Argelès-Gazost, France

Full City Profile

2.7 /5.0

C+ Fair

3,516 Population 2,980/sq mi density

1,476 ft Elevation 450 meters

48°F Avg Temperature 9°C

C+

Overall

2.7 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

1.7 / 5.0

$23,512 median income, 11.6% unemployment

B+

Affordability

3.6 / 5.0

$127,600 home value, $638/mo rent

Argelès-Gazost, France

At a Glance

Median Income

$23,512

69% below

Home Value

$127,600

55% below

Median Rent

$638/mo

45% below

28.2% of income on rent

Unemployment

11.6%

222% above

16.0% poverty rate

Avg Temperature

48°F

273 sunny days/yr

Is Argelès-Gazost a Good Place to Live?

C+

2.7 / 5.0 — Fair

Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Argelès-Gazost residents earn a median household income of $23,512 , which is 69% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate stands at 11.6% (222% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 211 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Argelès-Gazost is $127,600 , 55% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $638/month, with 28.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Climate & Weather

Argelès-Gazost has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 74.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population3,516

Density2,980/mi²

Foreign Born5.1%

Economy

Median Income$23,512

Per Capita

Unemployment11.6%

Poverty16.0%

Housing

B+

Home Value$127,600

Rent$638

Ownership

Housing Units1,406

Rent Burden28.2%

Climate

Avg Temp48°F

Sunny Days273/yr

Rain74.9 in/yr

Elevation1,476 ft