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Sunderland, United Kingdom

Full City Profile

3.3 /5.0
B Good
170,134 Population 3,940/sq mi density
118 ft Elevation 36 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
$41,585 median income, 7.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$178,727 home value, $1,040/mo rent
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Sunderland, United Kingdom

At a Glance

Median Income
$41,585
45% below
$41,585 per capita
Home Value
$178,727
37% below
Median Rent
$1,040/mo
11% below
Bachelor's Degree+
24.6%
27% below
41.7% high school+
Unemployment
7.0%
94% above
Avg Temperature
50°F
208 sunny days/yr

Is Sunderland 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

Sunderland residents earn a median household income of $41,585 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $41,585. The unemployment rate stands at 7.0% (94% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 129 business establishments, including 34 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Sunderland is $178,727 , 37% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,040/month.

Education

24.6% of adults in Sunderland hold a bachelor's degree or higher (27% below the national average). 41.7% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Sunderland 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

Population170,134
Median Age43.2 yrs
Density3,940/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born5.1%
Veterans4.8%

Economy

C+
Median Income$41,585
Per Capita$41,585
Unemployment7.0%
Poverty
Avg Weekly Wage$800

Housing

A
Home Value$178,727
Rent$1,040
Ownership58.5%
Housing Units68,054

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days208/yr
Rain38.6 in/yr
Elevation118 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.6%
High School+41.7%

Community

Did You Know?

23.4% work from home.
8.0% of the population has a disability.