Lyon, France

Full City Profile

2.5 /5.0

C+ Fair

520,774 Population 28,180/sq mi density

568 ft Elevation 173 meters

56°F Avg Temperature 13°C

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Overall

2.5 / 5.0

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

Economy

1.8 / 5.0

$27,464 median income, 11.5% unemployment

Affordability

3.2 / 5.0

$168,800 home value, $844/mo rent

Lyon, France

At a Glance

Median Income

$27,464

63% below

Home Value

$168,800

40% below

Median Rent

$844/mo

27% below

28.2% of income on rent

Unemployment

11.5%

219% above

16.0% poverty rate

Avg Temperature

56°F

261 sunny days/yr

Is Lyon a Good Place to Live?

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2.5 / 5.0 — Fair

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

Economy & Jobs

Lyon residents earn a median household income of $27,464 , which is 63% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate stands at 11.5% (219% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,278 business establishments, including 1,755 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lyon is $168,800 , 40% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $844/month, with 28.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Climate & Weather

Lyon has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 261 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population520,774

Density28,180/mi²

Foreign Born13.9%

Economy

Median Income$27,464

Per Capita

Unemployment11.5%

Poverty16.0%

Housing

Home Value$168,800

Rent$844

Ownership

Housing Units208,310

Rent Burden28.2%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F

Sunny Days261/yr

Rain35.0 in/yr

Elevation568 ft

Did You Know?

13.9% of residents are foreign-born.

There are 1,755 restaurants in the area.