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La Roche-sur-Foron, France

Full City Profile

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
10,026 Population 1,447/sq mi density
1,873 ft Elevation 571 meters
44°F Avg Temperature 7°C
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$30,964 median income, 8.6% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$180,200 home value, $901/mo rent

La Roche-sur-Foron, France

At a Glance

Median Income
$30,964
59% below
Home Value
$180,200
36% below
Median Rent
$901/mo
23% below
27.2% of income on rent
Unemployment
8.6%
139% above
11.0% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
44°F
278 sunny days/yr

Is La Roche-sur-Foron a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

La Roche-sur-Foron residents earn a median household income of $30,964 , which is 59% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate stands at 8.6% (139% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 602 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in La Roche-sur-Foron is $180,200 , 36% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $901/month, with 27.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Climate & Weather

La Roche-sur-Foron has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 278 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 88.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population10,026
Density1,447/mi²
Foreign Born12.8%

Economy

C
Median Income$30,964
Per Capita
Unemployment8.6%
Poverty11.0%

Housing

B
Home Value$180,200
Rent$901
Ownership
Housing Units4,010
Rent Burden27.2%

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Sunny Days278/yr
Rain88.1 in/yr
Elevation1,873 ft

Did You Know?

12.8% of residents are foreign-born.