Loos-en-Gohelle, France

Full City Profile

2.6 /5.0

C+ Fair

7,150 Population 1,459/sq mi density

141 ft Elevation 43 meters

54°F Avg Temperature 12°C

C+

Overall

2.6 / 5.0

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

Economy

1.6 / 5.0

$21,978 median income, 15.4% unemployment

B+

Affordability

3.6 / 5.0

$121,600 home value, $608/mo rent

Loos-en-Gohelle, France

At a Glance

Median Income

$21,978

71% below

Home Value

$121,600

57% below

Median Rent

$608/mo

48% below

28.8% of income on rent

Unemployment

15.4%

328% above

19.0% poverty rate

Avg Temperature

54°F

218 sunny days/yr

Is Loos-en-Gohelle a Good Place to Live?

C+

2.6 / 5.0 — Fair

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

Economy & Jobs

Loos-en-Gohelle residents earn a median household income of $21,978 , which is 71% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate stands at 15.4% (328% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 429 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Loos-en-Gohelle is $121,600 , 57% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $608/month, with 28.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Climate & Weather

Loos-en-Gohelle 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

Population7,150

Density1,459/mi²

Foreign Born1.6%

Economy

Median Income$21,978

Per Capita

Unemployment15.4%

Poverty19.0%

Housing

B+

Home Value$121,600

Rent$608

Ownership

Housing Units2,860

Rent Burden28.8%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F

Sunny Days218/yr

Rain38.2 in/yr

Elevation141 ft