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South Shields, United Kingdom

Full City Profile

3.3 /5.0
B Good
83,655 Population 3,070/sq mi density
39 ft Elevation 12 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
2.7 / 5.0
$42,849 median income, 7.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$197,244 home value, $1,071/mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.1% bachelor's degree or higher

South Shields, United Kingdom

At a Glance

Median Income
$42,849
43% below
$42,849 per capita
Home Value
$197,244
30% below
Median Rent
$1,071/mo
8% below
Bachelor's Degree+
26.1%
22% below
44.5% high school+
Unemployment
7.8%
117% above
Avg Temperature
50°F
208 sunny days/yr

Is South Shields 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

South Shields residents earn a median household income of $42,849 , which is 43% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $42,849. The unemployment rate stands at 7.8% (117% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 257 business establishments, including 63 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in South Shields is $197,244 , 30% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,071/month.

Education

26.1% of adults in South Shields hold a bachelor's degree or higher (22% below the national average). 44.5% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

South Shields has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 208 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population83,655
Median Age43.7 yrs
Density3,070/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born4.4%
Veterans5.3%

Economy

C+
Median Income$42,849
Per Capita$42,849
Unemployment7.8%
Poverty
Avg Weekly Wage$824

Housing

A
Home Value$197,244
Rent$1,071
Ownership57.1%
Housing Units33,462

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days208/yr
Rain38.6 in/yr
Elevation39 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.1%
High School+44.5%

Community

Did You Know?

23.6% work from home.
7.7% of the population has a disability.