Bitche, France

Full City Profile

2.6 /5.0

C+ Fair

5,668 Population 357/sq mi density

1,148 ft Elevation 350 meters

52°F Avg Temperature 11°C

C+

Overall

2.6 / 5.0

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

Economy

1.4 / 5.0

$21,254 median income, 13.8% unemployment

B+

Affordability

3.9 / 5.0

$106,000 home value, $530/mo rent

Bitche, France

At a Glance

Median Income

$21,254

72% below

Home Value

$106,000

62% below

Median Rent

$530/mo

54% below

29.4% of income on rent

Unemployment

13.8%

283% above

22.0% poverty rate

Avg Temperature

52°F

236 sunny days/yr

Is Bitche 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

Bitche residents earn a median household income of $21,254 , which is 72% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate stands at 13.8% (283% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 340 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Bitche is $106,000 , 62% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $530/month, with 29.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Climate & Weather

Bitche has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 236 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population5,668

Density357/mi²

Foreign Born8.9%

Economy

Median Income$21,254

Per Capita

Unemployment13.8%

Poverty22.0%

Housing

B+

Home Value$106,000

Rent$530

Ownership

Housing Units2,267

Rent Burden29.4%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F

Sunny Days236/yr

Rain44.6 in/yr

Elevation1,148 ft