Loison-sous-Lens, France

Full City Profile

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

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

Loison-sous-Lens, France

At a Glance

Median Income

$20,779

72% below

Home Value

$122,000

57% below

Median Rent

$610/mo

48% below

29.2% of income on rent

Unemployment

15.9%

342% above

21.0% poverty rate

Avg Temperature

54°F

218 sunny days/yr

Is Loison-sous-Lens a Good Place to Live?

2.4 / 5.0 — Fair

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

Economy & Jobs

Loison-sous-Lens residents earn a median household income of $20,779 , which is 72% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate stands at 15.9% (342% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 341 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Loison-sous-Lens is $122,000 , 57% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $610/month, with 29.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Climate & Weather

Loison-sous-Lens has 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.

Data Overview

People

Population5,683

Density2,378/mi²

Foreign Born3.0%

Economy

Median Income$20,779

Per Capita

Unemployment15.9%

Poverty21.0%

Housing

Home Value$122,000

Rent$610

Ownership

Housing Units2,273

Rent Burden29.2%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F

Sunny Days218/yr

Rain38.2 in/yr

Elevation95 ft