Living in Fife
Fife is a city in Scotland, United Kingdom, home to 371,410 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are young families (top 1%, #3 of 378), low-income families (top 1%, #3 of 378), single parents (top 1%, #3 of 378).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Fife
- The North Sea is 6 km away.
- It is part of Greater Edinburgh, 22 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 6 h 55 min and sets around 15:39; in late June it sets around 22:04.
How Fife 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 | 84 | #3 of 378 | #3 of 32 | Map |
| Low-income household | 85 | #6 of 387 | #6 of 41 | Map |
| Low-income family | 90 | #3 of 378 | #3 of 32 | Map |
| Single parent | 91 | #3 of 378 | #3 of 32 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 54 | #268 of 378 | #18 of 32 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 51 | #236 of 378 | #19 of 32 | Map |
| Early retiree | 59 | #222 of 387 | #31 of 41 | Map |
| Single professional | 66 | #62 of 368 | #10 of 27 | Map |
| Young professional | 68 | #72 of 367 | #9 of 27 | Map |
| DINKS | 59 | #148 of 362 | #14 of 26 | Map |
| Remote worker | 74 | #18 of 387 | #10 of 41 | Map |
| Commuter | 84 | #15 of 368 | #8 of 27 | Map |
| Car-free household | 77 | #50 of 361 | #7 of 26 | Map |
| Student | 15 | #286 of 354 | #24 of 26 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 86 | #4 of 378 | #4 of 32 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 77 | #8 of 388 | #8 of 41 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 60 | #126 of 363 | #10 of 26 | Map |
| Expat professional | 54 | #173 of 387 | #16 of 41 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 27 | #281 of 378 | #18 of 32 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 72 | #68 of 388 | #26 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 | 63 | #38 of 388 | #22 of 41 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 74 | #15 of 388 | #14 of 41 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 51 | #189 of 388 | #27 of 41 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 63 | #98 of 388 | #11 of 41 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 78 | #76 of 388 | #18 of 41 | Map |
| Coastal living | 75 | #40 of 209 | #21 of 40 | Map |
| Business owner | 64 | #123 of 388 | #13 of 41 | Map |
| Digital native | 61 | #115 of 368 | #12 of 27 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- City of Edinburgh 22 km
- East Lothian 28 km
- Midlothian 32 km
- Perth and Kinross 33 km
- West Lothian 35 km
- Clackmannanshire 36 km
- Falkirk 38 km
- Dundee City 39 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.