Firminy, France

Full City Profile

2.6 /5.0

C+ Fair

17,902 Population 4,442/sq mi density

1,565 ft Elevation 477 meters

53°F Avg Temperature 12°C

C+

Overall

2.6 / 5.0

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

Economy

1.3 / 5.0

$20,542 median income, 19.3% unemployment

B+

Affordability

3.9 / 5.0

$101,600 home value, $508/mo rent

Firminy, France

At a Glance

Median Income

$20,542

73% below

Home Value

$101,600

64% below

Median Rent

$508/mo

56% below

29.8% of income on rent

Unemployment

19.3%

436% above

24.0% poverty rate

Avg Temperature

53°F

258 sunny days/yr

Is Firminy a Good Place to Live?

C+

2.6 / 5.0 — Fair

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

Economy & Jobs

Firminy residents earn a median household income of $20,542 , which is 73% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate stands at 19.3% (436% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,074 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Firminy is $101,600 , 64% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $508/month, with 29.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Climate & Weather

Firminy has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population17,902

Density4,442/mi²

Foreign Born14.1%

Economy

Median Income$20,542

Per Capita

Unemployment19.3%

Poverty24.0%

Housing

B+

Home Value$101,600

Rent$508

Ownership

Housing Units7,161

Rent Burden29.8%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F

Sunny Days258/yr

Rain37.3 in/yr

Elevation1,565 ft

Did You Know?

14.1% of residents are foreign-born.