Espelette, France

Full City Profile

2.9 /5.0

C+ Fair

2,032 Population 196/sq mi density

259 ft Elevation 79 meters

60°F Avg Temperature 15°C

C+

Overall

2.9 / 5.0

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

Economy

2.0 / 5.0

$25,337 median income, 10.3% unemployment

B+

Affordability

3.7 / 5.0

$132,800 home value, $664/mo rent

Espelette, France

At a Glance

Median Income

$25,337

66% below

Home Value

$132,800

53% below

Median Rent

$664/mo

43% below

27.2% of income on rent

Unemployment

10.3%

186% above

11.0% poverty rate

Avg Temperature

60°F

278 sunny days/yr

Is Espelette a Good Place to Live?

C+

2.9 / 5.0 - Fair

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

Economy & Jobs

Espelette residents earn a median household income of $25,337 , which is 66% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate stands at 10.3% (186% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 122 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Espelette is $132,800 , 53% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $664/month, with 27.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Climate & Weather

Espelette has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 278 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 62.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,032

Density196/mi²

Foreign Born3.7%

Economy

Median Income$25,337

Per Capita

Unemployment10.3%

Poverty11.0%

Housing

B+

Home Value$132,800

Rent$664

Ownership

Housing Units813

Rent Burden27.2%

Climate

Avg Temp60°F

Sunny Days278/yr

Rain62.1 in/yr

Elevation259 ft