Méru, France

Full City Profile

2.1 /5.0

C Fair

13,528 Population 1,536/sq mi density

325 ft Elevation 99 meters

53°F Avg Temperature 12°C

Overall

2.1 / 5.0

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

Economy

1.5 / 5.0

$21,902 median income, 17.3% unemployment

C+

Affordability

2.6 / 5.0

$156,200 home value, $781/mo rent

Méru, France

At a Glance

Median Income

$21,902

71% below

Home Value

$156,200

45% below

Median Rent

$781/mo

33% below

29.2% of income on rent

Unemployment

17.3%

381% above

21.0% poverty rate

Avg Temperature

53°F

234 sunny days/yr

Is Méru a Good Place to Live?

2.1 / 5.0 — Fair

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

Economy & Jobs

Méru residents earn a median household income of $21,902 , which is 71% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate stands at 17.3% (381% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 812 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Méru is $156,200 , 45% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $781/month, with 29.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Climate & Weather

Méru has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 234 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population13,528

Density1,536/mi²

Foreign Born18.1%

Economy

Median Income$21,902

Per Capita

Unemployment17.3%

Poverty21.0%

Housing

C+

Home Value$156,200

Rent$781

Ownership

Housing Units5,411

Rent Burden29.2%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F

Sunny Days234/yr

Rain35.2 in/yr

Elevation325 ft

Did You Know?

18.1% of residents are foreign-born.