Challans, France

Full City Profile

2.7 /5.0

C+ Fair

18,947 Population 757/sq mi density

43 ft Elevation 13 meters

58°F Avg Temperature 14°C

C+

Overall

2.7 / 5.0

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

Economy

2.0 / 5.0

$24,408 median income, 12.0% unemployment

Affordability

3.4 / 5.0

$140,600 home value, $703/mo rent

Challans, France

At a Glance

Median Income

$24,408

68% below

Home Value

$140,600

50% below

Median Rent

$703/mo

40% below

27.0% of income on rent

Unemployment

12.0%

233% above

10.0% poverty rate

Avg Temperature

58°F

279 sunny days/yr

Is Challans a Good Place to Live?

C+

2.7 / 5.0 — Fair

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

Economy & Jobs

Challans residents earn a median household income of $24,408 , which is 68% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate stands at 12.0% (233% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,137 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Challans is $140,600 , 50% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $703/month, with 27.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Climate & Weather

Challans has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 279 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population18,947

Density757/mi²

Foreign Born2.5%

Economy

Median Income$24,408

Per Capita

Unemployment12.0%

Poverty10.0%

Housing

Home Value$140,600

Rent$703

Ownership

Housing Units7,579

Rent Burden27.0%

Climate

Avg Temp58°F

Sunny Days279/yr

Rain41.0 in/yr

Elevation43 ft