Rive-de-Gier, France

Full City Profile

2.6 /5.0

C+ Fair

14,852 Population 5,248/sq mi density

817 ft Elevation 249 meters

53°F Avg Temperature 12°C

C+

Overall

2.6 / 5.0

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

Economy

1.4 / 5.0

$20,866 median income, 16.9% unemployment

B+

Affordability

3.8 / 5.0

$105,000 home value, $525/mo rent

Rive-de-Gier, France

At a Glance

Median Income

$20,866

72% below

Home Value

$105,000

63% below

Median Rent

$525/mo

55% below

29.6% of income on rent

Unemployment

16.9%

369% above

23.0% poverty rate

Avg Temperature

53°F

258 sunny days/yr

Is Rive-de-Gier 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

Rive-de-Gier residents earn a median household income of $20,866 , which is 72% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate stands at 16.9% (369% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 891 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Rive-de-Gier is $105,000 , 63% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $525/month, with 29.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Climate & Weather

Rive-de-Gier has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population14,852

Density5,248/mi²

Foreign Born17.5%

Economy

Median Income$20,866

Per Capita

Unemployment16.9%

Poverty23.0%

Housing

B+

Home Value$105,000

Rent$525

Ownership

Housing Units5,941

Rent Burden29.6%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F

Sunny Days258/yr

Rain37.3 in/yr

Elevation817 ft

Did You Know?

17.5% of residents are foreign-born.