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Tehran, Iran

Tehran · 🇮🇷 Iran

Tehran is a major city in Tehran, Iran with a population of 7,153,309. Elevation: 3,865 ft (1,178 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).

3.1 /5.0
B Good
7,153,309 Population 27,007/sq mi density
3,865 ft Elevation 1,178 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
9.2 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tehran Timezone
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Bachelor's+ 26.4%
22% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 24.3%
24% lower than US avg
Unemployment 8.3%
131% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.5%
80% lower than US avg

People

Population7,153,309
Median Age32.0 yrs
Density27,007/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$5,049
Unemployment8.3%
Poverty2.5%

Health

Obesity24.3%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking6.7%
Depression4.1%

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)
AQI34 (Good)
Rain9.2 in/yr
Sunny Days341/yr
Elevation3,865 ft (1,178 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.4%
High School+90.0%

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband79.6%
Population7,153,309
Population Density27,007 / sq mi
Elevation3,865 ft (1,178 m)
Coordinates35.6944°, 51.4215°
TimezoneAsia/Tehran
Country🇮🇷 Iran
State / ProvinceTehran
Average Temperature66°F (19°C)
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average91°F (33°C)
Annual Precipitation9.2 inches (234 mm)
Annual Snowfall8.6 inches (22 cm)
Median Age32.0 years

Is Tehran a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Tehran receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Tehran offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

At 8.3%, unemployment is notably high. Only 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Education

26.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Tehran enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F. Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 91°F in July. With 341 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 9.2 inches, including 8.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.

Tehran has a population of 7,153,309 with a density of 27,007 people per square mile. The median age is 32.0 years, 18% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

7,153,309
Total Population
27,007
People / sq mi
32.0yrs
Median Age
18% below US avg
264.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.8%
Female 49.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Tehran vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Tehran vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Tehran is N/A. The unemployment rate is 8.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line.

Income: Tehran vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$5,049

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.3%
131% above US avg
Poverty Rate2.5%
80% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living26.10 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

In Tehran, 24.3% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 6.7% are current smokers. 4.1% report depression.

Health Metrics: Tehran vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity24.3%
24% below US avg
Diabetes12.1%
High Blood Pressure26.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking6.7%
52% below US avg
Binge Drinking0.1%
Depression4.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate81.0%

Food & Exercise

Tehran has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 91°F in July. Annual precipitation is 9.2 inches. The area enjoys 341 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 91°F Jul (33°C)
Annual Average66.2°F
23% above US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average91°F (33°C)
Sunny Days341 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall9.2 inches
76% below US avg
Snowfall8.6 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median34.0
RatingGood
Good Days %88.1%

Geography

Elevation3,865 ft (1,178 m)
Area264.9 sq mi (686.0 km²)
Population Density27,007/sq mi
Coordinates35.6944°N, 51.4215°W
TimezoneAsia/Tehran
26.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (22% below US avg). 79.6% of households have broadband internet.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+26.4%
22% below US avg
High School+90.0%
B Education Grade (3.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density27,007/sq mi
Total Area264.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access79.6%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Nearby Cities

Tajrīsh 86,000 pop · 7.6 mi Andīsheh 116,062 pop · 8.9 mi Bāqershahr 65,388 pop · 11.3 mi Sūleqān 5,013 pop · 12.5 mi Eslamshahr 450,000 pop · 14.4 mi Ţāleb ābād 4,850 pop · 14.7 mi Shahrak-e Emām Ḩasan 5,394 pop · 14.9 mi Lavāsān 18,146 pop · 15.3 mi Naz̧arābād 119,512 pop · 15.7 mi Bāghestān 83,934 pop · 16.5 mi Nasīm Shahr 200,393 pop · 17.0 mi Deh Shādābād-e Bālā 3,651 pop · 17.2 mi Nasimshahr 200,393 pop · 17.3 mi Fasham 6,945 pop · 17.4 mi
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