Mers-les-Bains, France

Full City Profile

2.4 /5.0

C Fair

3,487 Population 1,676/sq mi density

16 ft Elevation 5 meters

53°F Avg Temperature 12°C

Overall

2.4 / 5.0

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

Economy

1.4 / 5.0

$21,427 median income, 22.5% unemployment

Affordability

3.3 / 5.0

$126,200 home value, $631/mo rent

Mers-les-Bains, France

At a Glance

Median Income

$21,427

71% below

Home Value

$126,200

55% below

Median Rent

$631/mo

46% below

29.4% of income on rent

Unemployment

22.5%

525% above

22.0% poverty rate

Avg Temperature

53°F

232 sunny days/yr

Is Mers-les-Bains a Good Place to Live?

2.4 / 5.0 — Fair

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

Economy & Jobs

Mers-les-Bains residents earn a median household income of $21,427 , which is 71% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate stands at 22.5% (525% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 209 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Mers-les-Bains is $126,200 , 55% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $631/month, with 29.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Climate & Weather

Mers-les-Bains has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 232 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population3,487

Density1,676/mi²

Foreign Born1.6%

Economy

Median Income$21,427

Per Capita

Unemployment22.5%

Poverty22.0%

Housing

Home Value$126,200

Rent$631

Ownership

Housing Units1,395

Rent Burden29.4%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F

Sunny Days232/yr

Rain42.2 in/yr

Elevation16 ft