Behren-lès-Forbach, France

Full City Profile

2.2 /5.0

C Fair

10,225 Population 4,778/sq mi density

1,047 ft Elevation 319 meters

53°F Avg Temperature 12°C

Overall

2.2 / 5.0

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

Economy

1.0 / 5.0

$17,032 median income, 23.2% unemployment

Affordability

3.5 / 5.0

$97,200 home value, $486/mo rent

Behren-lès-Forbach, France

At a Glance

Median Income

$17,032

77% below

Home Value

$97,200

66% below

Median Rent

$486/mo

58% below

32.4% of income on rent

Unemployment

23.2%

544% above

37.0% poverty rate

Avg Temperature

53°F

233 sunny days/yr

Is Behren-lès-Forbach a Good Place to Live?

2.2 / 5.0 — Fair

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

Economy & Jobs

Behren-lès-Forbach residents earn a median household income of $17,032 , which is 77% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate stands at 23.2% (544% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 37.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 614 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Behren-lès-Forbach is $97,200 , 66% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $486/month, with 32.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Climate & Weather

Behren-lès-Forbach has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 233 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population10,225

Density4,778/mi²

Foreign Born26.9%

Economy

Median Income$17,032

Per Capita

Unemployment23.2%

Poverty37.0%

Housing

Home Value$97,200

Rent$486

Ownership

Housing Units4,090

Rent Burden32.4%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F

Sunny Days233/yr

Rain44.1 in/yr

Elevation1,047 ft

Did You Know?

26.9% of residents are foreign-born.