Living in Dundee City
Dundee City is a city in Scotland, United Kingdom, home to 148,710 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are students (top 1%, #3 of 354), low-income families (top 2%, #4 of 378), single parents (top 2%, #4 of 378).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Dundee City
- It is right on the coast of the North Sea.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 6 h 50 min and sets around 15:35; in late June it sets around 22:06.
How Dundee City ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United Kingdom. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity, safety and community and taxes and wealth (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United Kingdom | In Scotland | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 81 | #5 of 378 | #5 of 32 | Map |
| Low-income household | 83 | #8 of 387 | #8 of 41 | Map |
| Low-income family | 90 | #4 of 378 | #4 of 32 | Map |
| Single parent | 90 | #4 of 378 | #4 of 32 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 51 | #289 of 378 | #22 of 32 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 47 | #274 of 378 | #24 of 32 | Map |
| Early retiree | 56 | #267 of 387 | #34 of 41 | Map |
| Single professional | 61 | #136 of 368 | #16 of 27 | Map |
| Young professional | 63 | #147 of 367 | #16 of 27 | Map |
| DINKS | 57 | #171 of 362 | #15 of 26 | Map |
| Remote worker | 77 | #7 of 387 | #5 of 41 | Map |
| Commuter | 78 | #80 of 368 | #12 of 27 | Map |
| Car-free household | 69 | #185 of 361 | #15 of 26 | Map |
| Student | 87 | #3 of 354 | #3 of 26 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 85 | #5 of 378 | #5 of 32 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 77 | #7 of 388 | #7 of 41 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 57 | #169 of 363 | #14 of 26 | Map |
| Expat professional | 51 | #203 of 387 | #18 of 41 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 18 | #313 of 378 | #26 of 32 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 44 | #260 of 388 | #39 of 41 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 54 | #69 of 388 | #33 of 41 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 53 | #162 of 388 | #38 of 41 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 53 | #170 of 388 | #23 of 41 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 59 | #184 of 388 | #15 of 41 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 71 | #204 of 388 | #38 of 41 | Map |
| Coastal living | 72 | #67 of 209 | #31 of 40 | Map |
| Business owner | 60 | #175 of 388 | #19 of 41 | Map |
| Digital native | 68 | #36 of 368 | #6 of 27 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Angus 22 km
- Perth and Kinross 32 km
- Fife 39 km
- East Lothian 57 km
- City of Edinburgh 60 km
- Clackmannanshire 64 km
- Midlothian 68 km
- Falkirk 72 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.