Jagex Reveals Study Showing Lifestyle of the Typical Gamer in UK

Games studio Jagex recently created a study of the average gamer in the UK. The findings of the study revealed some pretty shocking details on the lifestyles of the typical gamer in the country that actually showed being a gamer and having a nice life seem to go hand in hand. Read on for the full findings from the Jagex Games Studio study.

• 55% of gamers are in relationships, compared to the UK average of 30%
• 37% of gamers are in full-time employment, compared to the UK average of 30%
• 27% of gamers met their partners offline, e.g. via school or work
• 70% of gamers earn at least £20,000 ($33,500 USD) per year, earning more than bank clerks, with close to 40% earning over £40,000 ($67,000), more than police officers
• 70% of gamers have bought housing, compared to 14% of Brits renting
• 34% of gamers live in the South and East of England, the most desirable area to live in the UK
• 36% of gamers go on at least one vacation abroad each year, while only 21% of Brits see it as a necessary expense
• Almost a third of gamers have two cars per household, more than the average 12 cars per 10 British households
• 18% gamers are women
• 34% of gamers are 35 and over
• Almost half of all players consider themselves casual gamers, while over 1.6 million (.03%) of the UK claim they are closet gamer

For more information, check out the official Jagex website.