Salses-le-Château, France

Full City Profile

2.5 /5.0

C+ Fair

2,740 Population 100/sq mi density

43 ft Elevation 13 meters

60°F Avg Temperature 15°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

$22,021 median income, 16.1% unemployment

Affordability

3.5 / 5.0

$124,600 home value, $623/mo rent

Salses-le-Château, France

At a Glance

Median Income

$22,021

71% below

Home Value

$124,600

56% below

Median Rent

$623/mo

46% below

29.0% of income on rent

Unemployment

16.1%

347% above

20.0% poverty rate

Avg Temperature

60°F

297 sunny days/yr

Is Salses-le-Château 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

Salses-le-Château residents earn a median household income of $22,021 , which is 71% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate stands at 16.1% (347% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 164 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Salses-le-Château is $124,600 , 56% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $623/month, with 29.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Climate & Weather

Salses-le-Château 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

Population2,740

Density100/mi²

Foreign Born5.8%

Economy

Median Income$22,021

Per Capita

Unemployment16.1%

Poverty20.0%

Housing

Home Value$124,600

Rent$623

Ownership

Housing Units1,096

Rent Burden29.0%

Climate

Avg Temp60°F

Sunny Days297/yr

Rain21.3 in/yr

Elevation43 ft