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Stornoway, United Kingdom

Full City Profile

4.1 /5.0
A Great
7,500 Population 16,304/sq mi density
39 ft Elevation 12 meters
46°F Avg Temperature 8°C
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$42,471 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$186,261 home value, $1,062/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Stornoway, United Kingdom

At a Glance

Median Income
$42,471
43% below
$42,471 per capita
Home Value
$186,261
34% below
Median Rent
$1,062/mo
9% below
Bachelor's Degree+
50.0%
48% above
84.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.8%
32% above
Avg Temperature
46°F
241 sunny days/yr

Is Stornoway a Good Place to Live?

A
4.1 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Stornoway residents earn a median household income of $42,471 , which is 43% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $42,471. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (32% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 682 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Stornoway is $186,261 , 34% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,062/month.

Education

50.0% of adults in Stornoway hold a bachelor's degree or higher (48% above the national average). 84.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Stornoway has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. The area gets 241 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population7,500
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density16,304/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born14.4%

Economy

B
Median Income$42,471
Per Capita$42,471
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty
Avg Weekly Wage$817

Housing

A
Home Value$186,261
Rent$1,062
Ownership65.0%
Housing Units3,000

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days241/yr
Rain52.3 in/yr
Elevation39 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+50.0%
High School+84.0%

Community

Did You Know?

18.0% of residents use public transit to commute.
24.0% work from home.
14.4% of residents are foreign-born.