Freyming-Merlebach, France

Full City Profile

2.4 /5.0

C Fair

14,507 Population 3,382/sq mi density

876 ft Elevation 267 meters

53°F Avg Temperature 12°C

Overall

2.4 / 5.0

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

Economy

1.1 / 5.0

$20,012 median income, 19.0% unemployment

B+

Affordability

3.8 / 5.0

$102,400 home value, $512/mo rent

Freyming-Merlebach, France

At a Glance

Median Income

$20,012

73% below

Home Value

$102,400

64% below

Median Rent

$512/mo

56% below

30.4% of income on rent

Unemployment

19.0%

428% above

27.0% poverty rate

Avg Temperature

53°F

233 sunny days/yr

Is Freyming-Merlebach a Good Place to Live?

2.4 / 5.0 — Fair

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

Economy & Jobs

Freyming-Merlebach residents earn a median household income of $20,012 , which is 73% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate stands at 19.0% (428% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 27.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 870 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Freyming-Merlebach is $102,400 , 64% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $512/month, with 30.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Climate & Weather

Freyming-Merlebach 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

Population14,507

Density3,382/mi²

Foreign Born14.7%

Economy

Median Income$20,012

Per Capita

Unemployment19.0%

Poverty27.0%

Housing

B+

Home Value$102,400

Rent$512

Ownership

Housing Units5,803

Rent Burden30.4%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F

Sunny Days233/yr

Rain44.1 in/yr

Elevation876 ft

Did You Know?

14.7% of residents are foreign-born.