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Tiruvallur, India

Tamil Nadu · India

Tiruvallur is a mid-size city in Tamil Nadu, India with a population of 56,074. Elevation: 151 ft (46 m). Average temperature: 83°F (28°C).

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
56,074 Population 4,364/sq mi density
151 ft Elevation 46 meters
83°F Avg Temperature 28°C
61.0 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone
$3,300 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$3,300 median income, 4.8% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.4 / 5.0
$25,000 home value, $55/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population56,074
Median Age33.0 yrs
Density4,364/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$3,300
Per Capita$3,350
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty8.5%

Housing

C
Home Value$25,000
Rent$55
Housing Units22,430
Rent Burden26.7%

Climate

Avg Temp83°F (28°C)
Rain61.0 in/yr
Sunny Days331/yr
Elevation151 ft (46 m)
Population56,074
Population Density4,364 / sq mi
Elevation151 ft (46 m)
Coordinates13.1438°, 79.9089°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceTamil Nadu
Average Temperature83°F (28°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average85°F (30°C)
Annual Precipitation61.0 inches (1,549 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$3,300
Median Age33.0 years

About Tiruvallur

Tiruvallur is a mid-size city in India (Tamil Nadu) with a population of 56,074. The city sits at an elevation of 151 feet (46 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 83°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 85°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 61.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Tiruvallur has a population of 56,074 with a density of 4,364 people per square mile, spread across 12.9 square miles. The median age is 33.0 years, 15% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

56,074
Total Population
4,364
People / sq mi
33.0yrs
Median Age
15% below India avg
12.9mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Tiruvallur vs India Average

The median household income in Tiruvallur is $3,300, which is 96% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $3,350 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $64, 96% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 1,009 business establishments.

Income: Tiruvallur vs India

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$3,300
96% below India avg
Per Capita Income$3,350
Avg Weekly Wage$64

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.8%
33% above India avg
Poverty Rate8.5%
31% below India avg
Establishments (County)1,009

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Tiruvallur is $25,000, 91% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $55 (95% below the national average of $1,163). There are 22,430 total housing units in the city. 26.7% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.6x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$25,000
91% below India avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$55
95% below India avg
Rent Burden26.7%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units22,430

Property Tax

Climate in Tiruvallur

Tiruvallur has an average annual temperature of 29.2°C (85°F). The hottest month is May (33.2°C), the coldest is Jan (25.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1451 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.4°C / 78°F 20.9° / 30° 21.2
Feb 26.8°C / 80°F 21.8° / 31.7° 13.2
Mar 29°C / 84°F 23.9° / 34° 10.4
Apr 31.2°C / 88°F 26.4° / 35.9° 21.4
May 33.2°C / 92°F 27.8° / 38.5° 46.7
Jun 32.6°C / 91°F 27.4° / 37.7° 92.4
Jul 31.1°C / 88°F 26.4° / 35.8° 112.9
Aug 30.4°C / 87°F 25.8° / 34.9° 146.0
Sep 29.8°C / 86°F 25.4° / 34.3° 146.4
Oct 28.6°C / 83°F 24.6° / 32.6° 306.0
Nov 26.9°C / 80°F 23.2° / 30.6° 362.6
Dec 25.7°C / 78°F 21.9° / 29.5° 171.7
Tiruvallur has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 331 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 61.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 151 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 85°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average82.5°F
53% above India avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average85°F (30°C)
Sunny Days331 days/yr

Geography

Elevation151 ft (46 m)
Area12.9 sq mi (33.3 km²)
Population Density4,364/sq mi
Coordinates13.1438°N, 79.9089°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 61.0"
60% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 9.72"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M5.2 on Sep 25, 2001.

Sep 25, 2001 39 km SE of Marakkanam, India M5.2 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

13 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Michaung (2023).

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Michaung Category 1 146 km
2020 Nivar Category 1 167 km
2018 Gaja Category 1 285 km
2016 Vardah Category 2 5 km
2011 Thane Category 2 155 km
2010 Laila Category 1 179 km
2000 Unnamed Category 1 172 km
1996 Unnamed Category 1 254 km
1993 Unnamed Category 1 205 km
1990 Unnamed Category 4 166 km
1989 Gay Category 5 189 km
1984 Unnamed Category 2 58 km
1984 Unnamed Category 1 194 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 79°F (26°C) 0.2 in
March 83°F (28°C) 0.2 in Driest
April 88°F (31°C) 0.7 in
May 91°F (33°C) 2.2 in Warmest
June 89°F (32°C) 2.5 in
July 85°F (30°C) 4.3 in
August 86°F (30°C) 6.0 in
September 85°F (29°C) 5.2 in
October 82°F (28°C) 8.8 in
November 78°F (26°C) 9.7 in Wettest
December 76°F (24°C) 4.3 in

Tiruvallur has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 75°F in January to 91°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 44.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (9.7") and March the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Tiruvallur

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Shri Niketan School
TELC Kabis Higher Secondary School
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Radio Stations near Tiruvallur

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Magesh Tamil Radio folk music, melody MP3
Radio City chennai AAC+ 64 kbps
Magesh online radio 24/7 magesh, tamil MP3
Inbam fm christian MP3 128 kbps
Chennai live talk radio MP3 128 kbps

Libraries in Tiruvallur

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Branch library0.0
Dr. A.C. Muthiah Central Library, SVCE0.0
HVF Library0.0
HVF Library0.0
HVF Library0.0
Library AVV0.0
Library,Nagalapuram0.0
Miller Memorial Library0.0
Public Library0.0
Public Library0.0
Public Library0.0
Public Library0.0
VGS Lending Library0.0
VGS Lending Library0.0
VGS Lending Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Tiruvallur

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Avadi Municipality Fish Market
Vasanth & Co
Vasanth & Co

Restaurants in Tiruvallur

4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel ganga
Hotel karaikudi chettinad restaurant
PS4
Thalappakattu biriyani

Cafes in Tiruvallur

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cafe royal
Green Apple

Theatres in Tiruvallur

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Meera Theatre

Clinics in Tiruvallur

7 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

JVP Multispeciality Clinic
Lk Physiotherapy Care Clinic
Raju Surgery Clinic
Sandhiya's Clinic
Sri Ramanujam Herbal Siddha Clinic
Vaagai Clinic
Vignesh Clinic

Dentists in Tiruvallur

2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

KSR Dental Clinic
M.M.Dental Clinic

Bus Stations in Tiruvallur

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Thiruvallur Bus Depot

Gas Stations in Tiruvallur

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bharat Petroleum
Indian Oil
Reliance petroleum
Thiruvallur Petrol Bunk

Banks in Tiruvallur

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Canara Bank
IndusInd Bank
State Bank of India

Airports Near Tiruvallur

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Chennai International AirportMAALarge Airport
Tirupati International AirportTIRLarge Airport
INS Rajali / Arakkonam Naval Air StationSmall Airport
Tambaram Air Force StationSmall Airport

Post Offices in Tiruvallur

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Head Post Office - Tiruvallur

Treatment Centers in Tiruvallur

12 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Champa Clinic
Dhanvantari Multispeciality Clinic
Durga Nursing Home, Tiruvallur
Getwel Dental Clinic
Indhu Siddha Ayurveda Clinic
Indra Clinic
Keerthi clinic
Neha Clinic and Diagnostic centre
S.S Clinic
Sri Kamatchi Nursing Home
Sri Vaishnavi Nursing Home
Subamathi Clinic

Churches & Religious Organizations in Tiruvallur

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
CSI Arumbakkam Church
St. Anthony's Church
Tamil Evangelical Lutheran Church Pandur
Veeraraghava Swamy temple

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kolkata

🇮🇳 About India

Capital New Delhi
Population 1,352,617,328
Area 3,287,590 km²
GDP (USD) $3,638,489,096,034
GDP per capita $2,530
HDI 0.644
Life expectancy 72.0 years
Internet users 55.9%
Urban population 35.1%
Currency INR (Rupee)
Languages English, Hindi, Tamil
Calling code +91
TLD .in
Driving side left

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Frequently Asked Questions About Tiruvallur

What is the population of Tiruvallur?

Tiruvallur has a population of 56,074 residents and is located in India. The population density is 4,364 people per square mile, spread across 12.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 33.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Tiruvallur expensive to live in?

The median household income is $3,300, 96% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $25,000 (91% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $55 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Tiruvallur?

Tiruvallur has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 85°F in July. The area receives 331 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 61.0 inches.

How is the job market in Tiruvallur?

Tiruvallur has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $64. There are 1,009 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Tiruvallur?

The median home value in Tiruvallur is $25,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $55.

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