median household income of $48,809 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $48,809. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4% (50% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 1,086 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Sheerness is $381,597 , 35% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,220/month.

Education

23.7% of adults in Sheerness hold a bachelor's degree or higher (30% below the national average). 40.9% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Sheerness has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 296 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population11,938
Median Age41.1 yrs
Density66/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born8.0%
Veterans3.9%

Economy

B
Median Income$48,809
Per Capita$48,809
Unemployment5.4%
Poverty
Avg Weekly Wage$939

Housing

C
Home Value$381,597
Rent$1,220
Ownership68.3%
Housing Units4,775

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days296/yr
Rain22.2 in/yr
Elevation16 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.7%
High School+40.9%

Community

Did You Know?

25.4% work from home.
5.7% of the population has a disability.