Saugues, France

Full City Profile

3.7 /5.0

B+ Good

2,250 Population 74/sq mi density

3,186 ft Elevation 971 meters

46°F Avg Temperature 8°C

B+

Overall

3.7 / 5.0

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

C+

Economy

2.6 / 5.0

$22,010 median income, 7.9% unemployment

A+

Affordability

4.7 / 5.0

$75,800 home value, $379/mo rent

Saugues, France

At a Glance

Median Income

$22,010

71% below

Home Value

$75,800

73% below

Median Rent

$379/mo

67% below

25.0% of income on rent

Unemployment

7.9%

119% above

0.1% poverty rate

Avg Temperature

46°F

273 sunny days/yr

Is Saugues a Good Place to Live?

B+

3.7 / 5.0 — Good

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

Economy & Jobs

Saugues residents earn a median household income of $22,010 , which is 71% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate stands at 7.9% (119% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 135 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Saugues is $75,800 , 73% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $379/month, with 25.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Climate & Weather

Saugues has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,250

Density74/mi²

Foreign Born1.4%

Economy

C+

Median Income$22,010

Per Capita

Unemployment7.9%

Poverty0.1%

Housing

A+

Home Value$75,800

Rent$379

Ownership

Housing Units900

Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp46°F

Sunny Days273/yr

Rain34.8 in/yr

Elevation3,186 ft