Chandigarh, India

Full City Profile

2.2 /5.0

C Fair

970,602 Population 22,049/sq mi density

1,152 ft Elevation 351 meters

74°F Avg Temperature 24°C

Overall

2.2 / 5.0

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

C+

Economy

2.7 / 5.0

$4,500 median income, 7.0% unemployment

Affordability

1.6 / 5.0

$40,000 home value, $80/mo rent

Chandigarh, India

At a Glance

Median Income

$4,500

94% below

$4,800 per capita

Home Value

$40,000

86% below

Median Rent

$80/mo

93% below

26.0% of income on rent

Unemployment

7.0%

94% above

5.0% poverty rate

Avg Temperature

74°F

264 sunny days/yr

Is Chandigarh a Good Place to Live?

2.2 / 5.0 — Fair

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

Economy & Jobs

Chandigarh residents earn a median household income of $4,500 , which is 94% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $4,800. The unemployment rate stands at 7.0% (94% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 183 business establishments, including 47 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Chandigarh is $40,000 , 86% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $80/month, with 26.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Climate & Weather

Chandigarh has an average annual temperature of 74°F (24°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 264 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population970,602

Median Age30.0 yrs

Density22,049/mi²

Foreign Born1.0%

Economy

C+

Median Income$4,500

Per Capita$4,800

Unemployment7.0%

Poverty5.0%

Avg Weekly Wage$92

Housing

Home Value$40,000

Rent$80

Ownership

Housing Units388,241

Rent Burden26.0%

Climate

Avg Temp74°F

Sunny Days264/yr

Rain39.7 in/yr

Elevation1,152 ft

Did You Know?

Chandigarh was founded in 1953.