Grenoble, France

Full City Profile

2.4 /5.0

C Fair

158,552 Population 22,650/sq mi density

715 ft Elevation 218 meters

45°F Avg Temperature 7°C

Overall

2.4 / 5.0

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

Economy

1.5 / 5.0

$23,911 median income, 13.8% unemployment

Affordability

3.3 / 5.0

$144,800 home value, $724/mo rent

Grenoble, France

At a Glance

Median Income

$23,911

68% below

Home Value

$144,800

49% below

Median Rent

$724/mo

38% below

29.2% of income on rent

Unemployment

13.8%

283% above

21.0% poverty rate

Avg Temperature

45°F

291 sunny days/yr

Is Grenoble a Good Place to Live?

2.4 / 5.0 - Fair

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

Economy & Jobs

Grenoble residents earn a median household income of $23,911 , which is 68% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate stands at 13.8% (283% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,114 business establishments, including 543 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Grenoble is $144,800 , 49% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $724/month, with 29.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Climate & Weather

Grenoble has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population158,552

Density22,650/mi²

Foreign Born18.9%

Economy

Median Income$23,911

Per Capita

Unemployment13.8%

Poverty21.0%

Housing

Home Value$144,800

Rent$724

Ownership

Housing Units63,421

Rent Burden29.2%

Climate

Avg Temp45°F

Sunny Days291/yr

Rain58.3 in/yr

Elevation715 ft

Did You Know?

18.9% of residents are foreign-born.

There are 543 restaurants in the area.