Gap, France

Full City Profile

2.7 /5.0

C+ Fair

42,715 Population 1,002/sq mi density

2,431 ft Elevation 741 meters

48°F Avg Temperature 9°C

C+

Overall

2.7 / 5.0

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

Economy

1.8 / 5.0

$24,062 median income, 11.4% unemployment

B+

Affordability

3.5 / 5.0

$133,400 home value, $667/mo rent

Gap, France

At a Glance

Median Income

$24,062

68% below

Home Value

$133,400

53% below

Median Rent

$667/mo

43% below

28.0% of income on rent

Unemployment

11.4%

217% above

15.0% poverty rate

Avg Temperature

48°F

263 sunny days/yr

Is Gap a Good Place to Live?

C+

2.7 / 5.0 — Fair

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

Economy & Jobs

Gap residents earn a median household income of $24,062 , which is 68% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate stands at 11.4% (217% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,563 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Gap is $133,400 , 53% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $667/month, with 28.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Climate & Weather

Gap has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 263 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population42,715

Density1,002/mi²

Foreign Born8.1%

Economy

Median Income$24,062

Per Capita

Unemployment11.4%

Poverty15.0%

Housing

B+

Home Value$133,400

Rent$667

Ownership

Housing Units17,086

Rent Burden28.0%

Climate

Avg Temp48°F

Sunny Days263/yr

Rain40.3 in/yr

Elevation2,431 ft