Chartres, France

Full City Profile

2.6 /5.0

C+ Fair

43,838 Population 6,734/sq mi density

518 ft Elevation 158 meters

55°F Avg Temperature 13°C

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Overall

2.6 / 5.0

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

Economy

1.8 / 5.0

$24,592 median income, 12.9% unemployment

Affordability

3.4 / 5.0

$141,800 home value, $709/mo rent

Chartres, France

At a Glance

Median Income

$24,592

67% below

Home Value

$141,800

50% below

Median Rent

$709/mo

39% below

28.2% of income on rent

Unemployment

12.9%

258% above

16.0% poverty rate

Avg Temperature

55°F

240 sunny days/yr

Is Chartres a Good Place to Live?

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2.6 / 5.0 - Fair

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

Economy & Jobs

Chartres residents earn a median household income of $24,592 , which is 67% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate stands at 12.9% (258% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,630 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Chartres is $141,800 , 50% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $709/month, with 28.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Climate & Weather

Chartres has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 240 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population43,838

Density6,734/mi²

Foreign Born11.7%

Economy

Median Income$24,592

Per Capita

Unemployment12.9%

Poverty16.0%

Housing

Home Value$141,800

Rent$709

Ownership

Housing Units17,535

Rent Burden28.2%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F

Sunny Days240/yr

Rain33.1 in/yr

Elevation518 ft

Did You Know?

11.7% of residents are foreign-born.