Loison-sous-Lens, France

Hauts-de-France · France

Loison-sous-Lens is a small city in Hauts-de-France, France with a population of 5,683. Elevation: 95 ft (29 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

2.4 /5.0

C Fair

5,683 Population 2,378/sq mi density

95 ft Elevation 29 meters

54°F Avg Temperature 12°C

38.2 in Annual Rain

Europe / Paris Timezone

$20,779 Median Income

Overall

2.4 / 5.0

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

Economy

1.4 / 5.0

$20,779 median income, 15.9% unemployment

Affordability

3.4 / 5.0

$122,000 home value, $610/mo rent

Discover Loison-sous-Lens, France

Explore over 40 sections covering people, economy, housing, health, crime, climate, community, costs, trends, schools, colleges, hospitals, treatment centers, industries, museums, libraries, breweries, farmers markets, grocery stores, pharmacies, campgrounds, parks, trails, stadiums, ski resorts, daycare centers, nursing homes, churches, fire stations, cell towers, bridges, power plants, EV stations, prisons, radio stations, airports, police stations, post offices, Amtrak stations, superfund sites, UNESCO sites, and more.
Use the tabs and dropdown menus below to navigate every data point we track for this city.

Full City Profile

About Loison-sous-Lens

Loison-sous-Lens is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in the Hauts-de-France region of France.

People

Population5,683

Density2,378/mi²

Economy

Median Income$20,779

Unemployment15.9%

Poverty21.0%

Housing

Home Value$122,000

Rent$610

Housing Units2,273

Rent Burden29.2%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)

Rain38.2 in/yr

Sunny Days218/yr

Elevation95 ft (29 m)

Population	5,683
Population Density	2,378 / sq mi
Elevation	95 ft (29 m)
Coordinates	50.4380°, 2.8532°
Timezone	Europe/Paris
Country	🇫🇷 France
State / Province	Hauts-de-France
Average Temperature	54°F (12°C)
January Average	42°F (6°C)
July Average	65°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation	38.2 inches (970 mm)
Annual Snowfall	4.7 inches (12 cm)
Median Household Income	$20,779

About Loison-sous-Lens

Loison-sous-Lens is a small city in France (Hauts-de-France) with a population of 5,683. The city sits at an elevation of 95 feet (29 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 Loison-sous-Lens is $20,779, which is 72% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 15.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 21.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 341 business establishments.

Income: Loison-sous-Lens vs France

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$20,779
	72% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	15.9%
	342% above France avg
Poverty Rate	21.0%
	69% above France avg
Establishments (County)	341

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Loison-sous-Lens is $122,000, 57% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $610 (48% below the national average of $1,163). There are 2,273 total housing units in the city. 29.2% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.9x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$122,000
	57% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$610
	48% below France avg
Rent Burden	29.2%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units	2,273

Property Tax

Climate in Loison-sous-Lens

Loison-sous-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

Loison-sous-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 95 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 65°F Jul (19°C)

Annual Average	53.8°F
	0% below France avg
January Average	42°F (6°C)
July Average	65°F (19°C)
Sunny Days	218 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	95 ft (29 m)
Area	2.4 sq mi (6.2 km²)
Population Density	2,378/sq mi
Coordinates	50.4380°N, 2.8532°W
Timezone	Europe/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.2"

0% below France avg

Snowfall 4.7"

Wettest Month (Nov) 2.72"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.65"

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	148 km
Jun 20, 1995	1 km N of Ghlin, Belgium	M4.3	74 km
Aug 29, 1992	4 km SSE of Cousolre, France	M4.1	97 km
Jan 23, 2007	57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom	M4.1	144 km
Dec 14, 1991	3 km SSE of Longfossé, France	M4.0	76 km
Aug 26, 1992	2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium	M3.9	105 km
Jan 27, 1998	27 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France	M3.8	117 km
Jul 13, 2008	0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium	M3.8	124 km
May 22, 2015	3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom	M3.7	138 km
Mar 3, 2009	1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom	M3.5	140 km
Jul 20, 1994	2 km N of Rousies, France	M3.5	83 km
Jan 27, 1992	6 km SSE of Longfossé, France	M3.5	73 km
Jul 14, 2008	1 km SW of Boussu, Belgium	M3.2	66 km
Feb 13, 1997	26 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France	M3.2	116 km
Oct 25, 1998	6 km NNE of Montdidier, France	M3.2	84 km
Jun 1, 2005	3 km N of Grandvilliers, France	M3.1	104 km
May 4, 1990	0 km NE of Coquelles, France	M3.1	93 km
Feb 27, 2005	1 km NW of Libercourt, France	M3.1	12 km
Jul 20, 1994	1 km NE of Quévy-le-Petit, Belgium	M3.1	78 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	—	110 km
1911	FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND	Meteorological	0.9 m	—	135 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 (7°C)	2.1 in
April	48°F (9°C)	1.9 in
May	55°F (13°C)	2.4 in
June	60°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)	2.4 in
October	52°F (11°C)	2.5 in
November	44°F (7°C)	2.7 in	Wettest
December	40°F (5°C)	2.5 in

Loison-sous-Lens has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 39°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.7") and February the driest (1.7").

View full weather details →

Schools in Loison-sous-Lens

8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
École primaire Emile Basly	—	—	—	—
École élémentaire Françoise Dolto	—	—	—	—
École maternelle Roland	—	—	—	—
École élémentaire Jules Ferry	—	—	—	—
École maternelle Jules Ferry	—	—	—	—
École élémentaire Jules Ferry	—	—	—	—
École maternelle Les Marronniers	—	—	—	—
École élémentaire Lino Ventura	—	—	—	—

View full schools details →

Radio Stations near Loison-sous-Lens

29 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
Yellow Radio	dance, deep	MP3 192 kbps
Galaxie Radio	—	MP3 128 kbps
Radio Eurodance Classic (BE)	90s, eurodance	MP3 128 kbps
ISEKOI Radio \| Chill Zone	chill, chillout	MP3
ISEKOI Radio	dance, dnb	OGG
radio qui chifel (BE)	—	MP3 256 kbps
here4ears	ambient, chillout	MP3 320 kbps
Radio Studio 22 Gullegem, be (BE)	—	MP3 320 kbps
ISEKOI Radio \| Non-Stop Ambient	ambient, meditation	OGG
Métropole FM	—	AAC+ 320 kbps
RCV	musique, pop	MP3 128 kbps
CHIC RADIO HITS	—	MP3 320 kbps
Génération Mix	pop music	AAC 64 kbps
Wagenbergtotaal (NL)	internet radio, song requests	MP3 192 kbps
Radio Uylenspiegel	folk	MP3 192 kbps
WRadio (BE)	dance music, electronic	MP3 192 kbps
Radio Scarpe Sensée	—	MP3 128 kbps
Radio Bingo - Roeselaere, Be (BE)	—	MP3 128 kbps
KL85 (NL)	—	MP3 128 kbps
ONIB Radio (BE)	—	MP3
ONIB Disco (BE)	—	MP3 192 kbps
Mona FM	—	MP3 128 kbps
RCV 99 fm	electro, jazz	MP3 128 kbps
Roots Legacy	—	MP3 224 kbps

Museums in Loison-sous-Lens

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
Ambulants Postaux Ferroviaires
Ancienne malterie de la distillerie Claeyssens
Ancienne malterie de la distillerie Claeyssens
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
Lasécu
Lasécu
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 de la Poupée et du Jouet Ancien de Wambrechies
Musée de la Poupée et du Jouet Ancien de Wambrechies
Musée des Beaux-Arts d'Arras
Musée des canonniers sédentaires de Lille
Musée des canonniers sédentaires de Lille
Musée des télécommunications et de la radio
Musée des télécommunications et de la radio
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
Salle des Batailles
Wellington Quarry Museum WW1

Libraries in Loison-sous-Lens

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
Bibliothèque		0.0
Bibliothèque Arc-en-Ciel		0.0
Bibliothèque associative de Wambrechies		0.0
Bibliothèque associative de Wambrechies		0.0
Bibliothèque Comité d'Entreprise Renault Douai		0.0
Bibliothèque de l'I.E.P		0.0
Bibliothèque de Lompret		0.0
Bibliothèque de Lompret		0.0
Bibliothèque de Lorgies		0.0
Bibliothéque de Santes		0.0
Bibliothéque de Santes		0.0
Bibliothèque départementale		0.0
Bibliothèque des Blancs-Monts		0.0
Bibliothèque du Square		0.0
Bibliothèque Jeanne d'Arc		0.0
Bibliothèque Jeanne d'Arc		0.0
Bibliothèque La Micheline		0.0
Bibliothèque La Péniche		0.0
Bibliothèque Marie-Claude Bironneau		0.0
Bibliothèque municipale		0.0
Bibliothèque municipale		0.0
Bibliothèque municipale		0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale		0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale		0.0
Bibliothèque municipale		0.0
Bibliothèque municipale		0.0
Bibliothèque municipale		0.0
Bibliothèque municipale		0.0
Bibliothèque municipale		0.0
Bibliothèque municipale d'Haubourdin		0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Jacques Estager		0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Louis Aragon		0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale Raymond Vendeville		0.0
Bibliothèque pour tous		0.0
Bibliothèque pour tous		0.0
Bibliothèque principale Marceline Desbordes Valmore		0.0
Bibliothèque Raymond Devos		0.0
Bibliothèque Robinson		0.0
Bibliothèque Universitaire		0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire		0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire de Béthune		0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire de droit-gestion		0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire de médecine, pôle recherche		0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire Santé		0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire Santé		0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire Vauban		0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire Vauban		0.0
Bibliothèque-Ludothèque		0.0
Bibliothèque-Ludothèque Ronville		0.0
Centre culturel du Canon d'Or		0.0
Centre culturel du Canon d'Or		0.0
Centre Culturel et d'Animation F. Dolto (Garderie)		0.0
Centre de documentation de l’IAE		0.0
Centre de documentation de l’IAE		0.0
Centre multimédia Georges Brassens		0.0
Centre Socioculturel Françoise Dolto		0.0
Coeur de Bellain, la bibliothèque du centre-ville		0.0
Direction de l'Information et de l'Ingénierie Documentaire		0.0
Ferme du Mont Garin		0.0
Ferme du Mont Garin		0.0
L’Odyssée Médiathèque		0.0
Maison Régionale de l'Environment et des Solidarités		0.0
Maison Régionale de l'Environment et des Solidarités		0.0
Médiathème municipale		0.0
Médiathèque		0.0
Médiathèque		0.0
Médiathèque		0.0
Médiathèque		0.0
Médiathèque		0.0
Médiathèque		0.0
Médiathèque		0.0
Médiathèque		0.0
Médiathèque		0.0
Médiathèque - Centre Culturel		0.0
Médiathèque Albert Uderzo		0.0
Médiathèque d'Arras		0.0
Médiathèque de Carvin		0.0
Médiathèque de Chemy		0.0
Médiathèque de COURCELLES-LÈS-LENS		0.0
Médiathèque de Fives		0.0
Médiathèque de La Gorgue		0.0
Médiathèque de La Madeleine		0.0
Médiathèque de Lille Sud		0.0
Médiathèque de Moncheaux		0.0
Médiathèque de Templemars		0.0
Médiathèque de Thélus		0.0
Médiathèque de Wazemmes		0.0
Médiathèque de Wazemmes		0.0
Médiathèque Départementale du Nord		0.0
Médiathèque des Bois-Blancs		0.0
Médiathèque des Bois-Blancs		0.0
Médiathèque du Vieux Lille		0.0
Médiathèque du Vieux Lille		0.0
Médiathèque Elie Weisel		0.0
Médiathèque Émile Zola		0.0
Médiathèque Estaminet		0.0
Médiathèque François Mitterand		0.0
Médiathèque François Mitterrand		0.0
Médiathèque Jacques Duquesne		0.0
Médiathèque Jean Baclet		0.0
Médiathèque Jean Buridan		0.0
Médiathèque Jean Ferrat		0.0
Médiathèque Jean Monnet		0.0
Médiathèque Jean-Paul Fleurquin		0.0
Médiathèque Jules Verne		0.0
Médiathèque Jules Verne		0.0
Médiathèque l'Albatros		0.0
Médiathèque la Corderie		0.0
Médiathèque la Corderie		0.0
Médiathèque La Parenthèse		0.0
Médiathèque La Source		0.0
Médiathèque Le Temps de Lire		0.0
Médiathèque Le Trait d'Union		0.0
Médiathèque Louis Aragon		0.0
Médiathèque Louis Aragon		0.0
Médiathèque Marguerite Yourcenar		0.0
Médiathèque Marguerite Yourcenar		0.0
Médiathèque Michel Berger		0.0
Médiathèque municipale		0.0
Médiathèque Municipale		0.0
Médiathèque Municipale du Faubourg de Béthune		0.0
Médiathèque Municipale du Faubourg de Béthune		0.0
Médiathèque Municipale Jean Lévy		0.0
Médiathèque Nelson Madiba Mandela		0.0
Médiathèque René Soler		0.0
Médiathèque Robert Cousin		0.0
Médiathèque Saint-Exupéry		0.0
Médiathèque-Ludothèque		0.0
Public Library		0.0
Public Library		0.0

Farmers Markets in Loison-sous-Lens

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Les Halles
Marché
Marché
Marché
Marché Caulier
Marché Caulier
Marché de Fives
Marché de Fives
Marché de Fives
Marché de Fives
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

Cafes in Loison-sous-Lens

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Le Rami

Train Stations in Loison-sous-Lens

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Loison-sous-Lens

Gas Stations in Loison-sous-Lens

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Station Service E. Leclerc

Breweries in Loison-sous-Lens

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
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 Gorguechon
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
Monsieur Paon / Brasserie Craft
Monsieur Paon / Brasserie Craft
Nano brasserie du Colibri
Nano brasserie du Colibri
Tandem
Tandem
Tous Houblon
Tous Houblon

Stadiums & Teams in Loison-sous-Lens

Team	League	Division

Airports Near Loison-sous-Lens

27 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Lille Airport	LIL	Large Airport
Amiens Glisy Airfield	—	Medium Airport
Flanders International Airport Kortrijk-Wevelgem	KJK	Medium Airport
Koksijde Air Base	—	Medium Airport
Merville-Calonne Airport	HZB	Medium Airport
Péronne Saint-Quentin Airfield	—	Medium Airport
Valenciennes-Denain Airfield	—	Medium Airport
Albert Bray airport	BYF	Small 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

Treatment Centers in Loison-sous-Lens

1 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
Centre Transitoire Social Et Thérapeutique Samuel Beckett

Churches & Religious Organizations in Loison-sous-Lens

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
Église Saint-Auguste
Église Saint-Wulgan

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

Download Full City Report

Get a comprehensive, print-ready PDF with all data for Loison-sous-Lens.

Get Report

Frequently Asked Questions About Loison-sous-Lens

What is the population of Loison-sous-Lens?

Loison-sous-Lens has a population of 5,683 residents and is located in France. The population density is 2,378 people per square mile, spread across 2.4 square miles.

Is Loison-sous-Lens expensive to live in?

The median household income is $20,779, 72% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $122,000 (57% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $610 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.9x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Loison-sous-Lens?

Loison-sous-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 Loison-sous-Lens?

The job market in Loison-sous-Lens faces challenges, with unemployment at 15.9% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 341 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Loison-sous-Lens?

The median home value in Loison-sous-Lens is $122,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $610.

Nearby Cities

Noyelles-sous-Lens 7,467 pop · 1.0 mi Lens 38,265 pop · 1.2 mi Sallaumines 10,637 pop · 1.5 mi Annay 4,797 pop · 2.1 mi Avion 18,470 pop · 2.2 mi Éleu-dit-Leauwette 2,962 pop · 2.2 mi Harnes 13,569 pop · 2.3 mi Vendin-le-Vieil 6,713 pop · 2.6 mi Méricourt 11,580 pop · 2.6 mi Billy-Montigny 8,533 pop · 2.6 mi Fouquières-lès-Lens 7,008 pop · 2.7 mi Pont-à-Vendin 2,949 pop · 2.9 mi Loos-en-Gohelle 7,150 pop · 3.0 mi Liévin 34,370 pop · 3.4 mi

Compare Loison-sous-Lens with another city:

Loison-sous-Lens, France

Discover Loison-sous-Lens, France

City Guide — Loison-sous-Lens

Overview 8/11

People 1/10

Economy 4/13

Housing 4/17

Health 0/26

Crime & Safety 0/12

Climate & Environment 7/19

Community 0/14

Cost of Services 0/3

Historical Trends 0/3

Geography 3/6

Places & Facilities 10/32

About Loison-sous-Lens

People

Economy

Housing

Climate

About Loison-sous-Lens

Income: Loison-sous-Lens vs France

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Ownership & Property

Property Tax

Climate in Loison-sous-Lens

Temperature

Geography

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Earthquake History

Tsunami History

Monthly Weather

Schools in Loison-sous-Lens

Radio Stations near Loison-sous-Lens

Museums in Loison-sous-Lens

Libraries in Loison-sous-Lens

Farmers Markets in Loison-sous-Lens

Cafes in Loison-sous-Lens

Train Stations in Loison-sous-Lens

Gas Stations in Loison-sous-Lens

Breweries in Loison-sous-Lens

Stadiums & Teams in Loison-sous-Lens

Airports Near Loison-sous-Lens

Treatment Centers in Loison-sous-Lens

Churches & Religious Organizations in Loison-sous-Lens

Quick Facts

🇫🇷 About France

Public Holidays in France

Frequently Asked Questions About Loison-sous-Lens

What is the population of Loison-sous-Lens?

Is Loison-sous-Lens expensive to live in?

What is the weather like in Loison-sous-Lens?

How is the job market in Loison-sous-Lens?

How much does housing cost in Loison-sous-Lens?

Nearby Cities