Velāppākkam, India

Full City Profile

2.6 /5.0

C+ Fair

8,174 Population 31/sq mi density

591 ft Elevation 180 meters

82°F Avg Temperature 28°C

C+

Overall

2.6 / 5.0

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

C+

Economy

2.8 / 5.0

$3,300 median income, 4.8% unemployment

Affordability

2.4 / 5.0

$25,000 home value, $55/mo rent

Velāppākkam, India

At a Glance

Median Income

$3,300

96% below

$3,350 per capita

Home Value

$25,000

91% below

Median Rent

$55/mo

95% below

26.7% of income on rent

Unemployment

4.8%

33% above

8.5% poverty rate

Avg Temperature

82°F

266 sunny days/yr

Is Velāppākkam a Good Place to Live?

C+

2.6 / 5.0 — Fair

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

Economy & Jobs

Velāppākkam residents earn a median household income of $3,300 , which is 96% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $3,350. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (33% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 147 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Velāppākkam is $25,000 , 91% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $55/month, with 26.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Climate & Weather

Velāppākkam has an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 266 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population8,174

Median Age33.0 yrs

Density31/mi²

Foreign Born0.5%

Economy

C+

Median Income$3,300

Per Capita$3,350

Unemployment4.8%

Poverty8.5%

Avg Weekly Wage$64

Housing

Home Value$25,000

Rent$55

Ownership

Housing Units3,270

Rent Burden26.7%

Climate

Avg Temp82°F

Sunny Days266/yr

Rain38.6 in/yr

Elevation591 ft