Belfort, France

Full City Profile

2.3 /5.0

C Fair

54,562 Population 8,267/sq mi density

1,188 ft Elevation 362 meters

53°F Avg Temperature 12°C

Overall

2.3 / 5.0

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

Economy

1.1 / 5.0

$20,358 median income, 19.9% unemployment

B+

Affordability

3.6 / 5.0

$112,600 home value, $563/mo rent

Belfort, France

At a Glance

Median Income

$20,358

73% below

Home Value

$112,600

60% below

Median Rent

$563/mo

52% below

30.8% of income on rent

Unemployment

19.9%

453% above

29.0% poverty rate

Avg Temperature

53°F

238 sunny days/yr

Is Belfort a Good Place to Live?

2.3 / 5.0 - Fair

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

Economy & Jobs

Belfort residents earn a median household income of $20,358 , which is 73% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate stands at 19.9% (453% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 29.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,274 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Belfort is $112,600 , 60% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $563/month, with 30.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Climate & Weather

Belfort has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 238 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population54,562

Density8,267/mi²

Foreign Born17.5%

Economy

Median Income$20,358

Per Capita

Unemployment19.9%

Poverty29.0%

Housing

B+

Home Value$112,600

Rent$563

Ownership

Housing Units21,825

Rent Burden30.8%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F

Sunny Days238/yr

Rain46.6 in/yr

Elevation1,188 ft

Did You Know?

17.5% of residents are foreign-born.