Forges-les-Bains, France

Full City Profile

3.3 /5.0

B Good

3,694 Population 656/sq mi density

384 ft Elevation 117 meters

55°F Avg Temperature 13°C

Overall

3.3 / 5.0

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

Economy

3.0 / 5.0

$32,562 median income, 6.3% unemployment

B+

Affordability

3.5 / 5.0

$182,400 home value, $912/mo rent

Forges-les-Bains, France

At a Glance

Median Income

$32,562

57% below

Home Value

$182,400

35% below

Median Rent

$912/mo

22% below

26.0% of income on rent

Unemployment

6.3%

75% above

5.0% poverty rate

Avg Temperature

55°F

231 sunny days/yr

Is Forges-les-Bains a Good Place to Live?

3.3 / 5.0 — Good

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

Economy & Jobs

Forges-les-Bains residents earn a median household income of $32,562 , which is 57% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate stands at 6.3% (75% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 222 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Forges-les-Bains is $182,400 , 35% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $912/month, with 26.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Climate & Weather

Forges-les-Bains has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 231 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population3,694

Density656/mi²

Foreign Born7.2%

Economy

Median Income$32,562

Per Capita

Unemployment6.3%

Poverty5.0%

Housing

B+

Home Value$182,400

Rent$912

Ownership

Housing Units1,478

Rent Burden26.0%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F

Sunny Days231/yr

Rain32.8 in/yr

Elevation384 ft