Cherbourg, France

Full City Profile

2.7 /5.0

C+ Fair

26,655 Population 9,983/sq mi density

20 ft Elevation 6 meters

54°F Avg Temperature 12°C

C+

Overall

2.7 / 5.0

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

Economy

1.9 / 5.0

$24,462 median income, 11.6% unemployment

B+

Affordability

3.5 / 5.0

$136,200 home value, $681/mo rent

Cherbourg, France

At a Glance

Median Income

$24,462

67% below

Home Value

$136,200

52% below

Median Rent

$681/mo

41% below

27.8% of income on rent

Unemployment

11.6%

222% above

14.0% poverty rate

Avg Temperature

54°F

232 sunny days/yr

Is Cherbourg 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

Cherbourg residents earn a median household income of $24,462 , which is 67% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate stands at 11.6% (222% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,599 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Cherbourg is $136,200 , 52% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $681/month, with 27.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Climate & Weather

Cherbourg has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 232 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population26,655

Density9,983/mi²

Foreign Born4.6%

Economy

Median Income$24,462

Per Capita

Unemployment11.6%

Poverty14.0%

Housing

B+

Home Value$136,200

Rent$681

Ownership

Housing Units10,662

Rent Burden27.8%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F

Sunny Days232/yr

Rain49.8 in/yr

Elevation20 ft