Courcelles-lès-Lens, France

Full City Profile

2.3 /5.0

C Fair

6,205 Population 2,185/sq mi density

95 ft Elevation 29 meters

54°F Avg Temperature 12°C

Overall

2.3 / 5.0

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

Economy

1.3 / 5.0

$20,401 median income, 18.4% unemployment

Affordability

3.3 / 5.0

$121,000 home value, $605/mo rent

Courcelles-lès-Lens, France

At a Glance

Median Income

$20,401

73% below

Home Value

$121,000

57% below

Median Rent

$605/mo

48% below

29.6% of income on rent

Unemployment

18.4%

411% above

23.0% poverty rate

Avg Temperature

54°F

218 sunny days/yr

Is Courcelles-lès-Lens a Good Place to Live?

2.3 / 5.0 — Fair

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

Economy & Jobs

Courcelles-lès-Lens residents earn a median household income of $20,401 , which is 73% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate stands at 18.4% (411% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 372 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Courcelles-lès-Lens is $121,000 , 57% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $605/month, with 29.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Climate & Weather

Courcelles-lès-Lens has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 218 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population6,205

Density2,185/mi²

Foreign Born5.1%

Economy

Median Income$20,401

Per Capita

Unemployment18.4%

Poverty23.0%

Housing

Home Value$121,000

Rent$605

Ownership

Housing Units2,482

Rent Burden29.6%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F

Sunny Days218/yr

Rain38.2 in/yr

Elevation95 ft