Bourges, France

Full City Profile

2.6 /5.0

C+ Fair

67,987 Population 2,562/sq mi density

472 ft Elevation 144 meters

56°F Avg Temperature 13°C

C+

Overall

2.6 / 5.0

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

Economy

1.5 / 5.0

$23,468 median income, 15.1% unemployment

B+

Affordability

3.7 / 5.0

$123,200 home value, $616/mo rent

Bourges, France

At a Glance

Median Income

$23,468

69% below

Home Value

$123,200

56% below

Median Rent

$616/mo

47% below

29.0% of income on rent

Unemployment

15.1%

319% above

20.0% poverty rate

Avg Temperature

56°F

246 sunny days/yr

Is Bourges 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

Bourges residents earn a median household income of $23,468 , which is 69% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate stands at 15.1% (319% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 194 business establishments, including 74 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Bourges is $123,200 , 56% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $616/month, with 29.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Climate & Weather

Bourges has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population67,987

Density2,562/mi²

Foreign Born10.5%

Economy

Median Income$23,468

Per Capita

Unemployment15.1%

Poverty20.0%

Housing

B+

Home Value$123,200

Rent$616

Ownership

Housing Units27,195

Rent Burden29.0%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F

Sunny Days246/yr

Rain39.3 in/yr

Elevation472 ft

Did You Know?

10.5% of residents are foreign-born.