Lons-le-Saunier, France

Full City Profile

2.7 /5.0

C+ Fair

20,678 Population 6,962/sq mi density

853 ft Elevation 260 meters

54°F Avg Temperature 12°C

C+

Overall

2.7 / 5.0

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

Economy

1.5 / 5.0

$22,226 median income, 13.8% unemployment

B+

Affordability

3.8 / 5.0

$112,200 home value, $561/mo rent

Lons-le-Saunier, France

At a Glance

Median Income

$22,226

70% below

Home Value

$112,200

60% below

Median Rent

$561/mo

52% below

29.2% of income on rent

Unemployment

13.8%

283% above

21.0% poverty rate

Avg Temperature

54°F

251 sunny days/yr

Is Lons-le-Saunier 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

Lons-le-Saunier residents earn a median household income of $22,226 , which is 70% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate stands at 13.8% (283% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,241 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lons-le-Saunier is $112,200 , 60% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $561/month, with 29.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Climate & Weather

Lons-le-Saunier has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 68.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population20,678

Density6,962/mi²

Foreign Born10.5%

Economy

Median Income$22,226

Per Capita

Unemployment13.8%

Poverty21.0%

Housing

B+

Home Value$112,200

Rent$561

Ownership

Housing Units8,271

Rent Burden29.2%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F

Sunny Days251/yr

Rain68.2 in/yr

Elevation853 ft

Did You Know?

10.5% of residents are foreign-born.