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Forest-en-Cambrésis, France

Hauts-de-France · France

Forest-en-Cambrésis is a small town in Hauts-de-France, France with a population of 522. Elevation: 472 ft (144 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.4 /5.0
B Good
522 Population 153/sq mi density
472 ft Elevation 144 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
39.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$23,620 Median Income
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$23,620 median income, 8.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$103,200 home value, $516/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population522
Density153/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$23,620
Unemployment8.7%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$103,200
Rent$516
Housing Units209
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain39.0 in/yr
Sunny Days212/yr
Elevation472 ft (144 m)
Population522
Population Density153 / sq mi
Elevation472 ft (144 m)
Coordinates50.1403°, 3.5728°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceHauts-de-France
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation39.0 inches (989 mm)
Annual Snowfall5.5 inches (14 cm)
Median Household Income$23,620

About Forest-en-Cambrésis

Forest-en-Cambrésis is a small town in France (Hauts-de-France) with a population of 522. The city sits at an elevation of 472 feet (144 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Forest-en-Cambrésis is $23,620, which is 69% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.1% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 31 business establishments.

Income: Forest-en-Cambrésis vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$23,620
69% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.7%
142% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)31

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Forest-en-Cambrésis is $103,200, 63% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $516 (56% below the national average of $1,163). There are 209 total housing units in the city. 25.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$103,200
63% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$516
56% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units209

Property Tax

Forest-en-Cambrésis experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 212 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.0 inches. The area receives 5.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 472 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average52.9°F
2% below France avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days212 days/yr

Geography

Elevation472 ft (144 m)
Area3.4 sq mi (8.9 km²)
Population Density153/sq mi
Coordinates50.1403°N, 3.5728°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.0"
3% above France avg
Snowfall 5.5"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.91"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.09"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

37 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M3.2 on Jul 14, 2008.

Jun 20, 1995 1 km N of Ghlin, Belgium M4.3 45 km
Aug 29, 1992 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France M4.1 43 km
Dec 14, 1991 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France M4.0 135 km
Aug 26, 1992 2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium M3.9 48 km
Jul 13, 2008 0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium M3.8 90 km
Apr 19, 1990 0 km SSW of Flémalle-Haute, Belgium M3.6 142 km
Jan 27, 1992 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France M3.5 133 km
Jul 20, 1994 2 km N of Rousies, France M3.5 35 km
Jul 14, 2008 1 km SW of Boussu, Belgium M3.2 35 km
Oct 25, 1998 6 km NNE of Montdidier, France M3.2 85 km
Jul 20, 1994 1 km NE of Quévy-le-Petit, Belgium M3.1 38 km
May 10, 1990 1 km W of Modave, Belgium M3.1 125 km
Feb 27, 2005 1 km NW of Libercourt, France M3.1 57 km
Jul 2, 2001 3 km NNE of Oostduinkerke, Belgium M3.1 127 km
Jun 1, 2005 3 km N of Grandvilliers, France M3.1 126 km
Jul 23, 1992 3 km ENE of Sivry, Belgium M3.0 47 km
Aug 23, 1994 2 km E of Dikkebus, Belgium M2.9 91 km
Mar 9, 1994 1 km NW of Houthulst, Belgium M2.8 104 km
Jul 19, 2004 1 km W of Haltinne, Belgium M2.8 111 km
Nov 29, 1992 1 km ENE of Sivry, Belgium M2.8 45 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 2.5 in
February 38°F (3°C) 2.1 in Coldest, Driest
March 43°F (6°C) 2.6 in
April 47°F (8°C) 2.1 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.6 in
June 59°F (15°C) 2.8 in
July 65°F (18°C) 2.5 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 2.2 in
September 57°F (14°C) 2.4 in
October 51°F (10°C) 2.7 in
November 42°F (6°C) 2.9 in Wettest
December 39°F (4°C) 2.8 in

Forest-en-Cambrésis has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 38°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.9") and February the driest (2.1").

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Schools in Forest-en-Cambrésis

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire
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Radio Stations near Forest-en-Cambrésis

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
RTBF Viva+ (BE) MP3
Canal FM MP3 128 kbps
CN'O AAC+ 96 kbps
Phare FM chrétien MP3 128 kbps
RTBF VivaCité Hainaut (BE) rtbf MP3

Museums in Forest-en-Cambrésis

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Familistère de Guise
La maison du textile
Maison Forestière Wilfred Owen
Maison Verhaeren
Mine de Wallers-Arenberg
Mini musée de la Grande Guerre et de la Seconde Guerre mondiale
Moulin Brunet
Musée archéologique
Musée de la mine et des traditions populaires
Musée des anciens sapeurs pompiers
Musée des Beaux-Arts
Musée des dentelles et broderies de Caudry
Musée des Évolutions
Musée du Marbre et de la Pierre Bleue
Musée Henri Matisse
Musée Municipal de Denain
Musée Théophile Jouglet
New Zealand Liberation Museum – Te Arawhata

Libraries in Forest-en-Cambrésis

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque Communale de Honnelles0.0
Bibliothèque de Bavay0.0
Bibliothèque Gustave Ansart0.0
Bibliothèque municipale - Centre socio-culturel Fabrice Tupet0.0
Bibliothèque municipale d'Avesnes les Aubert0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale de Guise0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Denis Diderot0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Victor Hugo0.0
Bibliothèque PMI0.0
Bilbiothèque municipale0.0
BU du Mont Houy (Bât. Josquin des prés)0.0
Centre Culturel L'Odyssée0.0
Centre de Documentation et d'Information0.0
Médiathèque A. Lamour0.0
Médiathèque Bernard Deloge0.0
Médiathèque d'Anzin0.0
Médiathèque de Saint-Aubert0.0
Médiathèque François Rabelais0.0
Médiathèque Gustave Ansart0.0
Médiathèque Jacky Delhaye0.0
Médiathèque Max-Pol Fouchet0.0
Médiathèque Municipale0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0
Médiathèque municipale du Cateau-Cambrésis0.0
Médiathèque Simone Veil0.0

Farmers Markets in Forest-en-Cambrésis

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché Couvert
Marché couvert
Marché des Digues
Ô’Centr’Halle
Terre de Sens Bermeries

Breweries in Forest-en-Cambrésis

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Auberge du Passe-tout-Outre
Brasserie Au baron
Brasserie Au-delà
Brasserie de l'Abbaye de Solesmes
Brasserie de l'Abbaye des Rocs
Brasserie de l'Abbaye des Rocs
Brasserie de la Villette
Brasserie Dreum
Brasserie Historique de l'Abbaye du Cateau
Brasserie Theillier
Brasserie Traditionnelle de l'Avesnois
Terre et Tradition

Stadiums & Teams in Forest-en-Cambrésis

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Forest-en-Cambrésis

30 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lille AirportLILLarge Airport
Chièvres Air BaseMedium Airport
Flanders International Airport Kortrijk-WevelgemKJKMedium Airport
Péronne Saint-Quentin AirfieldMedium Airport
Valenciennes-Denain AirfieldMedium Airport
Amougies AirfieldSmall Airport
Ath/Isieres AirfieldSmall Airport
Avaux-Les Bourdons Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Azur Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Bonavis AirfieldSmall Airport
Cambrai Niergnies AirfieldSmall Airport
Corbeny Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Frétoy-le-Château AirfieldSmall Airport
Herlies ULMSmall Airport
La Flamengrie ULMSmall Airport
Laon-Chambry AirfieldSmall Airport
Les Potes Adon'fe 08 AirfieldSmall Airport
Marcq-en-Baroeul AirfieldSmall Airport
Maubeuge-Élesmes AirfieldSmall Airport
Maubray AirfieldSmall Airport
Moorsele AirfieldSmall Airport
Neuflieux AirfieldSmall Airport
Overboelare AirfieldSmall Airport
Ployart Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Pont toussaint AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Quentin Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Ghislain AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Quentin-Roupy AirfieldSmall Airport
Val de l'Ailette AirfieldSmall Airport
Vitry-en-Artois AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Forest-en-Cambrésis

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Denis
Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste
Église Saint-Martin

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Paris

🇫🇷 About France

Capital Paris
Population 66,987,244
Area 547,030 km²
GDP (USD) $3,056,250,648,138
GDP per capita $44,700
HDI 0.917
Life expectancy 82.9 years
Internet users 86.8%
Urban population 78.8%
Currency EUR (Euro)
Languages French
Calling code +33
TLD .fr
Driving side right

Public Holidays in France

11 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Jour de l'an
Apr 6 Easter Monday Lundi de Pâques
May 1 Labour Day Fête du Travail
May 8 Victory in Europe Day Victoire 1945
May 14 Ascension Day Ascension
May 25 Whit Monday Lundi de Pentecôte
Jul 14 Bastille Day Fête nationale
Aug 15 Assumption Day Assomption
Nov 1 All Saints' Day Toussaint
Nov 11 Armistice Day Armistice 1918
Dec 25 Christmas Day Noël

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Frequently Asked Questions About Forest-en-Cambrésis

What is the population of Forest-en-Cambrésis?

Forest-en-Cambrésis has a population of 522 residents and is located in France. The population density is 153 people per square mile, spread across 3.4 square miles.

Is Forest-en-Cambrésis expensive to live in?

The median household income is $23,620, 69% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $103,200 (63% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $516 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Forest-en-Cambrésis?

Forest-en-Cambrésis has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 212 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 39.0 inches, with 5.5 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Forest-en-Cambrésis?

The job market in Forest-en-Cambrésis faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.7% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 31 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Forest-en-Cambrésis?

The median home value in Forest-en-Cambrésis is $103,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $516.

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