Whitley Bay, United Kingdom

Full City Profile

3.5 /5.0

B+ Good

38,055 Population 960/sq mi density

95 ft Elevation 29 meters

50°F Avg Temperature 10°C

B+

Overall

3.5 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

3.1 / 5.0

$47,070 median income, 5.4% unemployment

B+

Affordability

3.7 / 5.0

$251,957 home value, $1,177/mo rent

B+

Education

3.6 / 5.0

32.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Whitley Bay, United Kingdom

At a Glance

Median Income

$47,070

37% below

$47,070 per capita

Home Value

$251,957

11% below

Median Rent

$1,177/mo

1% above

Bachelor's Degree+

32.9%

2% below

49.8% high school+

Unemployment

5.4%

50% above

Avg Temperature

50°F

208 sunny days/yr

Is Whitley Bay a Good Place to Live?

B+

3.5 / 5.0 — Good

Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Whitley Bay residents earn a median household income of $47,070 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $47,070. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4% (50% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 3,463 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Whitley Bay is $251,957 , 11% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,177/month.

Education

32.9% of adults in Whitley Bay hold a bachelor's degree or higher (2% below the national average). 49.8% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Whitley Bay has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 208 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population38,055

Median Age43.3 yrs

Density960/mi²

Male / Female48% / 52%

Foreign Born5.5%

Veterans5.1%

Economy

Median Income$47,070

Per Capita$47,070

Unemployment5.4%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$905

Housing

B+

Home Value$251,957

Rent$1,177

Ownership64.2%

Housing Units15,222

Climate

Avg Temp50°F

Sunny Days208/yr

Rain38.6 in/yr

Elevation95 ft

Education

B+

Bachelor's+32.9%

High School+49.8%

Community

Did You Know?

31.6% work from home.

6.2% of the population has a disability.