Carcassonne, France

Full City Profile

2.3 /5.0

C Fair

49,600 Population 1,974/sq mi density

371 ft Elevation 113 meters

56°F Avg Temperature 14°C

Overall

2.3 / 5.0

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

Economy

1.1 / 5.0

$20,779 median income, 18.8% unemployment

Affordability

3.5 / 5.0

$118,200 home value, $591/mo rent

Carcassonne, France

At a Glance

Median Income

$20,779

72% below

Home Value

$118,200

58% below

Median Rent

$591/mo

49% below

30.6% of income on rent

Unemployment

18.8%

422% above

28.0% poverty rate

Avg Temperature

56°F

286 sunny days/yr

Is Carcassonne a Good Place to Live?

2.3 / 5.0 — Fair

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

Economy & Jobs

Carcassonne residents earn a median household income of $20,779 , which is 72% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate stands at 18.8% (422% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 28.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,976 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Carcassonne is $118,200 , 58% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $591/month, with 30.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Climate & Weather

Carcassonne has an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 286 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population49,600

Density1,974/mi²

Foreign Born13.6%

Economy

Median Income$20,779

Per Capita

Unemployment18.8%

Poverty28.0%

Housing

Home Value$118,200

Rent$591

Ownership

Housing Units19,840

Rent Burden30.6%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F

Sunny Days286/yr

Rain27.3 in/yr

Elevation371 ft

Did You Know?

13.6% of residents are foreign-born.