Grande-Synthe, France

Full City Profile

1.9 /5.0

D Poor

23,213 Population 2,804/sq mi density

7 ft Elevation 2 meters

54°F Avg Temperature 12°C

Overall

1.9 / 5.0

Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

1.0 / 5.0

$17,982 median income, 26.8% unemployment

C+

Affordability

2.7 / 5.0

$125,000 home value, $625/mo rent

Grande-Synthe, France

At a Glance

Median Income

$17,982

76% below

Home Value

$125,000

56% below

Median Rent

$625/mo

46% below

31.6% of income on rent

Unemployment

26.8%

644% above

33.0% poverty rate

Avg Temperature

54°F

225 sunny days/yr

Is Grande-Synthe a Good Place to Live?

1.9 / 5.0 — Poor

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

Economy & Jobs

Grande-Synthe residents earn a median household income of $17,982 , which is 76% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate stands at 26.8% (644% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 33.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,393 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Grande-Synthe is $125,000 , 56% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $625/month, with 31.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Climate & Weather

Grande-Synthe has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 225 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population23,213

Density2,804/mi²

Foreign Born15.2%

Economy

Median Income$17,982

Per Capita

Unemployment26.8%

Poverty33.0%

Housing

C+

Home Value$125,000

Rent$625

Ownership

Housing Units9,285

Rent Burden31.6%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F

Sunny Days225/yr

Rain39.9 in/yr

Elevation7 ft

Did You Know?

15.2% of residents are foreign-born.