La Rochelle, France

Full City Profile

2.3 /5.0

C Fair

76,810 Population 6,995/sq mi density

43 ft Elevation 13 meters

58°F Avg Temperature 14°C

Overall

2.3 / 5.0

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

Economy

1.7 / 5.0

$23,976 median income, 16.8% unemployment

C+

Affordability

2.9 / 5.0

$159,200 home value, $796/mo rent

La Rochelle, France

At a Glance

Median Income

$23,976

68% below

Home Value

$159,200

44% below

Median Rent

$796/mo

32% below

28.6% of income on rent

Unemployment

16.8%

367% above

18.0% poverty rate

Avg Temperature

58°F

270 sunny days/yr

Is La Rochelle a Good Place to Live?

2.3 / 5.0 — Fair

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

Economy & Jobs

La Rochelle residents earn a median household income of $23,976 , which is 68% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate stands at 16.8% (367% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 563 business establishments, including 280 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in La Rochelle is $159,200 , 44% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $796/month, with 28.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Climate & Weather

La Rochelle has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population76,810

Density6,995/mi²

Foreign Born8.1%

Economy

Median Income$23,976

Per Capita

Unemployment16.8%

Poverty18.0%

Housing

C+

Home Value$159,200

Rent$796

Ownership

Housing Units30,724

Rent Burden28.6%

Climate

Avg Temp58°F

Sunny Days270/yr

Rain54.1 in/yr

Elevation43 ft

Did You Know?

There are 280 restaurants in the area.