Fos-sur-Mer, France

Full City Profile

2.5 /5.0

C+ Fair

17,317 Population 486/sq mi density

20 ft Elevation 6 meters

59°F Avg Temperature 15°C

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Overall

2.5 / 5.0

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

Economy

2.0 / 5.0

$25,574 median income, 12.4% unemployment

Affordability

3.1 / 5.0

$162,200 home value, $811/mo rent

Fos-sur-Mer, France

At a Glance

Median Income

$25,574

66% below

Home Value

$162,200

42% below

Median Rent

$811/mo

30% below

27.2% of income on rent

Unemployment

12.4%

244% above

11.0% poverty rate

Avg Temperature

59°F

289 sunny days/yr

Is Fos-sur-Mer a Good Place to Live?

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2.5 / 5.0 — Fair

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

Economy & Jobs

Fos-sur-Mer residents earn a median household income of $25,574 , which is 66% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate stands at 12.4% (244% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,039 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Fos-sur-Mer is $162,200 , 42% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $811/month, with 27.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Climate & Weather

Fos-sur-Mer has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 289 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population17,317

Density486/mi²

Foreign Born6.5%

Economy

Median Income$25,574

Per Capita

Unemployment12.4%

Poverty11.0%

Housing

Home Value$162,200

Rent$811

Ownership

Housing Units6,927

Rent Burden27.2%

Climate

Avg Temp59°F

Sunny Days289/yr

Rain25.6 in/yr

Elevation20 ft