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Widnes, United Kingdom

Full City Profile

3.2 /5.0
B Good
61,464 Population 1,431/sq mi density
43 ft Elevation 13 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$44,687 median income, 5.4% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$229,940 home value, $1,117/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Widnes, United Kingdom

At a Glance

Median Income
$44,687
41% below
$44,687 per capita
Home Value
$229,940
18% below
Median Rent
$1,117/mo
4% below
Bachelor's Degree+
23.9%
29% below
42.3% high school+
Unemployment
5.4%
50% above
Avg Temperature
51°F
210 sunny days/yr

Is Widnes 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

Widnes residents earn a median household income of $44,687 , which is 41% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $44,687. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4% (50% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 5,593 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Widnes is $229,940 , 18% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,117/month.

Education

23.9% of adults in Widnes hold a bachelor's degree or higher (29% below the national average). 42.3% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Widnes 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

Population61,464
Median Age41.5 yrs
Density1,431/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born4.8%
Veterans4.8%

Economy

B
Median Income$44,687
Per Capita$44,687
Unemployment5.4%
Poverty
Avg Weekly Wage$859

Housing

B+
Home Value$229,940
Rent$1,117
Ownership61.3%
Housing Units24,586

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days210/yr
Rain53.6 in/yr
Elevation43 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.9%
High School+42.3%

Community

Did You Know?

24.8% work from home.
7.7% of the population has a disability.