Merckeghem, France

Full City Profile

3.4 /5.0

B Good

577 Population 85/sq mi density

180 ft Elevation 55 meters

54°F Avg Temperature 12°C

Overall

3.4 / 5.0

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

C+

Economy

2.6 / 5.0

$26,633 median income, 8.5% unemployment

Affordability

4.1 / 5.0

$121,800 home value, $609/mo rent

Merckeghem, France

At a Glance

Median Income

$26,633

65% below

Home Value

$121,800

57% below

Median Rent

$609/mo

48% below

25.0% of income on rent

Unemployment

8.5%

136% above

0.1% poverty rate

Avg Temperature

54°F

225 sunny days/yr

Is Merckeghem a Good Place to Live?

3.4 / 5.0 — Good

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

Economy & Jobs

Merckeghem residents earn a median household income of $26,633 , which is 65% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate stands at 8.5% (136% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 35 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Merckeghem is $121,800 , 57% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $609/month, with 25.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Climate & Weather

Merckeghem has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 225 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population577

Density85/mi²

Foreign Born0.5%

Economy

C+

Median Income$26,633

Per Capita

Unemployment8.5%

Poverty0.1%

Housing

Home Value$121,800

Rent$609

Ownership

Housing Units231

Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F

Sunny Days225/yr

Rain39.9 in/yr

Elevation180 ft