Lorient, France

Full City Profile

2.3 /5.0

C Fair

58,112 Population 8,609/sq mi density

33 ft Elevation 10 meters

54°F Avg Temperature 12°C

Overall

2.3 / 5.0

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

Economy

1.5 / 5.0

$22,529 median income, 16.1% unemployment

Affordability

3.1 / 5.0

$144,400 home value, $722/mo rent

Lorient, France

At a Glance

Median Income

$22,529

70% below

Home Value

$144,400

49% below

Median Rent

$722/mo

38% below

29.2% of income on rent

Unemployment

16.1%

347% above

21.0% poverty rate

Avg Temperature

54°F

269 sunny days/yr

Is Lorient a Good Place to Live?

2.3 / 5.0 - Fair

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

Economy & Jobs

Lorient residents earn a median household income of $22,529 , which is 70% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate stands at 16.1% (347% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,487 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lorient is $144,400 , 49% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $722/month, with 29.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Climate & Weather

Lorient has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 269 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population58,112

Density8,609/mi²

Foreign Born9.0%

Economy

Median Income$22,529

Per Capita

Unemployment16.1%

Poverty21.0%

Housing

Home Value$144,400

Rent$722

Ownership

Housing Units23,245

Rent Burden29.2%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F

Sunny Days269/yr

Rain37.0 in/yr

Elevation33 ft