La Roche-sur-Yon, France

Full City Profile

2.7 /5.0

C+ Fair

59,410 Population 1,758/sq mi density

240 ft Elevation 73 meters

57°F Avg Temperature 14°C

C+

Overall

2.7 / 5.0

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

Economy

1.8 / 5.0

$24,095 median income, 13.2% unemployment

B+

Affordability

3.7 / 5.0

$127,600 home value, $638/mo rent

La Roche-sur-Yon, France

At a Glance

Median Income

$24,095

68% below

Home Value

$127,600

55% below

Median Rent

$638/mo

45% below

28.0% of income on rent

Unemployment

13.2%

267% above

15.0% poverty rate

Avg Temperature

57°F

272 sunny days/yr

Is La Roche-sur-Yon 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

La Roche-sur-Yon residents earn a median household income of $24,095 , which is 68% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate stands at 13.2% (267% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,565 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in La Roche-sur-Yon is $127,600 , 55% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $638/month, with 28.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Climate & Weather

La Roche-sur-Yon has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 272 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population59,410

Density1,758/mi²

Foreign Born7.2%

Economy

Median Income$24,095

Per Capita

Unemployment13.2%

Poverty15.0%

Housing

B+

Home Value$127,600

Rent$638

Ownership

Housing Units23,764

Rent Burden28.0%

Climate

Avg Temp57°F

Sunny Days272/yr

Rain44.1 in/yr

Elevation240 ft