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Lens, France

Hauts-de-France · France

Lens is a mid-size city in Hauts-de-France, France with a population of 38,265. Elevation: 121 ft (37 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
38,265 Population 8,466/sq mi density
121 ft Elevation 37 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
38.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$18,630 Median Income
D
Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.0 / 5.0
$18,630 median income, 25.3% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.8 / 5.0
$128,800 home value, $644/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population38,265
Density8,466/mi²

Economy

F
Median Income$18,630
Unemployment25.3%
Poverty32.0%

Housing

C+
Home Value$128,800
Rent$644
Housing Units15,306
Rent Burden31.4%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain38.2 in/yr
Sunny Days218/yr
Elevation121 ft (37 m)
Population38,265
Population Density8,466 / sq mi
Elevation121 ft (37 m)
Coordinates50.4330°, 2.8279°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceHauts-de-France
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average65°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation38.2 inches (970 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.7 inches (12 cm)
Median Household Income$18,630

About Lens

Lens is a mid-size city in France (Hauts-de-France) with a population of 38,265. The city sits at an elevation of 121 feet (37 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Lens is $18,630, which is 75% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 25.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 32.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 2,296 business establishments.

Income: Lens vs France

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$18,630
75% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment25.3%
603% above France avg
Poverty Rate32.0%
158% above France avg
Establishments (County)2,296

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Lens is $128,800, 54% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $644 (45% below the national average of $1,163). There are 15,306 total housing units in the city. 31.4% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.9x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$128,800
54% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$644
45% below France avg
Rent Burden31.4%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units15,306

Property Tax

Climate in Lens

Lens has an average annual temperature of 11.3°C (52°F). The hottest month is Jul (18.9°C), the coldest is Jan (4.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 740 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 4.1°C / 39°F 1.7° / 6.5° 57.6
Feb 4.8°C / 41°F 1.9° / 7.6° 50.7
Mar 7.5°C / 46°F 3.8° / 11.2° 52.4
Apr 10.6°C / 51°F 6° / 15.1° 45.8
May 13.8°C / 57°F 9.2° / 18.4° 62.2
Jun 16.6°C / 62°F 12° / 21.2° 63.1
Jul 18.9°C / 66°F 14.1° / 23.7° 69.3
Aug 18.8°C / 66°F 13.9° / 23.7° 68.8
Sep 15.8°C / 60°F 11.3° / 20.2° 57.7
Oct 11.9°C / 53°F 8.3° / 15.4° 63.8
Nov 7.6°C / 46°F 4.8° / 10.3° 73.4
Dec 4.6°C / 40°F 2.3° / 7° 75.6
Lens experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 218 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.2 inches. The area receives 4.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 121 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 65°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average53.8°F
0% below France avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average65°F (19°C)
Sunny Days218 days/yr

Geography

Elevation121 ft (37 m)
Area4.5 sq mi (11.7 km²)
Population Density8,466/sq mi
Coordinates50.4330°N, 2.8279°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.2"
0% below France avg
Snowfall 4.7"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.80"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.73"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

41 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M3.7 on May 22, 2015.

Apr 28, 2007 1 km WNW of Lympne, United Kingdom M4.6 147 km
Jun 20, 1995 1 km N of Ghlin, Belgium M4.3 76 km
Aug 29, 1992 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France M4.1 99 km
Jan 23, 2007 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M4.1 143 km
Dec 14, 1991 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France M4.0 74 km
Aug 26, 1992 2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium M3.9 106 km
Jan 27, 1998 27 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.8 116 km
Jul 13, 2008 0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium M3.8 126 km
May 22, 2015 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom M3.7 137 km
Mar 3, 2009 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom M3.5 139 km
Jul 20, 1994 2 km N of Rousies, France M3.5 85 km
Jan 27, 1992 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France M3.5 72 km
Jul 14, 2008 1 km SW of Boussu, Belgium M3.2 68 km
Feb 13, 1997 26 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.2 115 km
Oct 25, 1998 6 km NNE of Montdidier, France M3.2 83 km
Jun 1, 2005 3 km N of Grandvilliers, France M3.1 103 km
May 4, 1990 0 km NE of Coquelles, France M3.1 91 km
Feb 27, 2005 1 km NW of Libercourt, France M3.1 14 km
Jul 20, 1994 1 km NE of Quévy-le-Petit, Belgium M3.1 80 km
Jul 2, 2001 3 km NNE of Oostduinkerke, Belgium M3.1 79 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1858 NORTH SEA Unknown 6.0 m - 108 km
1911 FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND Meteorological 0.9 m - 134 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 2.2 in
February 39°F (4°C) 1.7 in Coldest, Driest
March 44°F (6°C) 2.1 in
April 47°F (9°C) 1.9 in
May 55°F (13°C) 2.3 in
June 59°F (15°C) 2.5 in
July 65°F (19°C) 2.3 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 2.1 in
September 59°F (15°C) 2.5 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.6 in
November 44°F (7°C) 2.8 in Wettest
December 40°F (4°C) 2.6 in

Lens has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 39°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.8") and February the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Lens

22 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire Jean Macé - - - -
École de Production Automobile de Lens - - - -
École primaire Georges Lapierre - - - -
École primaire Thérèse Cauche - - - -
Collège Jean Zay - - - -
Cité scolaire Auguste Béhal - - - -
Collège Michelet - - - -
Lycée Saint-Paul - - - -
École primaire Jules Verne - - - -
École maternelle Bracke-Desrousseaux - - - -
Lycée général et technologique Condorcet - - - -
Section d'enseignement général et professionnel adapté du Collège Jean Zay - - - -
École primaire Jean Macé - - - -
École élémentaire Jeanne d'Arc - - - -
Collège privé Sainte-Ide - - - -
École élémentaire Sadi Carnot - - - -
École maternelle Céline Rouquié - - - -
Lycée professionnel privé hors contrat Accès Métiers - - - -
École élémentaire Sophie Berthelot - - - -
École maternelle Sophie Berthelot - - - -
Lycée professionnel Auguste Béhal - - - -
Lycée général et technologique Auguste Béhal - - - -
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Radio Stations near Lens

30 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Galaxie FM 95.30 - MP3 128 kbps
Galaxie New Wave - MP3 128 kbps
ICI NORD régionale UNKNOWN
France Bleu Nord - MP3 128 kbps
Roots Legacy Radio - MP3 224 kbps
Galaxie Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Yellow Radio dance, deep MP3 192 kbps
Radio Eurodance Classic (BE) 90s, eurodance MP3 128 kbps
ISEKOI Radio | Chill Zone chill, chillout MP3
ISEKOI Radio | Non-Stop Ambient ambient, meditation OGG
radio qui chifel (BE) - MP3 256 kbps
here4ears ambient, chillout MP3 320 kbps
ISEKOI Radio dance, dnb OGG
Radio Studio 22 Gullegem, be (BE) - MP3 320 kbps
Métropole FM - AAC+ 320 kbps
RCV musique, pop MP3 128 kbps
CHIC RADIO HITS - MP3 320 kbps
Génération Mix pop music AAC 64 kbps
Radio Uylenspiegel folk MP3 192 kbps
Mona FM - MP3 128 kbps
WRadio (BE) dance music, electronic MP3 192 kbps
Radio Bingo - Roeselaere, Be (BE) - MP3 128 kbps
Wagenbergtotaal (NL) internet radio, song requests MP3 192 kbps
KL85 (NL) - MP3 128 kbps
ONIB Radio (BE) - MP3
ONIB Disco (BE) - MP3 192 kbps
Radio Scarpe Sensée - MP3 128 kbps
RCV 99 fm electro, jazz MP3 128 kbps
Roots Legacy - MP3 224 kbps
Saravadio alternative / indie MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Lens

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ambulants Postaux Ferroviaires
Aquaterra
Atelier Pacific
Canadian National Vimy Memorial Visitors Centre
Centre d'Arts Plastiques et Visuels - Wazemmes
Centre d'Arts Plastiques et Visuels - Wazemmes
Centre de conservation du Louvre
Centre de la mine et du chemin de fer
Centre Denis Papin - CMCF Oignies
Cité Nature
CMCF Oignies
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Ecomusée des Écoles Publiques de Lille
Ecomusée des Écoles Publiques de Lille
Espace Édouard Pignon
Espace Édouard Pignon
Flow-Centre Eurorégional Des Cultures Urbaines
Flow-Centre Eurorégional Des Cultures Urbaines
Fort de Seclin
Fort de Seclin
Galerie du Temps
Gare Saint-Sauveur - Hall d'exposition
Gare Saint-Sauveur - Hall d'exposition
Institut pour la photographie
Institut pour la photographie
Labanque
Le Musée de la Fête Foraine
Le Musée de la Fête Foraine
Le Petit Musée
Le Petit Musée
Le Tripostal
Le Tripostal
Lens' 14-18, Centre d'Histoire Guerre et Paix
Les Arcades
Les Arcades
Louvre Lens
Maison Folie Beaulieu
Maison Folie Beaulieu
Maison Folie de Lille Wazemmes
Maison Folie de Lille Wazemmes
Maison Folie Le Colysée
Maison Folie Le Colysée
Maison natale de Charles de Gaulle
Maison natale de Charles de Gaulle
Mine-image de la fosse n° 2 de Oignies (également sur commune de Oignies)
Musée d'ethnologie régionale
Musée d'histoire et d'archéologie
Musée d'Histoire Naturelle et de Géologie
Musée d'Histoire Naturelle et de Géologie
Musée de l'hospice comtesse
Musée de l'Hospice Comtesse
Musée de l'hospice comtesse
Musée de l'Hospice Comtesse
Musée de l'Institut Pasteur de Lille
Musée de l'Institut Pasteur de Lille
Musée de l’illusion
Musée de l’illusion
Musée de la bataille de Fromelles
Musée de la Chartreuse
Musée de la cité d'Ercan
Musée de la mine
Musée des Beaux-Arts d'Arras
Musée des canonniers sédentaires de Lille
Musée des canonniers sédentaires de Lille
Musée du Louvre-Lens
Musée Jean et Denise Letaille - Bullecourt 1917
Musée numérique
Musée numérique
Musée Vivant Preserved Battlefield
Notre-Dame de Lorette Museum
Palais des Beaux-Arts
Palais des Beaux-Arts
Pavillon de Verre
Photothèque
Saint-Sauveur - Salle d'exposition
Saint-Sauveur - Salle d'exposition
Wellington Quarry Museum WW1

Libraries in Lens

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque Arc-en-Ciel0.0
Bibliothèque Comité d'Entreprise Renault Douai0.0
Bibliothèque de l'I.E.P0.0
Bibliothèque de Lompret0.0
Bibliothèque de Lompret0.0
Bibliothèque de Lorgies0.0
Bibliothéque de Santes0.0
Bibliothéque de Santes0.0
Bibliothèque départementale0.0
Bibliothèque des Blancs-Monts0.0
Bibliothèque du Square0.0
Bibliothèque Jeanne d'Arc0.0
Bibliothèque Jeanne d'Arc0.0
Bibliothèque Marie-Claude Bironneau0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale d'Haubourdin0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Jacques Estager0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Louis Aragon0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale Raymond Vendeville0.0
Bibliothèque pour tous0.0
Bibliothèque principale Marceline Desbordes Valmore0.0
Bibliothèque Raymond Devos0.0
Bibliothèque Robinson0.0
Bibliothèque Universitaire0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire de Béthune0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire de droit-gestion0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire de médecine, pôle recherche0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire Santé0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire Santé0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire Vauban0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire Vauban0.0
Bibliothèque-Ludothèque0.0
Bibliothèque-Ludothèque Ronville0.0
Centre culturel du Canon d'Or0.0
Centre culturel du Canon d'Or0.0
Centre Culturel et d'Animation F. Dolto (Garderie)0.0
Centre de documentation de l’IAE0.0
Centre de documentation de l’IAE0.0
Centre multimédia Georges Brassens0.0
Centre Socioculturel Françoise Dolto0.0
Direction de l'Information et de l'Ingénierie Documentaire0.0
Ferme du Mont Garin0.0
Ferme du Mont Garin0.0
L’Odyssée Médiathèque0.0
Les mots passants0.0
Médiathème municipale0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque - Centre Culturel0.0
Médiathèque Albert Uderzo0.0
Médiathèque d'Arras0.0
Médiathèque de Carvin0.0
Médiathèque de Chemy0.0
Médiathèque de COURCELLES-LÈS-LENS0.0
Médiathèque de La Gorgue0.0
Médiathèque de La Madeleine0.0
Médiathèque de Lille Sud0.0
Médiathèque de Templemars0.0
Médiathèque de Thélus0.0
Médiathèque de Wazemmes0.0
Médiathèque de Wazemmes0.0
Médiathèque des Bois-Blancs0.0
Médiathèque des Bois-Blancs0.0
Médiathèque du Vieux Lille0.0
Médiathèque du Vieux Lille0.0
Médiathèque Elie Weisel0.0
Médiathèque Émile Zola0.0
Médiathèque Estaminet0.0
Médiathèque François Mitterand0.0
Médiathèque François Mitterrand0.0
Médiathèque Jacques Duquesne0.0
Médiathèque Jean Baclet0.0
Médiathèque Jean Buridan0.0
Médiathèque Jean Ferrat0.0
Médiathèque Jean Monnet0.0
Médiathèque Jean-Paul Fleurquin0.0
Médiathèque Jules Verne0.0
Médiathèque Jules Verne0.0
Médiathèque l'Albatros0.0
Médiathèque La Parenthèse0.0
Médiathèque La Source0.0
Médiathèque Le Temps de Lire0.0
Médiathèque Le Trait d'Union0.0
Médiathèque Louis Aragon0.0
Médiathèque Louis Aragon0.0
Médiathèque Marguerite Yourcenar0.0
Médiathèque Marguerite Yourcenar0.0
Médiathèque Michel Berger0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0
Médiathèque Municipale0.0
Médiathèque Municipale du Faubourg de Béthune0.0
Médiathèque Municipale du Faubourg de Béthune0.0
Médiathèque Municipale Jean Lévy0.0
Médiathèque Nelson Madiba Mandela0.0
Médiathèque René Soler0.0
Médiathèque Robert Cousin0.0
Médiathèque Saint-Exupéry0.0
Médiathèque-Ludothèque0.0
Public Library0.0
Public Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Lens

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Les Halles
Marché
Marché de l'abbaye
Marché de l'abbaye
Marché de la Grande Résidence
Marché de la Place Saint-Amé
Marché de Phalempin
Marché de Sainte-Marguerite
Marché de Sainte-Marguerite
Marché de Santes
Marché de Thumesnil en Nord
Marché de Thumesnil en Nord
Marché de Wavrin
Marché de Wazemmes
Marché de Wazemmes
Marchés municipaux
Marchés municipaux
Place Blondeau
Place Blondeau

Hotels in Lens

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hôtel Bollaert
Hôtel de France
Résidence Orfea Lens

Cafes in Lens

7 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cafetéria Crous
Dreams Donuts
Jeanson
La civette
La Loco
Le Balto
Le Reinitas

Theatres in Lens

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Le Colisée

Train Stations in Lens

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gare de Lens

Bus Stations in Lens

2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Pôle Béhal - Jean Zay
Pôle Lens Gare

Gas Stations in Lens

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Esso Express
Total
Total Access

Banks in Lens

10 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AXA
Banque de France
Banque Populaire
BNP Paribas
Caisse d'Épargne
Caisse d'Épargne
CCF
CIC
Crédit Agricole
Crédit Mutuel

Gyms in Lens

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Basic-Fit

Breweries in Lens

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
At Home Bière Athies
Aux Enfants Terribles
BCA2 – La Riviere
Brasserie Artésienne
Brasserie Castelain
Brasserie de La Lawe
Brasserie de Mai
Brasserie de Wagnonville
Brasserie Delbeke
Brasserie Deplus
Brasserie des 7 Bonnettes
Brasserie du Pays Flamand
Brasserie L'intemporelle
Brasserie Lepers
Brasserie Les crapauds fous
Brasserie Paysanne de l'Artois
Brasserie Saint-Germain
Brasserie Wattbeer
Breweppes
Célestin
Célestin - Marquette-lez-Lille
Célestin - Marquette-lez-Lille
Ferme brasserie de Beaumont
Ferme de la Tuilerie
Houblons-Nous
Houblons-Nous
Kino Beer
Kino Beer
La Chope de l’Artois
Le Singe Savant
Le Singe Savant
Micro Brasserie L'Arras'In
Micro brasserie L'estoupette
Micro brasserie L'estoupette
MINE DE RIEN
Nano brasserie du Colibri
Nano brasserie du Colibri

Stadiums & Teams in Lens

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Lens

27 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lille AirportLILLarge Airport
Amiens Glisy Airfield-Medium Airport
Flanders International Airport Kortrijk-WevelgemKJKMedium Airport
Koksijde Air Base-Medium Airport
Merville-Calonne AirportHZBMedium Airport
Péronne Saint-Quentin Airfield-Medium Airport
Valenciennes-Denain Airfield-Medium Airport
Albert Bray airportBYFSmall Airport
Amougies Airfield-Small Airport
Arras-Roclincourt Airfield-Small Airport
Bonavis Airfield-Small Airport
Bouttemy DZ-Small Airport
Cambrai Niergnies Airfield-Small Airport
Dunkerque-Les Moëres Airfield-Small Airport
Frévent ULM-Small Airport
Herlies ULM-Small Airport
La Boisselle Airfield-Small Airport
Lens-Bénifontaine Airfield-Small Airport
Lœuilly Airfield-Small Airport
Marcq-en-Baroeul Airfield-Small Airport
Maubray Airfield-Small Airport
Moorsele Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Quentin Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-Omer Wizernes Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-Quentin-Roupy Airfield-Small Airport
Ursel Air Base-Small Airport
Vitry-en-Artois Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Lens

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Lens Grande Résidence
Relais La Poste

Treatment Centers in Lens

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centre Transitoire Social Et Thérapeutique Samuel Beckett

Churches & Religious Organizations in Lens

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Notre-Dame-de-Boulogne
Église Réformée de France
Église Saint-Édouard de la cité n° 12 de la compagnie de Mines de Lens
Église Saint-Léger
Église Sainte-Élisabeth
Mosquée Abou Bakr
Mosquée Al Fath

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Paris

🇫🇷 About France

Capital Paris
Population 66,987,244
Area 547,030 km²
GDP (USD) $3,056,250,648,138
GDP per capita $44,700
HDI 0.917
Life expectancy 82.9 years
Internet users 86.8%
Urban population 78.8%
Currency EUR (Euro)
Languages French
Calling code +33
TLD .fr
Driving side right

Public Holidays in France

11 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Jour de l'an
Apr 6 Easter Monday Lundi de Pâques
May 1 Labour Day Fête du Travail
May 8 Victory in Europe Day Victoire 1945
May 14 Ascension Day Ascension
May 25 Whit Monday Lundi de Pentecôte
Jul 14 Bastille Day Fête nationale
Aug 15 Assumption Day Assomption
Nov 1 All Saints' Day Toussaint
Nov 11 Armistice Day Armistice 1918
Dec 25 Christmas Day Noël

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lens

What is the population of Lens?

Lens has a population of 38,265 residents and is located in France. The population density is 8,466 people per square mile, spread across 4.5 square miles.

Is Lens expensive to live in?

The median household income is $18,630, 75% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $128,800 (54% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $644 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.9x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Lens?

Lens has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 218 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 38.2 inches, with 4.7 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Lens?

The job market in Lens faces challenges, with unemployment at 25.3% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 2,296 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Lens?

The median home value in Lens is $128,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $644.

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