Val Thorens, France

Full City Profile

3.0 /5.0

B Good

2,500 Population 91/sq mi density

7,654 ft Elevation 2,333 meters

54°F Avg Temperature 12°C

Overall

3.0 / 5.0

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

C+

Economy

2.9 / 5.0

$25,088 median income, 2.2% unemployment

Affordability

3.1 / 5.0

$158,600 home value, $793/mo rent

Val Thorens, France

At a Glance

Median Income

$25,088

67% below

Home Value

$158,600

44% below

Median Rent

$793/mo

32% below

28.2% of income on rent

Unemployment

2.2%

39% below

16.0% poverty rate

Avg Temperature

54°F

275 sunny days/yr

Is Val Thorens a Good Place to Live?

3.0 / 5.0 — Good

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

Economy & Jobs

Val Thorens residents earn a median household income of $25,088 , which is 67% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 150 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Val Thorens is $158,600 , 44% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $793/month, with 28.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Climate & Weather

Val Thorens has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 88.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,500

Density91/mi²

Foreign Born5.3%

Economy

C+

Median Income$25,088

Per Capita

Unemployment2.2%

Poverty16.0%

Housing

Home Value$158,600

Rent$793

Ownership

Housing Units1,000

Rent Burden28.2%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F

Sunny Days275/yr

Rain88.8 in/yr

Elevation7,654 ft