Roussillon, France

Full City Profile

2.5 /5.0

C+ Fair

8,082 Population 1,800/sq mi density

712 ft Elevation 217 meters

56°F Avg Temperature 13°C

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Overall

2.5 / 5.0

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

Economy

1.5 / 5.0

$22,766 median income, 14.5% unemployment

Affordability

3.5 / 5.0

$129,400 home value, $647/mo rent

Roussillon, France

At a Glance

Median Income

$22,766

70% below

Home Value

$129,400

54% below

Median Rent

$647/mo

44% below

29.0% of income on rent

Unemployment

14.5%

303% above

20.0% poverty rate

Avg Temperature

56°F

261 sunny days/yr

Is Roussillon a Good Place to Live?

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2.5 / 5.0 — Fair

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

Economy & Jobs

Roussillon residents earn a median household income of $22,766 , which is 70% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate stands at 14.5% (303% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 485 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Roussillon is $129,400 , 54% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $647/month, with 29.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Climate & Weather

Roussillon has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 261 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population8,082

Density1,800/mi²

Foreign Born14.5%

Economy

Median Income$22,766

Per Capita

Unemployment14.5%

Poverty20.0%

Housing

Home Value$129,400

Rent$647

Ownership

Housing Units3,233

Rent Burden29.0%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F

Sunny Days261/yr

Rain35.0 in/yr

Elevation712 ft

Did You Know?

14.5% of residents are foreign-born.