Les Houches, France

Full City Profile

1.9 /5.0

D Poor

2,985 Population 66/sq mi density

3,406 ft Elevation 1,038 meters

40°F Avg Temperature 4°C

Overall

1.9 / 5.0

Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

C+

Economy

2.6 / 5.0

$26,233 median income, 4.7% unemployment

Affordability

1.3 / 5.0

$249,800 home value, $1,249/mo rent

Les Houches, France

At a Glance

Median Income

$26,233

65% below

Home Value

$249,800

11% below

Median Rent

$1,249/mo

7% above

28.2% of income on rent

Unemployment

4.7%

31% above

16.0% poverty rate

Avg Temperature

40°F

231 sunny days/yr

Is Les Houches a Good Place to Live?

1.9 / 5.0 — Poor

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

Economy & Jobs

Les Houches residents earn a median household income of $26,233 , which is 65% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7% (31% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 179 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Les Houches is $249,800 , 11% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,249/month, with 28.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Climate & Weather

Les Houches has an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. The area gets 231 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,985

Density66/mi²

Foreign Born19.7%

Economy

C+

Median Income$26,233

Per Capita

Unemployment4.7%

Poverty16.0%

Housing

Home Value$249,800

Rent$1,249

Ownership

Housing Units1,194

Rent Burden28.2%

Climate

Avg Temp40°F

Sunny Days231/yr

Rain58.1 in/yr

Elevation3,406 ft

Did You Know?

19.7% of residents are foreign-born.