Le Puy-en-Velay, France

Full City Profile

2.8 /5.0

C+ Fair

22,718 Population 3,506/sq mi density

2,100 ft Elevation 640 meters

52°F Avg Temperature 11°C

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Overall

2.8 / 5.0

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

Economy

1.5 / 5.0

$22,118 median income, 15.2% unemployment

Affordability

4.1 / 5.0

$100,200 home value, $501/mo rent

Le Puy-en-Velay, France

At a Glance

Median Income

$22,118

71% below

Home Value

$100,200

64% below

Median Rent

$501/mo

57% below

29.2% of income on rent

Unemployment

15.2%

322% above

21.0% poverty rate

Avg Temperature

52°F

266 sunny days/yr

Is Le Puy-en-Velay a Good Place to Live?

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2.8 / 5.0 — Fair

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

Economy & Jobs

Le Puy-en-Velay residents earn a median household income of $22,118 , which is 71% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate stands at 15.2% (322% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,363 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Le Puy-en-Velay is $100,200 , 64% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $501/month, with 29.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Climate & Weather

Le Puy-en-Velay has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 266 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population22,718

Density3,506/mi²

Foreign Born11.4%

Economy

Median Income$22,118

Per Capita

Unemployment15.2%

Poverty21.0%

Housing

Home Value$100,200

Rent$501

Ownership

Housing Units9,087

Rent Burden29.2%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F

Sunny Days266/yr

Rain27.1 in/yr

Elevation2,100 ft

Did You Know?

11.4% of residents are foreign-born.