Saint-Chamond, France

Full City Profile

2.5 /5.0

C+ Fair

38,014 Population 1,580/sq mi density

1,220 ft Elevation 372 meters

53°F Avg Temperature 12°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

$21,956 median income, 14.5% unemployment

Affordability

3.5 / 5.0

$124,800 home value, $624/mo rent

Saint-Chamond, France

At a Glance

Median Income

$21,956

71% below

Home Value

$124,800

56% below

Median Rent

$624/mo

46% below

29.2% of income on rent

Unemployment

14.5%

303% above

21.0% poverty rate

Avg Temperature

53°F

258 sunny days/yr

Is Saint-Chamond 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

Saint-Chamond residents earn a median household income of $21,956 , which is 71% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate stands at 14.5% (303% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,281 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Saint-Chamond is $124,800 , 56% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $624/month, with 29.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Climate & Weather

Saint-Chamond 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

Population38,014

Density1,580/mi²

Foreign Born12.7%

Economy

Median Income$21,956

Per Capita

Unemployment14.5%

Poverty21.0%

Housing

Home Value$124,800

Rent$624

Ownership

Housing Units15,206

Rent Burden29.2%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F

Sunny Days258/yr

Rain37.3 in/yr

Elevation1,220 ft

Did You Know?

12.7% of residents are foreign-born.