Living in Échirolles
Échirolles is a large municipality in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, home to 36,840 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are outdoor and mountain lovers (top 19%, #1,820 of 9,925), digital natives (top 20%, #275 of 1,409), commuters (top 22%, #583 of 2,729).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Échirolles
- The landscape belongs to the Alps.
- It is part of Greater Grenoble, 4 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 8 h 45 min and sets around 16:58; in late June it sets around 21:28.
How Échirolles ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in France. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, demographics, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, mobility and connectivity, safety and community and taxes and wealth (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In France | In Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 45 | #4,272 of 9,816 | #1067 of 1457 | Map |
| Low-income household | 22 | #1,786 of 3,678 | #240 of 483 | Map |
| Low-income family | 34 | #1,557 of 3,647 | #276 of 481 | Map |
| Single parent | 43 | #669 of 2,165 | #148 of 266 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 53 | #3,812 of 5,314 | #672 of 736 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 51 | #3,266 of 5,314 | #634 of 736 | Map |
| Early retiree | 50 | #3,404 of 4,351 | #561 of 582 | Map |
| Single professional | 57 | #383 of 1,313 | #59 of 192 | Map |
| Young professional | 62 | #341 of 1,303 | #51 of 190 | Map |
| DINKS | 62 | #352 of 695 | #44 of 78 | Map |
| Remote worker | 46 | #1,813 of 2,182 | #245 of 267 | Map |
| Commuter | 69 | #583 of 2,729 | #143 of 469 | Map |
| Car-free household | 65 | #266 of 1,198 | #28 of 180 | Map |
| Student | 79 | #131 of 549 | #18 of 60 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 37 | #1,068 of 3,647 | #192 of 481 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 16 | #4,329 of 5,364 | #697 of 740 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 59 | #335 of 1,206 | #42 of 178 | Map |
| Expat professional | 65 | #772 of 2,182 | #159 of 267 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 59 | #2,488 of 5,314 | #629 of 736 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 8 | #11,587 of 11,778 | #1744 of 1747 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 35 | #1,820 of 9,925 | #773 of 1466 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 0 | #11,117 of 11,778 | #1685 of 1747 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 23 | #9,357 of 9,925 | #1464 of 1466 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 68 | #1,457 of 34,999 | #335 of 4035 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 61 | #2,608 of 5,364 | #524 of 740 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 39 | #3,345 of 5,364 | #681 of 740 | Map |
| Digital native | 59 | #275 of 1,409 | #36 of 207 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Le Pont-de-Claix 2 km
- Seyssins 3 km
- Eybens 3 km
- Grenoble 4 km
- Seyssinet-Pariset 4 km
- Claix 4 km
- Saint-Martin-d'Hères 5 km
- Fontaine 6 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.