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Tarves, United Kingdom

Scotland · United Kingdom

Tarves is a small town in Scotland, United Kingdom with a population of 1,000. Elevation: 292 ft (89 m). Average temperature: 46°F (8°C).

Data updated June 2026

4.2 /5.0
A Great
1,000 Population 0/sq mi density
292 ft Elevation 89 meters
46°F Avg Temperature 8°C
29.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$55,443 Median Income
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$55,443 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$257,317 home value, $1,386/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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About Tarves

Tarves

Tarves is a settlement in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, situated in the Formartine area. It is 5.8 miles (9.3 km) from Oldmeldrum to the south-west, and 5.0 miles (8.0 km) Methlick to the north.

People

Population1,000
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density0/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%

Economy

B
Median Income$55,443
Per Capita$55,443
Unemployment4.8%

Housing

A
Home Value$257,317
Rent$1,386
Ownership65.0%
Housing Units400

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)
Rain29.7 in/yr
Sunny Days282/yr
Elevation292 ft (89 m)

Education

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

Community

Population1,000
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation292 ft (89 m)
Coordinates57.3708°, -2.2220°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceScotland
Average Temperature46°F (8°C)
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation29.7 inches (755 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$55,443
Median Age40.6 years

About Tarves

Tarves is a small town in United Kingdom (Scotland) with a population of 1,000. The city sits at an elevation of 292 feet (89 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 46°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 57°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Tarves has a population of 1,000 with a density of 0 people per square mile, spread across 3,274.5 square miles. The median age is 40.6 years, 4% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.5% female and 49.5% male. English is the primary language spoken at home by 90% of residents.

Population

1,000
Total Population
0
People / sq mi
40.6yrs
Median Age
4% above United Kingdom avg
3,274.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.5%
Female 50.5%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 90.0%
15% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 10.0%

Social Characteristics

Tarves vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Tarves is $55,443, which is 26% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $55,443 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,066, 26% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.8% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 91 business establishments. 24.0% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Tarves vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income$55,443
26% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$55,443
Avg Weekly Wage$1,066

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.8%
32% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)91

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone60.0%
Public Transit18.0%
Work from Home24.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Tarves is $257,317, 9% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,386 (19% above the national average of $1,163). 65.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 400 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.6x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$257,317
9% below United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,386
19% above United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership65.0%
Owner-Occupied65.0%
Renter-Occupied35.0%
Housing Units400

Property Tax

Climate in Tarves

Tarves has an average annual temperature of 8.7°C (48°F). The hottest month is Jul (14.6°C), the coldest is Jan (3.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 836 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 3.9°C / 39°F 1.5° / 6.3° 67.9
Feb 4.2°C / 40°F 1.4° / 7° 59.6
Mar 5.6°C / 42°F 2.3° / 8.9° 55.7
Apr 7.4°C / 45°F 3.9° / 11° 57.9
May 9.8°C / 50°F 6° / 13.7° 53.5
Jun 12.6°C / 55°F 9° / 16.1° 69.4
Jul 14.6°C / 58°F 10.9° / 18.3° 70.7
Aug 14.4°C / 58°F 10.7° / 18.1° 67.8
Sep 12.5°C / 55°F 9.1° / 15.9° 60.2
Oct 9.4°C / 49°F 6.5° / 12.3° 101.4
Nov 6.2°C / 43°F 3.6° / 8.9° 92.8
Dec 4°C / 39°F 1.5° / 6.5° 78.6
Tarves experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 282 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 29.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 292 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average46.2°F
14% below United Kingdom avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days282 days/yr

Geography

Elevation292 ft (89 m)
Area3,274.5 sq mi (8,480.9 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates57.3708°N, 2.2220°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.7"
22% below United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.03"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.01"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.7. Most recent: M2.7 on Aug 28, 1995.

Aug 28, 1995 5 km NNW of Aviemore, United Kingdom M2.7 99 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 38°F (3°C) 2.0 in Driest
March 41°F (5°C) 2.2 in
April 44°F (7°C) 2.1 in
May 49°F (9°C) 2.1 in
June 54°F (12°C) 2.2 in
July 57°F (14°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 57°F (14°C) 2.5 in
September 53°F (12°C) 2.8 in
October 47°F (9°C) 3.0 in
November 41°F (5°C) 3.0 in Wettest
December 38°F (3°C) 2.7 in

Tarves has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 37°F in January to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.0") and February the driest (2.0").

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50.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 48% above the national average of 33.7%. 84.0% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+50.0%
48% above United Kingdom avg
High School+84.0%
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density0/sq mi
Total Area3,274.5 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone60.0%
Public Transit18.0%
Work from Home24.0%

Schools in Tarves

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Tarves School
Methlick School
Barthol Chapel School
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Radio Stations near Tarves

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Greatest Hits Non-Stop MP3 160 kbps
Radio North Angus MP3 48 kbps
Mearns FM MP3 96 kbps
Pure Beat Radio MP3 320 kbps
Original 106 adult contemporary, pop music MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Tarves

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Aberdeen Art Gallery
Aberdeen Art Gallery
Aberdeen Maritime Museum
Aberdeen Maritime Museum
Aberdeen Maritime Museum
Aberdeen Science Centre
Aberdeen Science Centre
Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Aberdeenshire Farming Museum
Aberdeenshire Museums Discovery Centre
Carnegie Inverurie Museum
Garioch Heritage Centre
King's Museum
King's Museum
Maud Railway Museum
Pitmedden Garden & Museum of Farming Life
Provost Skene's House
Provost Skene's House
Tarves Heritage Project
The Gordon Highlanders Museum
The Gordon Highlanders Museum
Tolbooth Museum
Tolbooth Museum
Zoology Museum
Zoology Museum

Libraries in Tarves

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Advocates Library and Committee Room0.0
Airyhall Library0.0
Balmedie Library0.0
Bridge of Don Library0.0
Bucksburn Library0.0
Carnegie Library0.0
Carnegie Library0.0
City of Aberdeen Central Library0.0
Dyce Library0.0
Ellon Library0.0
Kemnay Library0.0
Kincorth Library0.0
Kintore Library0.0
Mastrick Library0.0
Newmachar Library0.0
Northfield Library0.0
Sir Duncan Rice Library0.0
Taylor Library0.0
Taylor Library0.0
Tillydrone Library0.0
Tillydrone Library0.0
University of Aberdeen Medical Library0.0
University of Aberdeen Medical Library0.0
Westhill Library0.0
Woodside Library0.0

Hotels in Tarves

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bede House Bed & Breakfast
Ythanview Hotel

Restaurants in Tarves

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Fu Cheng Chinese Takeaway

Cafes in Tarves

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

NTS Tea Room
The Murly Tuck Cafe

Monuments in Tarves

3 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gordon Monument
Prop of Ythsie
Terminal Monument

Veterinaries in Tarves

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Glenythan Vet Group

Gyms in Tarves

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

The Shed Health Club

Breweries in Tarves

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brewdog DogTap
House of Botanicals
House of Botanicals

Stadiums & Teams in Tarves

TeamLeagueDivision
Pittodrie Stadium

Ski Resorts Near Tarves

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Garthdee Ski Centre 0.0 $0

Airports Near Tarves

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aberdeen International AirportABZLarge Airport
Aboyne AirfieldSmall Airport
Baldardo FieldSmall Airport
Boyndie AirstripSmall Airport
Easter Nether Cabra Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Forfar AirstripSmall Airport
Hatton AirstripSmall Airport
Insch AirstripSmall Airport
LaurencekirkSmall Airport
Longside AirfieldSmall Airport
Montrose AirstripSmall Airport
Netherley Private AirstripSmall Airport
Old MeldrumSmall Airport
Pittodrie-HouseSmall Airport
Whiterashes Farm AirstripSmall Airport

Post Offices in Tarves

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Tarves Post Office

Treatment Centers in Tarves

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Alcohol & Drugs Action
Timmermarket Clinic

Churches & Religious Organizations in Tarves

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Haddo Chapel
Methlick Parish Church
Tarves Parish Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/London

🇬🇧 About United Kingdom

Capital London
Population 66,488,991
Area 244,820 km²
GDP (USD) $3,420,796,653,789
GDP per capita $49,944
HDI 0.940
Life expectancy 81.2 years
Internet users 96.3%
Urban population 83.2%
Currency GBP (Pound)
Languages English
Calling code +44
TLD .uk
Driving side left

Public Holidays in United Kingdom

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 2 2 January 2 January
Mar 17 Saint Patrick's Day Saint Patrick's Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 4 Early May Bank Holiday Early May Bank Holiday
May 25 Spring Bank Holiday Spring Bank Holiday
Jun 15 World Cup Bank Holiday World Cup Bank Holiday
Jul 13 Battle of the Boyne Battle of the Boyne
Aug 3 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Aug 31 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Nov 30 Saint Andrew's Day Saint Andrew's Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Tarves

What is the population of Tarves?

Tarves has a population of 1,000 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 0 people per square mile, spread across 3,274.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.6 years. The population is 50.5% female and 49.5% male.

Is Tarves expensive to live in?

The median household income is $55,443, 26% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $257,317 (9% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,386 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.6x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Tarves?

Tarves has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 57°F in July. The area receives 282 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 29.7 inches.

How is the job market in Tarves?

Tarves has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,066. There are 91 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Tarves?

The median home value in Tarves is $257,317. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,386. The homeownership rate is 65.0%.

How are the schools in Tarves?

50.0% of adults in Tarves hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 84.0% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Tarves?

90% of residents speak only English at home.

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