Bessenay, France

Full City Profile

3.6 /5.0

B+ Good

2,138 Population 1,407/sq mi density

1,355 ft Elevation 413 meters

55°F Avg Temperature 13°C

B+

Overall

3.6 / 5.0

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

C+

Economy

2.8 / 5.0

$26,460 median income, 6.6% unemployment

Affordability

4.4 / 5.0

$108,400 home value, $542/mo rent

Bessenay, France

At a Glance

Median Income

$26,460

65% below

Home Value

$108,400

62% below

Median Rent

$542/mo

53% below

25.0% of income on rent

Unemployment

6.6%

83% above

0.1% poverty rate

Avg Temperature

55°F

258 sunny days/yr

Is Bessenay a Good Place to Live?

B+

3.6 / 5.0 — Good

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

Economy & Jobs

Bessenay residents earn a median household income of $26,460 , which is 65% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate stands at 6.6% (83% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 128 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Bessenay is $108,400 , 62% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $542/month, with 25.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Climate & Weather

Bessenay has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,138

Density1,407/mi²

Foreign Born3.7%

Economy

C+

Median Income$26,460

Per Capita

Unemployment6.6%

Poverty0.1%

Housing

Home Value$108,400

Rent$542

Ownership

Housing Units855

Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F

Sunny Days258/yr

Rain35.0 in/yr

Elevation1,355 ft