La Forêt-sur-Sèvre, France

Full City Profile

3.4 /5.0

B Good

2,333 Population 278/sq mi density

515 ft Elevation 157 meters

56°F Avg Temperature 13°C

Overall

3.4 / 5.0

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

C+

Economy

2.5 / 5.0

$22,896 median income, 6.4% unemployment

Affordability

4.3 / 5.0

$95,800 home value, $479/mo rent

La Forêt-sur-Sèvre, France

At a Glance

Median Income

$22,896

70% below

Home Value

$95,800

66% below

Median Rent

$479/mo

59% below

27.2% of income on rent

Unemployment

6.4%

78% above

11.0% poverty rate

Avg Temperature

56°F

261 sunny days/yr

Is La Forêt-sur-Sèvre a Good Place to Live?

3.4 / 5.0 — Good

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

Economy & Jobs

La Forêt-sur-Sèvre residents earn a median household income of $22,896 , which is 70% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate stands at 6.4% (78% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 140 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in La Forêt-sur-Sèvre is $95,800 , 66% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $479/month, with 27.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Climate & Weather

La Forêt-sur-Sèvre has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 261 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,333

Density278/mi²

Foreign Born5.0%

Economy

C+

Median Income$22,896

Per Capita

Unemployment6.4%

Poverty11.0%

Housing

Home Value$95,800

Rent$479

Ownership

Housing Units933

Rent Burden27.2%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F

Sunny Days261/yr

Rain29.4 in/yr

Elevation515 ft