Arques, France

Full City Profile

2.4 /5.0

C Fair

9,551 Population 786/sq mi density

30 ft Elevation 9 meters

53°F Avg Temperature 12°C

Overall

2.4 / 5.0

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

Economy

1.5 / 5.0

$21,157 median income, 17.9% unemployment

Affordability

3.4 / 5.0

$123,600 home value, $618/mo rent

Arques, France

At a Glance

Median Income

$21,157

72% below

Home Value

$123,600

56% below

Median Rent

$618/mo

47% below

29.0% of income on rent

Unemployment

17.9%

397% above

20.0% poverty rate

Avg Temperature

53°F

217 sunny days/yr

Is Arques a Good Place to Live?

2.4 / 5.0 - Fair

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

Economy & Jobs

Arques residents earn a median household income of $21,157 , which is 72% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate stands at 17.9% (397% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 573 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Arques is $123,600 , 56% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $618/month, with 29.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Climate & Weather

Arques has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 217 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population9,551

Density786/mi²

Foreign Born2.2%

Economy

Median Income$21,157

Per Capita

Unemployment17.9%

Poverty20.0%

Housing

Home Value$123,600

Rent$618

Ownership

Housing Units3,820

Rent Burden29.0%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F

Sunny Days217/yr

Rain36.5 in/yr

Elevation30 ft