Bessancourt, France

Full City Profile

2.6 /5.0

C+ Fair

8,026 Population 3,249/sq mi density

266 ft Elevation 81 meters

53°F Avg Temperature 12°C

C+

Overall

2.6 / 5.0

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

Economy

2.4 / 5.0

$28,922 median income, 8.3% unemployment

C+

Affordability

2.9 / 5.0

$194,600 home value, $973/mo rent

Bessancourt, France

At a Glance

Median Income

$28,922

62% below

Home Value

$194,600

31% below

Median Rent

$973/mo

16% below

27.0% of income on rent

Unemployment

8.3%

131% above

10.0% poverty rate

Avg Temperature

53°F

234 sunny days/yr

Is Bessancourt a Good Place to Live?

C+

2.6 / 5.0 — Fair

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

Economy & Jobs

Bessancourt residents earn a median household income of $28,922 , which is 62% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate stands at 8.3% (131% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 482 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Bessancourt is $194,600 , 31% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $973/month, with 27.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Climate & Weather

Bessancourt has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 234 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population8,026

Density3,249/mi²

Foreign Born14.7%

Economy

Median Income$28,922

Per Capita

Unemployment8.3%

Poverty10.0%

Housing

C+

Home Value$194,600

Rent$973

Ownership

Housing Units3,210

Rent Burden27.0%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F

Sunny Days234/yr

Rain35.2 in/yr

Elevation266 ft

Did You Know?

14.7% of residents are foreign-born.