Calais, France

Full City Profile

2.0 /5.0

C Fair

74,433 Population 5,757/sq mi density

20 ft Elevation 6 meters

54°F Avg Temperature 12°C

Overall

2.0 / 5.0

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

Economy

1.0 / 5.0

$19,537 median income, 23.8% unemployment

Affordability

3.1 / 5.0

$125,000 home value, $625/mo rent

Calais, France

At a Glance

Median Income

$19,537

74% below

Home Value

$125,000

56% below

Median Rent

$625/mo

46% below

30.8% of income on rent

Unemployment

23.8%

561% above

29.0% poverty rate

Avg Temperature

54°F

236 sunny days/yr

Is Calais a Good Place to Live?

2.0 / 5.0 — Fair

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

Economy & Jobs

Calais residents earn a median household income of $19,537 , which is 74% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate stands at 23.8% (561% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 29.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 153 business establishments, including 56 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Calais is $125,000 , 56% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $625/month, with 30.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Climate & Weather

Calais has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 236 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population74,433

Density5,757/mi²

Foreign Born4.0%

Economy

Median Income$19,537

Per Capita

Unemployment23.8%

Poverty29.0%

Housing

Home Value$125,000

Rent$625

Ownership

Housing Units29,773

Rent Burden30.8%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F

Sunny Days236/yr

Rain40.3 in/yr

Elevation20 ft