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Westhoughton, United Kingdom

Full City Profile

3.2 /5.0
B Good
26,260 Population 396/sq mi density
351 ft Elevation 107 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$43,416 median income, 6.8% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$246,643 home value, $1,085/mo rent
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Westhoughton, United Kingdom

At a Glance

Median Income
$43,416
42% below
$43,416 per capita
Home Value
$246,643
13% below
Median Rent
$1,085/mo
7% below
Bachelor's Degree+
27.4%
19% below
43.9% high school+
Unemployment
6.8%
89% above
Avg Temperature
51°F
210 sunny days/yr

Is Westhoughton a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Westhoughton residents earn a median household income of $43,416 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $43,416. The unemployment rate stands at 6.8% (89% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 2,390 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Westhoughton is $246,643 , 13% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,085/month.

Education

27.4% of adults in Westhoughton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (19% below the national average). 43.9% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Westhoughton has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 210 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population26,260
Median Age38.9 yrs
Density396/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born16.9%
Veterans3.2%

Economy

C+
Median Income$43,416
Per Capita$43,416
Unemployment6.8%
Poverty
Avg Weekly Wage$835

Housing

B
Home Value$246,643
Rent$1,085
Ownership61.9%
Housing Units10,504

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days210/yr
Rain53.6 in/yr
Elevation351 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+27.4%
High School+43.9%

Community

Did You Know?

23.6% work from home.
6.2% of the population has a disability.
16.9% of residents are foreign-born.