Skipton, Australia

Full City Profile

2.7 /5.0

C+ Fair

567 Population 2/sq mi density

915 ft Elevation 279 meters

55°F Avg Temperature 13°C

C+

Overall

2.7 / 5.0

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

C+

Economy

2.5 / 5.0

$16,663 median income, 5.8% unemployment

C+

Affordability

3.0 / 5.0

$109,200 home value, $546/mo rent

Skipton, Australia

At a Glance

Median Income

$16,663

78% below

$16,663 per capita

Home Value

$109,200

61% below

Median Rent

$546/mo

53% below

Unemployment

5.8%

61% above

Avg Temperature

55°F

275 sunny days/yr

Is Skipton 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

Skipton residents earn a median household income of $16,663 , which is 78% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $16,663. The unemployment rate stands at 5.8% (61% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 54 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Skipton is $109,200 , 61% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $546/month.

Climate & Weather

Skipton has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population567

Median Age53.0 yrs

Density2/mi²

Foreign Born7.6%

Economy

C+

Median Income$16,663

Per Capita$16,663

Unemployment5.8%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$320

Housing

C+

Home Value$109,200

Rent$546

Ownership87.0%

Housing Units227

Climate

Avg Temp55°F

Sunny Days275/yr

Rain26.7 in/yr

Elevation915 ft