Palaiseau, France

Full City Profile

2.6 /5.0

C+ Fair

31,987 Population 7,204/sq mi density

302 ft Elevation 92 meters

55°F Avg Temperature 13°C

C+

Overall

2.6 / 5.0

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

Economy

2.3 / 5.0

$30,856 median income, 8.8% unemployment

C+

Affordability

2.8 / 5.0

$210,400 home value, $1,052/mo rent

Palaiseau, France

At a Glance

Median Income

$30,856

59% below

Home Value

$210,400

25% below

Median Rent

$1,052/mo

10% below

27.2% of income on rent

Unemployment

8.8%

144% above

11.0% poverty rate

Avg Temperature

55°F

231 sunny days/yr

Is Palaiseau a Good Place to Live?

C+

2.6 / 5.0 - Fair

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

Economy & Jobs

Palaiseau residents earn a median household income of $30,856 , which is 59% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate stands at 8.8% (144% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,919 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Palaiseau is $210,400 , 25% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,052/month, with 27.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Climate & Weather

Palaiseau has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 231 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population31,987

Density7,204/mi²

Foreign Born16.8%

Economy

Median Income$30,856

Per Capita

Unemployment8.8%

Poverty11.0%

Housing

C+

Home Value$210,400

Rent$1,052

Ownership

Housing Units12,795

Rent Burden27.2%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F

Sunny Days231/yr

Rain32.8 in/yr

Elevation302 ft

Did You Know?

16.8% of residents are foreign-born.