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Sheffield, United Kingdom

Full City Profile

3.3 /5.0
B Good
556,500 Population 10,146/sq mi density
246 ft Elevation 75 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$48,114 median income, 6.9% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$280,599 home value, $1,203/mo rent
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Sheffield, United Kingdom

At a Glance

Median Income
$48,114
36% below
$48,114 per capita
Home Value
$280,599
0% below
Median Rent
$1,203/mo
3% above
Bachelor's Degree+
33.4%
1% below
51.9% high school+
Unemployment
6.9%
92% above
Avg Temperature
50°F
207 sunny days/yr

Is Sheffield a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Sheffield residents earn a median household income of $48,114 , which is 36% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $48,114. The unemployment rate stands at 6.9% (92% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 412 business establishments, including 121 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Sheffield is $280,599 , 0% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,203/month.

Education

33.4% of adults in Sheffield hold a bachelor's degree or higher (1% below the national average). 51.9% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Sheffield has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 207 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population556,500
Median Age37.3 yrs
Density10,146/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born15.0%

Economy

C+
Median Income$48,114
Per Capita$48,114
Unemployment6.9%
Poverty
Avg Weekly Wage$925

Housing

B
Home Value$280,599
Rent$1,203
Ownership58.6%
Housing Units222,600

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days207/yr
Rain45.8 in/yr
Elevation246 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+33.4%
High School+51.9%

Community

Did You Know?

18.0% of residents use public transit to commute.
24.0% work from home.
6.0% of the population has a disability.
15.0% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 121 restaurants in the area.