Forbach, France

Full City Profile

2.3 /5.0

C Fair

21,358 Population 3,390/sq mi density

682 ft Elevation 208 meters

53°F Avg Temperature 12°C

Overall

2.3 / 5.0

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

Economy

1.0 / 5.0

$18,943 median income, 24.0% unemployment

B+

Affordability

3.6 / 5.0

$102,200 home value, $511/mo rent

Forbach, France

At a Glance

Median Income

$18,943

75% below

Home Value

$102,200

64% below

Median Rent

$511/mo

56% below

31.6% of income on rent

Unemployment

24.0%

567% above

33.0% poverty rate

Avg Temperature

53°F

233 sunny days/yr

Is Forbach a Good Place to Live?

2.3 / 5.0 - Fair

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

Economy & Jobs

Forbach residents earn a median household income of $18,943 , which is 75% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate stands at 24.0% (567% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 33.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,281 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Forbach is $102,200 , 64% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $511/month, with 31.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Climate & Weather

Forbach has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 233 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population21,358

Density3,390/mi²

Foreign Born23.7%

Economy

Median Income$18,943

Per Capita

Unemployment24.0%

Poverty33.0%

Housing

B+

Home Value$102,200

Rent$511

Ownership

Housing Units8,543

Rent Burden31.6%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F

Sunny Days233/yr

Rain44.1 in/yr

Elevation682 ft

Did You Know?

23.7% of residents are foreign-born.