Pessac, France

Full City Profile

2.7 /5.0

C+ Fair

57,944 Population 3,866/sq mi density

121 ft Elevation 37 meters

58°F Avg Temperature 15°C

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Overall

2.7 / 5.0

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

Economy

2.0 / 5.0

$28,015 median income, 12.0% unemployment

Affordability

3.3 / 5.0

$165,000 home value, $825/mo rent

Pessac, France

At a Glance

Median Income

$28,015

63% below

Home Value

$165,000

41% below

Median Rent

$825/mo

29% below

27.6% of income on rent

Unemployment

12.0%

233% above

13.0% poverty rate

Avg Temperature

58°F

263 sunny days/yr

Is Pessac a Good Place to Live?

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2.7 / 5.0 — Fair

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

Economy & Jobs

Pessac residents earn a median household income of $28,015 , which is 63% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate stands at 12.0% (233% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,477 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Pessac is $165,000 , 41% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $825/month, with 27.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Climate & Weather

Pessac has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 263 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population57,944

Density3,866/mi²

Foreign Born10.7%

Economy

Median Income$28,015

Per Capita

Unemployment12.0%

Poverty13.0%

Housing

Home Value$165,000

Rent$825

Ownership

Housing Units23,178

Rent Burden27.6%

Climate

Avg Temp58°F

Sunny Days263/yr

Rain48.6 in/yr

Elevation121 ft

Did You Know?

10.7% of residents are foreign-born.