Saint-Gervais-les-Bains, France

Full City Profile

2.7 /5.0

C+ Fair

5,882 Population 239/sq mi density

2,756 ft Elevation 840 meters

44°F Avg Temperature 7°C

C+

Overall

2.7 / 5.0

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

C+

Economy

2.8 / 5.0

$26,611 median income, 5.5% unemployment

C+

Affordability

2.5 / 5.0

$196,000 home value, $980/mo rent

Saint-Gervais-les-Bains, France

At a Glance

Median Income

$26,611

65% below

Home Value

$196,000

30% below

Median Rent

$980/mo

16% below

27.0% of income on rent

Unemployment

5.5%

53% above

10.0% poverty rate

Avg Temperature

44°F

278 sunny days/yr

Is Saint-Gervais-les-Bains a Good Place to Live?

C+

2.7 / 5.0 — Fair

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

Economy & Jobs

Saint-Gervais-les-Bains residents earn a median household income of $26,611 , which is 65% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate stands at 5.5% (53% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 353 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Saint-Gervais-les-Bains is $196,000 , 30% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $980/month, with 27.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Climate & Weather

Saint-Gervais-les-Bains has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 278 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 88.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population5,882

Density239/mi²

Foreign Born7.7%

Economy

C+

Median Income$26,611

Per Capita

Unemployment5.5%

Poverty10.0%

Housing

C+

Home Value$196,000

Rent$980

Ownership

Housing Units2,353

Rent Burden27.0%

Climate

Avg Temp44°F

Sunny Days278/yr

Rain88.1 in/yr

Elevation2,756 ft