Living in Merthyr Tydfil
Merthyr Tydfil is a large municipality in Wales, United Kingdom, home to 59,953 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are movers on a budget (top 14%, #53 of 388), low-income households (top 15%, #58 of 387), remote workers (top 20%, #75 of 387).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Merthyr Tydfil
- It is part of Greater Cardiff, 29 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 7 h 47 min and sets around 16:05; in late June it sets around 21:36.
How Merthyr Tydfil 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 Wales | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 33 | #360 of 378 | #21 of 22 | Map |
| Low-income household | 75 | #58 of 387 | #7 of 22 | Map |
| Low-income family | 47 | #255 of 378 | #18 of 22 | Map |
| Single parent | 44 | #315 of 378 | #18 of 22 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 41 | #350 of 378 | #21 of 22 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 29 | #342 of 378 | #21 of 22 | Map |
| Early retiree | 51 | #330 of 387 | #17 of 22 | Map |
| Single professional | 40 | #356 of 368 | #19 of 21 | Map |
| Young professional | 42 | #355 of 367 | #19 of 21 | Map |
| DINKS | 35 | #351 of 362 | #19 of 21 | Map |
| Remote worker | 69 | #75 of 387 | #6 of 22 | Map |
| Commuter | 65 | #307 of 368 | #14 of 21 | Map |
| Car-free household | 44 | #359 of 361 | #20 of 21 | Map |
| Student | 35 | #230 of 354 | #19 of 20 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 69 | #99 of 378 | #10 of 22 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 69 | #53 of 388 | #5 of 22 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 27 | #362 of 363 | #20 of 21 | Map |
| Expat professional | 37 | #339 of 387 | #17 of 22 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 0 | #378 of 378 | #22 of 22 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 58 | #199 of 388 | #14 of 22 | 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 | 42 | #119 of 388 | #18 of 22 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 60 | #113 of 388 | #15 of 22 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 36 | #308 of 388 | #18 of 22 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 51 | #320 of 388 | #18 of 22 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 66 | #277 of 388 | #20 of 22 | Map |
| Coastal living | 54 | #199 of 209 | #21 of 21 | Map |
| Business owner | 50 | #259 of 388 | #13 of 22 | Map |
| Digital native | 45 | #332 of 368 | #19 of 21 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Blaenau Gwent 13 km
- Rhondda Cynon Taf 13 km
- Caerphilly 16 km
- Torfaen 24 km
- Bridgend 29 km
- Cardiff 30 km
- Newport 31 km
- Neath Port Talbot 32 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.