Laon, France

Full City Profile

2.2 /5.0

C Fair

28,688 Population 1,769/sq mi density

591 ft Elevation 180 meters

54°F Avg Temperature 12°C

Overall

2.2 / 5.0

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

Economy

1.0 / 5.0

$19,440 median income, 24.9% unemployment

Affordability

3.4 / 5.0

$111,800 home value, $559/mo rent

Laon, France

At a Glance

Median Income

$19,440

74% below

Home Value

$111,800

60% below

Median Rent

$559/mo

52% below

31.2% of income on rent

Unemployment

24.9%

592% above

31.0% poverty rate

Avg Temperature

54°F

232 sunny days/yr

Is Laon a Good Place to Live?

2.2 / 5.0 - Fair

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

Economy & Jobs

Laon residents earn a median household income of $19,440 , which is 74% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate stands at 24.9% (592% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 31.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,721 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Laon is $111,800 , 60% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $559/month, with 31.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Climate & Weather

Laon has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 232 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population28,688

Density1,769/mi²

Foreign Born9.0%

Economy

Median Income$19,440

Per Capita

Unemployment24.9%

Poverty31.0%

Housing

Home Value$111,800

Rent$559

Ownership

Housing Units11,475

Rent Burden31.2%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F

Sunny Days232/yr

Rain39.0 in/yr

Elevation591 ft