Wolverhampton, United Kingdom

Full City Profile

3.0 /5.0

B Good

263,700 Population 9,836/sq mi density

525 ft Elevation 160 meters

51°F Avg Temperature 10°C

Overall

3.0 / 5.0

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

Economy

2.4 / 5.0

$45,540 median income, 9.5% unemployment

Affordability

3.4 / 5.0

$261,398 home value, $1,139/mo rent

Education

3.1 / 5.0

26.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Wolverhampton, United Kingdom

At a Glance

Median Income

$45,540

39% below

$45,540 per capita

Home Value

$261,398

7% below

Median Rent

$1,139/mo

2% below

Bachelor's Degree+

26.3%

22% below

41.3% high school+

Unemployment

9.5%

164% above

Avg Temperature

51°F

216 sunny days/yr

Is Wolverhampton a Good Place to Live?

3.0 / 5.0 - Good

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

Economy & Jobs

Wolverhampton residents earn a median household income of $45,540 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $45,540. The unemployment rate stands at 9.5% (164% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 146 business establishments, including 45 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Wolverhampton is $261,398 , 7% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,139/month.

Education

26.3% of adults in Wolverhampton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (22% below the national average). 41.3% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Wolverhampton has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 216 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population263,700

Median Age38.5 yrs

Density9,836/mi²

Male / Female49% / 51%

Foreign Born22.9%

Veterans2.6%

Economy

Median Income$45,540

Per Capita$45,540

Unemployment9.5%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$876

Housing

Home Value$261,398

Rent$1,139

Ownership55.4%

Housing Units105,480

Climate

Avg Temp51°F

Sunny Days216/yr

Rain41.8 in/yr

Elevation525 ft

Education

Bachelor's+26.3%

High School+41.3%

Community

Did You Know?

18.9% work from home.

6.4% of the population has a disability.

22.9% of residents are foreign-born.