Carhaix-Plouguer, France

Full City Profile

2.8 /5.0

C+ Fair

8,270 Population 830/sq mi density

476 ft Elevation 145 meters

53°F Avg Temperature 12°C

C+

Overall

2.8 / 5.0

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

Economy

1.7 / 5.0

$22,874 median income, 13.5% unemployment

B+

Affordability

3.9 / 5.0

$112,600 home value, $563/mo rent

Carhaix-Plouguer, France

At a Glance

Median Income

$22,874

70% below

Home Value

$112,600

60% below

Median Rent

$563/mo

52% below

28.2% of income on rent

Unemployment

13.5%

275% above

16.0% poverty rate

Avg Temperature

53°F

214 sunny days/yr

Is Carhaix-Plouguer a Good Place to Live?

C+

2.8 / 5.0 — Fair

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

Economy & Jobs

Carhaix-Plouguer residents earn a median household income of $22,874 , which is 70% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate stands at 13.5% (275% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 496 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Carhaix-Plouguer is $112,600 , 60% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $563/month, with 28.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Climate & Weather

Carhaix-Plouguer has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 214 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population8,270

Density830/mi²

Foreign Born6.0%

Economy

Median Income$22,874

Per Capita

Unemployment13.5%

Poverty16.0%

Housing

B+

Home Value$112,600

Rent$563

Ownership

Housing Units3,308

Rent Burden28.2%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F

Sunny Days214/yr

Rain43.1 in/yr

Elevation476 ft