Béthune, France

Full City Profile

2.3 /5.0

C Fair

31,568 Population 6,908/sq mi density

121 ft Elevation 37 meters

53°F Avg Temperature 12°C

Overall

2.3 / 5.0

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

Economy

1.2 / 5.0

$20,833 median income, 18.4% unemployment

Affordability

3.3 / 5.0

$124,400 home value, $622/mo rent

Béthune, France

At a Glance

Median Income

$20,833

72% below

Home Value

$124,400

56% below

Median Rent

$622/mo

47% below

30.2% of income on rent

Unemployment

18.4%

411% above

26.0% poverty rate

Avg Temperature

53°F

217 sunny days/yr

Is Béthune a Good Place to Live?

2.3 / 5.0 — Fair

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

Economy & Jobs

Béthune residents earn a median household income of $20,833 , which is 72% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate stands at 18.4% (411% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 26.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,894 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Béthune is $124,400 , 56% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $622/month, with 30.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Climate & Weather

Béthune has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 217 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population31,568

Density6,908/mi²

Foreign Born4.6%

Economy

Median Income$20,833

Per Capita

Unemployment18.4%

Poverty26.0%

Housing

Home Value$124,400

Rent$622

Ownership

Housing Units12,627

Rent Burden30.2%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F

Sunny Days217/yr

Rain36.5 in/yr

Elevation121 ft