Rivesaltes, France

Full City Profile

2.4 /5.0

C Fair

8,836 Population 796/sq mi density

95 ft Elevation 29 meters

60°F Avg Temperature 15°C

Overall

2.4 / 5.0

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

Economy

1.5 / 5.0

$21,762 median income, 17.0% unemployment

Affordability

3.4 / 5.0

$127,400 home value, $637/mo rent

Rivesaltes, France

At a Glance

Median Income

$21,762

71% below

Home Value

$127,400

55% below

Median Rent

$637/mo

45% below

29.2% of income on rent

Unemployment

17.0%

372% above

21.0% poverty rate

Avg Temperature

60°F

297 sunny days/yr

Is Rivesaltes a Good Place to Live?

2.4 / 5.0 — Fair

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

Economy & Jobs

Rivesaltes residents earn a median household income of $21,762 , which is 71% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate stands at 17.0% (372% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 530 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Rivesaltes is $127,400 , 55% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $637/month, with 29.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Climate & Weather

Rivesaltes has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population8,836

Density796/mi²

Foreign Born9.3%

Economy

Median Income$21,762

Per Capita

Unemployment17.0%

Poverty21.0%

Housing

Home Value$127,400

Rent$637

Ownership

Housing Units3,534

Rent Burden29.2%

Climate

Avg Temp60°F

Sunny Days297/yr

Rain21.3 in/yr

Elevation95 ft