Descartes, France

Full City Profile

3.0 /5.0

B Good

3,872 Population 331/sq mi density

121 ft Elevation 37 meters

56°F Avg Temperature 14°C

Overall

3.0 / 5.0

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

Economy

1.4 / 5.0

$21,481 median income, 18.0% unemployment

A+

Affordability

4.5 / 5.0

$81,800 home value, $409/mo rent

Descartes, France

At a Glance

Median Income

$21,481

71% below

Home Value

$81,800

71% below

Median Rent

$409/mo

65% below

29.4% of income on rent

Unemployment

18.0%

400% above

22.0% poverty rate

Avg Temperature

56°F

256 sunny days/yr

Is Descartes a Good Place to Live?

3.0 / 5.0 — Good

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

Economy & Jobs

Descartes residents earn a median household income of $21,481 , which is 71% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate stands at 18.0% (400% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 232 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Descartes is $81,800 , 71% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $409/month, with 29.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Climate & Weather

Descartes has an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 256 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population3,872

Density331/mi²

Foreign Born2.1%

Economy

Median Income$21,481

Per Capita

Unemployment18.0%

Poverty22.0%

Housing

A+

Home Value$81,800

Rent$409

Ownership

Housing Units1,549

Rent Burden29.4%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F

Sunny Days256/yr

Rain35.1 in/yr

Elevation121 ft