Megève, France

Full City Profile

2.4 /5.0

C Fair

5,129 Population 301/sq mi density

3,625 ft Elevation 1,105 meters

44°F Avg Temperature 7°C

Overall

2.4 / 5.0

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

C+

Economy

2.9 / 5.0

$26,438 median income, 4.2% unemployment

Affordability

1.8 / 5.0

$227,000 home value, $1,135/mo rent

Megève, France

At a Glance

Median Income

$26,438

65% below

Home Value

$227,000

19% below

Median Rent

$1,135/mo

2% below

27.4% of income on rent

Unemployment

4.2%

17% above

12.0% poverty rate

Avg Temperature

44°F

278 sunny days/yr

Is Megève a Good Place to Live?

2.4 / 5.0 — Fair

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

Economy & Jobs

Megève residents earn a median household income of $26,438 , which is 65% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 308 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Megève is $227,000 , 19% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,135/month, with 27.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Climate & Weather

Megève 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

Population5,129

Density301/mi²

Foreign Born5.3%

Economy

C+

Median Income$26,438

Per Capita

Unemployment4.2%

Poverty12.0%

Housing

Home Value$227,000

Rent$1,135

Ownership

Housing Units2,052

Rent Burden27.4%

Climate

Avg Temp44°F

Sunny Days278/yr

Rain88.1 in/yr

Elevation3,625 ft