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Inverness
City in Highland, United Kingdom
Overview
Inverness, the cultural capital of the Scottish Highlands, is a compact city famed for its historic architecture, lively riverfront, and gateway location to Loch Ness and the Highlands. The city combines modern amenities, lively entertainment, and scenic natural beauty.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Council Area
Highland
Population
47,380
Time Zone
Europe/London
Coordinates
57.48°, -4.22°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$2,883
Local Cost
$1,530
Local Income
$2,500
Cashless
90
English
100
Temperature
7.0°C
Summer Avg
12.5°C
Winter Avg
2.1°C
Record High
25.3°C
Record Low
-10.9°C
Humidity
90%
Precipitation
919 mm
Internet Speed
54 Mbps
Upload
34 Mbps
Latency
29 ms
City Vibrancy
95
Coworking
1
Cafes
41
Nightlife
42
Parks
11
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
INV
Distance
13 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 46 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 90/100.
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