Benfeld, France

Full City Profile

2.8 /5.0

C+ Fair

5,199 Population 1,120/sq mi density

528 ft Elevation 161 meters

55°F Avg Temperature 13°C

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Overall

2.8 / 5.0

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

Economy

2.2 / 5.0

$24,646 median income, 8.2% unemployment

Affordability

3.5 / 5.0

$139,000 home value, $695/mo rent

Benfeld, France

At a Glance

Median Income

$24,646

67% below

Home Value

$139,000

51% below

Median Rent

$695/mo

40% below

27.4% of income on rent

Unemployment

8.2%

128% above

12.0% poverty rate

Avg Temperature

55°F

242 sunny days/yr

Is Benfeld a Good Place to Live?

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2.8 / 5.0 - Fair

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

Economy & Jobs

Benfeld residents earn a median household income of $24,646 , which is 67% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate stands at 8.2% (128% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 312 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Benfeld is $139,000 , 51% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $695/month, with 27.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Climate & Weather

Benfeld has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 242 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population5,199

Density1,120/mi²

Foreign Born8.2%

Economy

Median Income$24,646

Per Capita

Unemployment8.2%

Poverty12.0%

Housing

Home Value$139,000

Rent$695

Ownership

Housing Units2,080

Rent Burden27.4%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F

Sunny Days242/yr

Rain34.6 in/yr

Elevation528 ft