Laval, France

Full City Profile

2.7 /5.0

C+ Fair

50,489 Population 3,518/sq mi density

177 ft Elevation 54 meters

55°F Avg Temperature 13°C

C+

Overall

2.7 / 5.0

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

Economy

1.6 / 5.0

$23,393 median income, 13.3% unemployment

B+

Affordability

3.8 / 5.0

$120,600 home value, $603/mo rent

Laval, France

At a Glance

Median Income

$23,393

69% below

Home Value

$120,600

57% below

Median Rent

$603/mo

48% below

28.6% of income on rent

Unemployment

13.3%

269% above

18.0% poverty rate

Avg Temperature

55°F

246 sunny days/yr

Is Laval a Good Place to Live?

C+

2.7 / 5.0 - Fair

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

Economy & Jobs

Laval residents earn a median household income of $23,393 , which is 69% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate stands at 13.3% (269% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,029 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Laval is $120,600 , 57% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $603/month, with 28.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Climate & Weather

Laval has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population50,489

Density3,518/mi²

Foreign Born9.6%

Economy

Median Income$23,393

Per Capita

Unemployment13.3%

Poverty18.0%

Housing

B+

Home Value$120,600

Rent$603

Ownership

Housing Units20,196

Rent Burden28.6%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F

Sunny Days246/yr

Rain37.6 in/yr

Elevation177 ft