Fouquières-lès-Lens, France

Full City Profile

2.2 /5.0

C Fair

7,008 Population 4,171/sq mi density

102 ft Elevation 31 meters

54°F Avg Temperature 12°C

Overall

2.2 / 5.0

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

Economy

1.2 / 5.0

$19,559 median income, 14.0% unemployment

Affordability

3.2 / 5.0

$119,200 home value, $596/mo rent

Fouquières-lès-Lens, France

At a Glance

Median Income

$19,559

74% below

Home Value

$119,200

58% below

Median Rent

$596/mo

49% below

30.0% of income on rent

Unemployment

14.0%

289% above

25.0% poverty rate

Avg Temperature

54°F

218 sunny days/yr

Is Fouquières-lès-Lens a Good Place to Live?

2.2 / 5.0 — Fair

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

Economy & Jobs

Fouquières-lès-Lens residents earn a median household income of $19,559 , which is 74% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate stands at 14.0% (289% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 25.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 420 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Fouquières-lès-Lens is $119,200 , 58% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $596/month, with 30.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Climate & Weather

Fouquières-lès-Lens has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 218 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population7,008

Density4,171/mi²

Foreign Born3.6%

Economy

Median Income$19,559

Per Capita

Unemployment14.0%

Poverty25.0%

Housing

Home Value$119,200

Rent$596

Ownership

Housing Units2,803

Rent Burden30.0%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F

Sunny Days218/yr

Rain38.2 in/yr

Elevation102 ft