Good to know
Good to Know
- Over half the housing stock comprises secondary residences for holiday visitors, creating a transient feel despite permanent resident base.
- The village relies heavily on seasonal tourism (winter sports and summer hiking), which shapes local business activity and employment patterns.
- Foreign resident population is small (6%) and relatively stable; the community is predominantly French.
Trend
Population declining slightly (-0.95% annual average growth); village attracts permanent residents primarily in retirement age
Population
- Total
- 837
- Note
- Official 2022 Census figure; estimates for 2026 range from 824-834
Key Demographics
- Gender
- 49% female, 51% male
- Notable Feature
- High proportion of secondary residences (over 50% of housing stock); tourism-dependent economy
- Age Distribution
- Aging population with significant retiree presence (25%+); aging index of 233 seniors per 100 youth
Foreign Born Percentage
- Percentage
- 6
- Absolute Count
- 51
- Note
- Foreign nationals resident in the commune
Economic Characteristics
- Average Income
- €22,270
- Primary Industry
- Tourism (winter sports, thermal spas, hiking)
- Median Household Income
- €24,393
- Employment Note
- Low unemployment (3%, below national average of 8%)
Business And Tech Presence
- Summary
- Limited explicit tech startup presence; economy dominated by tourism and seasonal service industries
- Note
- Saint-Lary is primarily a mountain resort town with tourism as the dominant economic activity; no evidence of significant tech hub or startup cluster
Notable Entities
- Altiservice (ski resort management company)
- i-TECHGroup (LiDAR drone services, based in nearby Béarn region)
AI-generated estimateData refreshed July 2026
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Data last updated July 2026 · Verify anything important.