Living in Inverness and Nairn
Inverness and Nairn is a large municipality in Scotland, United Kingdom, home to 94,671 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are outdoor and mountain lovers (top 1%, #2 of 388), nature lovers (top 5%, #16 of 388), rural value seekers (top 6%, #21 of 388).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Inverness and Nairn
- It is right on the coast of the North Sea.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 6 h 35 min and sets around 15:33; in late June it sets around 22:19.
How Inverness and Nairn 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 | 64 | #89 of 378 | #30 of 32 | Map |
| Low-income household | 61 | #188 of 387 | #29 of 41 | Map |
| Low-income family | 70 | #45 of 378 | #31 of 32 | Map |
| Single parent | 69 | #53 of 378 | #30 of 32 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 56 | #248 of 378 | #14 of 32 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 53 | #214 of 378 | #15 of 32 | Map |
| Early retiree | 71 | #33 of 387 | #5 of 41 | Map |
| Single professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 69 | #88 of 387 | #24 of 41 | Map |
| Commuter | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 46 | #311 of 378 | #30 of 32 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 63 | #115 of 388 | #28 of 41 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 43 | #301 of 387 | #25 of 41 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 28 | #278 of 378 | #16 of 32 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 80 | #16 of 388 | #13 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 | 77 | #2 of 388 | #2 of 41 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 73 | #21 of 388 | #17 of 41 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 60 | #87 of 388 | #7 of 41 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 41 | #371 of 388 | #28 of 41 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 74 | #152 of 388 | #32 of 41 | Map |
| Coastal living | 76 | #24 of 209 | #13 of 40 | Map |
| Business owner | 33 | #344 of 388 | #30 of 41 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Ross and Cromarty 23 km
- Badenoch and Strathspey 37 km
- West Moray 39 km
- North East Moray 61 km
- Lochaber 91 km
- Aberdeenshire 119 km
- Caithness and Sutherland 119 km
- Skye and Lochalsh 120 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.