Alençon, France

Full City Profile

2.4 /5.0

C Fair

30,786 Population 7,472/sq mi density

482 ft Elevation 147 meters

53°F Avg Temperature 12°C

Overall

2.4 / 5.0

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

Economy

1.1 / 5.0

$20,758 median income, 19.4% unemployment

B+

Affordability

3.7 / 5.0

$109,200 home value, $546/mo rent

Alençon, France

At a Glance

Median Income

$20,758

72% below

Home Value

$109,200

61% below

Median Rent

$546/mo

53% below

30.6% of income on rent

Unemployment

19.4%

439% above

28.0% poverty rate

Avg Temperature

53°F

224 sunny days/yr

Is Alençon a Good Place to Live?

2.4 / 5.0 - Fair

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

Economy & Jobs

Alençon residents earn a median household income of $20,758 , which is 72% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate stands at 19.4% (439% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 28.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,847 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Alençon is $109,200 , 61% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $546/month, with 30.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Climate & Weather

Alençon has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 224 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population30,786

Density7,472/mi²

Foreign Born10.8%

Economy

Median Income$20,758

Per Capita

Unemployment19.4%

Poverty28.0%

Housing

B+

Home Value$109,200

Rent$546

Ownership

Housing Units12,314

Rent Burden30.6%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F

Sunny Days224/yr

Rain36.4 in/yr

Elevation482 ft

Did You Know?

10.8% of residents are foreign-born.