Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France

Full City Profile

1.9 /5.0

D Poor

10,614 Population 236/sq mi density

3,478 ft Elevation 1,060 meters

31°F Avg Temperature -1°C

Overall

1.9 / 5.0

Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

C+

Economy

2.8 / 5.0

$26,255 median income, 3.5% unemployment

Affordability

1.0 / 5.0

$277,000 home value, $1,385/mo rent

Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France

At a Glance

Median Income

$26,255

65% below

Home Value

$277,000

2% below

Median Rent

$1,385/mo

19% above

28.0% of income on rent

Unemployment

3.5%

3% below

15.0% poverty rate

Avg Temperature

31°F

232 sunny days/yr

Is Chamonix-Mont-Blanc a Good Place to Live?

1.9 / 5.0 — Poor

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

Economy & Jobs

Chamonix-Mont-Blanc residents earn a median household income of $26,255 , which is 65% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 637 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc is $277,000 , 2% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,385/month, with 28.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Climate & Weather

Chamonix-Mont-Blanc has an average annual temperature of 31°F (-1°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July. The area gets 232 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population10,614

Density236/mi²

Foreign Born18.0%

Economy

C+

Median Income$26,255

Per Capita

Unemployment3.5%

Poverty15.0%

Housing

Home Value$277,000

Rent$1,385

Ownership

Housing Units4,246

Rent Burden28.0%

Climate

Avg Temp31°F

Sunny Days232/yr

Rain57.4 in/yr

Elevation3,478 ft

Did You Know?

18.0% of residents are foreign-born.