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Trawsfynydd, United Kingdom

Wales · United Kingdom

Trawsfynydd is a small town in Wales, United Kingdom with a population of 628. Elevation: 755 ft (230 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.3 /5.0
B Good
628 Population 102/sq mi density
755 ft Elevation 230 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 8°C
57.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$41,742 Median Income
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$41,742 median income, 5.7% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$252,165 home value, $1,044/mo rent
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
34.5% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

People

Population628
Median Age45.1 yrs
Density102/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 3%
Veterans4.3%

Economy

C+
Median Income$41,742
Per Capita$41,742
Unemployment5.7%

Housing

B
Home Value$252,165
Rent$1,044
Ownership65.7%
Housing Units251

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
Rain57.2 in/yr
Sunny Days232/yr
Elevation755 ft (230 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+34.5%
High School+53.3%

Community

Population628
Population Density102 / sq mi
Elevation755 ft (230 m)
Coordinates52.9021°, -3.9229°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceWales
Average Temperature47°F (8°C)
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation57.2 inches (1,452 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$41,742
Median Age45.1 years

About Trawsfynydd

Trawsfynydd is a small town in United Kingdom (Wales) with a population of 628. The city sits at an elevation of 755 feet (230 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 57°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 57.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Trawsfynydd has a population of 628 with a density of 102 people per square mile, spread across 6.2 square miles. The median age is 45.1 years, 16% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51% female and 49% male. The city is predominantly White (2.9%), with 2.1% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 97.2% of residents. 4.3% of the population are veterans, below the national rate of 6.0%. 5.2% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average).

Population

628
Total Population
102
People / sq mi
45.1yrs
Median Age
16% above United Kingdom avg
6.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49%
Female 51%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 97.2%
24% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 2.8%

Social Characteristics

Trawsfynydd vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Trawsfynydd is $41,742, which is 44% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $41,742. The average weekly wage is $803, 44% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.7% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 57 business establishments. 23.7% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Trawsfynydd vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income$41,742
44% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$41,742
Avg Weekly Wage$803

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.7%
58% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)57

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone56.6%
Public Transit2.9%
Work from Home23.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Trawsfynydd is $252,165, 11% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,044 (10% below the national average of $1,163). 65.7% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 251 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 6x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$252,165
11% below United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,044
10% below United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership65.7%
Owner-Occupied65.7%
Renter-Occupied34.3%
Housing Units251

Property Tax

Trawsfynydd experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 232 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 57.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 755 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average46.9°F
13% below United Kingdom avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days232 days/yr

Geography

Elevation755 ft (230 m)
Area6.2 sq mi (16.0 km²)
Population Density102/sq mi
Coordinates52.9021°N, 3.9229°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.2"
50% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 6.54"
Driest Month (May) 3.23"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

44 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 28, 2023.

Sep 22, 2002 2 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom M4.8 127 km
Apr 2, 1990 4 km NNE of Presteigne, United Kingdom M4.7 91 km
Oct 25, 1999 10 km N of Hirwaun, United Kingdom M4.5 121 km
Oct 21, 2002 1 km ESE of Manchester, United Kingdom M4.3 130 km
Feb 17, 2018 5 km NE of Clydach, United Kingdom M4.3 131 km
May 29, 2013 14 km WSW of Nefyn, United Kingdom M3.8 53 km
Mar 7, 1996 3 km SW of Clive, United Kingdom M3.8 79 km
Oct 24, 2002 2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.8 133 km
Feb 14, 2005 2 km SW of Conwy, United Kingdom M3.8 41 km
Oct 21, 2002 0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom M3.7 143 km
May 30, 2022 2 km ESE of Prees, United Kingdom M3.6 87 km
Mar 17, 1994 5 km WNW of Newtown, United Kingdom M3.5 55 km
Feb 12, 2002 1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom M3.5 141 km
Jul 29, 1992 8 km WNW of Caernarfon, United Kingdom M3.5 43 km
Oct 22, 2002 0 km S of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.5 134 km
Feb 29, 2004 0 km SW of Diggle, United Kingdom M3.4 148 km
Feb 24, 2023 1 km ENE of Brynmawr, United Kingdom M3.4 133 km
Sep 1, 1999 4 km SSW of Llanfairfechan, United Kingdom M3.3 36 km
Jun 16, 1991 11 km WSW of Knighton, United Kingdom M3.3 82 km
Feb 10, 1994 2 km NNE of Tregarth, United Kingdom M3.3 36 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 5.8 in
February 38°F (3°C) 4.3 in Coldest
March 41°F (5°C) 5.1 in
April 44°F (7°C) 3.5 in
May 49°F (10°C) 3.2 in Driest
June 54°F (12°C) 3.6 in
July 57°F (14°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 57°F (14°C) 4.4 in
September 53°F (12°C) 4.9 in
October 49°F (9°C) 5.9 in
November 43°F (6°C) 6.5 in Wettest
December 40°F (4°C) 6.3 in

Trawsfynydd has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 38°F in February to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (6.5") and May the driest (3.2").

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34.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 2% above the national average of 33.7%. 53.3% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+34.5%
2% above United Kingdom avg
High School+53.3%
B+ Education Grade (3.8/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density102/sq mi
Total Area6.2 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone56.6%
Public Transit2.9%
Work from Home23.7%

Schools in Trawsfynydd

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Ysgol Bro Hedd Wyn
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Radio Stations near Trawsfynydd

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Hits hull & East York pop music MP3 128 kbps
Radio Bronglais MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Trawsfynydd

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Conwy Valley Railway Museum
Corris Railway Museum
Heritage Centre
Lasynys Fawr
Llechwedd Slate Caverns
Old Quarry Hospital
Porthmadog Maritime Museum
Sailors' Institute
The Round House
Trefriw Woollen Mill
Tŷ Gwyn and the Maritime Museum
Tŷ Mawr Wybrnant Museum
Welsh Slate Museum
Yr Ysgwrn
Yr Ysgwrn

Libraries in Trawsfynydd

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Blaenau Ffestiniog Library0.0
Deiniolen Library0.0
Harlech Youth and Community Centre0.0
Llanrwst Library0.0
Penrhyndeudraeth Library0.0
Porthmadog library0.0

Farmers Markets in Trawsfynydd

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Cattle Market

Cafes in Trawsfynydd

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Canolfan Prysor Centre
Coed y Brenin Visitor Centre

Gas Stations in Trawsfynydd

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Essar
GB #10954521355

Breweries in Trawsfynydd

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Myrddins Brewery & Distillery Ltd
Purple Moose Brewery

Airports Near Trawsfynydd

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Anglesey AirportVLYMedium Airport
Bryngwyn Bach AirfieldSmall Airport
Cae Mawr Tyddyn HenSmall Airport
Caernarfon AirportSmall Airport
Dinas Farm Private AirstripSmall Airport
Elan Valley AirstripSmall Airport
Llanbedr AirfieldSmall Airport
Lleweni Parc Glyndwr Soaring ClubSmall Airport
Nantclwyd AirstripSmall Airport
North Wales Gliding ClubSmall Airport
Pencraig AirstripSmall Airport
RAF MonaSmall Airport
Rhedyn Coch Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Talybont AirstripSmall Airport

Post Offices in Trawsfynydd

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Glyndwr Jones General Store

Churches & Religious Organizations in Trawsfynydd

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Glan-Prysor

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Waterfalls
5
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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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 Trawsfynydd

What is the population of Trawsfynydd?

Trawsfynydd has a population of 628 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 102 people per square mile, spread across 6.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 45.1 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51% female and 49% male.

Is Trawsfynydd expensive to live in?

The median household income is $41,742, 44% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $252,165 (11% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,044 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Trawsfynydd?

Trawsfynydd has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 57°F in July. The area receives 232 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 57.2 inches.

How is the job market in Trawsfynydd?

The unemployment rate in Trawsfynydd is 5.7%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $803. There are 57 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Trawsfynydd?

The median home value in Trawsfynydd is $252,165. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,044. The homeownership rate is 65.7%.

How are the schools in Trawsfynydd?

34.5% of adults in Trawsfynydd hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 53.3% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Trawsfynydd?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Trawsfynydd is 2.9% White, 0.6% Black or African American, 2.1% Asian. 97.2% of residents speak only English at home. 4.3% of the population are military veterans. 5.2% of residents have a disability.

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