Saint-Étienne, France

Full City Profile

2.4 /5.0

C Fair

176,280 Population 5,709/sq mi density

1,736 ft Elevation 529 meters

53°F Avg Temperature 12°C

Overall

2.4 / 5.0

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

Economy

1.1 / 5.0

$20,531 median income, 19.6% unemployment

B+

Affordability

3.7 / 5.0

$106,800 home value, $534/mo rent

Saint-Étienne, France

At a Glance

Median Income

$20,531

73% below

Home Value

$106,800

62% below

Median Rent

$534/mo

54% below

30.6% of income on rent

Unemployment

19.6%

444% above

28.0% poverty rate

Avg Temperature

53°F

258 sunny days/yr

Is Saint-Étienne a Good Place to Live?

2.4 / 5.0 — Fair

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

Economy & Jobs

Saint-Étienne residents earn a median household income of $20,531 , which is 73% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate stands at 19.6% (444% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 28.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 558 business establishments, including 209 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Saint-Étienne is $106,800 , 62% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $534/month, with 30.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Climate & Weather

Saint-Étienne 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

Population176,280

Density5,709/mi²

Foreign Born18.8%

Economy

Median Income$20,531

Per Capita

Unemployment19.6%

Poverty28.0%

Housing

B+

Home Value$106,800

Rent$534

Ownership

Housing Units70,512

Rent Burden30.6%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F

Sunny Days258/yr

Rain37.3 in/yr

Elevation1,736 ft

Did You Know?

18.8% of residents are foreign-born.

There are 209 restaurants in the area.