Pontarlier, France

Full City Profile

2.6 /5.0

C+ Fair

20,313 Population 1,272/sq mi density

2,736 ft Elevation 834 meters

48°F Avg Temperature 9°C

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Overall

2.6 / 5.0

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

Economy

2.0 / 5.0

$27,086 median income, 11.7% unemployment

Affordability

3.3 / 5.0

$163,800 home value, $819/mo rent

Pontarlier, France

At a Glance

Median Income

$27,086

64% below

Home Value

$163,800

42% below

Median Rent

$819/mo

30% below

27.4% of income on rent

Unemployment

11.7%

225% above

12.0% poverty rate

Avg Temperature

48°F

239 sunny days/yr

Is Pontarlier a Good Place to Live?

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2.6 / 5.0 — Fair

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

Economy & Jobs

Pontarlier residents earn a median household income of $27,086 , which is 64% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate stands at 11.7% (225% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,219 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Pontarlier is $163,800 , 42% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $819/month, with 27.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Climate & Weather

Pontarlier has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 239 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 66.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population20,313

Density1,272/mi²

Foreign Born13.3%

Economy

Median Income$27,086

Per Capita

Unemployment11.7%

Poverty12.0%

Housing

Home Value$163,800

Rent$819

Ownership

Housing Units8,125

Rent Burden27.4%

Climate

Avg Temp48°F

Sunny Days239/yr

Rain66.0 in/yr

Elevation2,736 ft

Did You Know?

13.3% of residents are foreign-born.