Skye, Australia

Full City Profile

2.5 /5.0

C+ Fair

8,088 Population 2/sq mi density

108 ft Elevation 33 meters

59°F Avg Temperature 15°C

C+

Overall

2.5 / 5.0

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

C+

Economy

2.9 / 5.0

$28,527 median income, 4.5% unemployment

Affordability

2.1 / 5.0

$231,000 home value, $1,155/mo rent

Skye, Australia

At a Glance

Median Income

$28,527

62% below

$28,527 per capita

Home Value

$231,000

18% below

Median Rent

$1,155/mo

1% below

Unemployment

4.5%

25% above

Avg Temperature

59°F

292 sunny days/yr

Is Skye a Good Place to Live?

C+

2.5 / 5.0 - Fair

Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Skye residents earn a median household income of $28,527 , which is 62% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,527. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 768 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Skye is $231,000 , 18% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,155/month.

Climate & Weather

Skye has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July. The area gets 292 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population8,088

Median Age36.0 yrs

Density2/mi²

Foreign Born21.4%

Economy

C+

Median Income$28,527

Per Capita$28,527

Unemployment4.5%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$549

Housing

Home Value$231,000

Rent$1,155

Ownership82.1%

Housing Units3,235

Climate

Avg Temp59°F

Sunny Days292/yr

Rain33.2 in/yr

Elevation108 ft

Did You Know?

21.4% of residents are foreign-born.