Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom

Full City Profile

2.9 /5.0

C+ Fair

295,310 Population 18,319/sq mi density

102 ft Elevation 31 meters

53°F Avg Temperature 12°C

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Overall

2.9 / 5.0

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

Economy

3.1 / 5.0

$52,774 median income, 6.1% unemployment

Affordability

2.3 / 5.0

$406,772 home value, $1,319/mo rent

Education

3.2 / 5.0

27.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom

At a Glance

Median Income

$52,774

30% below

$52,774 per capita

Home Value

$406,772

44% above

Median Rent

$1,319/mo

13% above

Bachelor's Degree+

27.2%

19% below

44.5% high school+

Unemployment

6.1%

69% above

Avg Temperature

53°F

238 sunny days/yr

Is Southend-on-Sea a Good Place to Live?

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2.9 / 5.0 — Fair

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

Economy & Jobs

Southend-on-Sea residents earn a median household income of $52,774 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $52,774. The unemployment rate stands at 6.1% (69% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 243 business establishments, including 82 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Southend-on-Sea is $406,772 , 44% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,319/month.

Education

27.2% of adults in Southend-on-Sea hold a bachelor's degree or higher (19% below the national average). 44.5% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Southend-on-Sea has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 238 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population295,310

Median Age41.7 yrs

Density18,319/mi²

Male / Female49% / 51%

Foreign Born12.5%

Veterans3.3%

Economy

Median Income$52,774

Per Capita$52,774

Unemployment6.1%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$1,015

Housing

Home Value$406,772

Rent$1,319

Ownership61.9%

Housing Units118,124

Climate

Avg Temp53°F

Sunny Days238/yr

Rain31.0 in/yr

Elevation102 ft

Education

Bachelor's+27.2%

High School+44.5%

Community

Did You Know?

33.4% work from home.

5.6% of the population has a disability.

12.5% of residents are foreign-born.