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West Calder, United Kingdom

Full City Profile

4.0 /5.0
A Great
3,100 Population 17/sq mi density
581 ft Elevation 177 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 10°C
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$50,970 median income, 4.8% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$281,823 home value, $1,274/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.0% bachelor's degree or higher

West Calder, United Kingdom

At a Glance

Median Income
$50,970
32% below
$50,970 per capita
Home Value
$281,823
0% below
Median Rent
$1,274/mo
10% above
Bachelor's Degree+
50.0%
48% above
84.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.8%
32% above
Avg Temperature
49°F
204 sunny days/yr

Is West Calder a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

West Calder residents earn a median household income of $50,970 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $50,970. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (32% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 282 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in West Calder is $281,823 , 0% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,274/month.

Education

50.0% of adults in West Calder hold a bachelor's degree or higher (48% above the national average). 84.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

West Calder has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 204 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population3,100
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density17/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born14.4%

Economy

B
Median Income$50,970
Per Capita$50,970
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty
Avg Weekly Wage$980

Housing

B+
Home Value$281,823
Rent$1,274
Ownership65.0%
Housing Units1,240

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days204/yr
Rain47.0 in/yr
Elevation581 ft

Education

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

Community

Did You Know?

18.0% of residents use public transit to commute.
24.0% work from home.
14.4% of residents are foreign-born.