Bourg-en-Bresse, France

Full City Profile

2.3 /5.0

C Fair

45,340 Population 4,753/sq mi density

758 ft Elevation 231 meters

56°F Avg Temperature 13°C

Overall

2.3 / 5.0

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

Economy

1.3 / 5.0

$21,827 median income, 15.8% unemployment

Affordability

3.3 / 5.0

$129,200 home value, $646/mo rent

Bourg-en-Bresse, France

At a Glance

Median Income

$21,827

71% below

Home Value

$129,200

54% below

Median Rent

$646/mo

44% below

29.8% of income on rent

Unemployment

15.8%

339% above

24.0% poverty rate

Avg Temperature

56°F

257 sunny days/yr

Is Bourg-en-Bresse a Good Place to Live?

2.3 / 5.0 — Fair

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

Economy & Jobs

Bourg-en-Bresse residents earn a median household income of $21,827 , which is 71% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate stands at 15.8% (339% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,720 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Bourg-en-Bresse is $129,200 , 54% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $646/month, with 29.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Climate & Weather

Bourg-en-Bresse has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 257 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population45,340

Density4,753/mi²

Foreign Born16.8%

Economy

Median Income$21,827

Per Capita

Unemployment15.8%

Poverty24.0%

Housing

Home Value$129,200

Rent$646

Ownership

Housing Units18,136

Rent Burden29.8%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F

Sunny Days257/yr

Rain42.6 in/yr

Elevation758 ft

Did You Know?

16.8% of residents are foreign-born.