Poitiers, France

Full City Profile

2.2 /5.0

C Fair

85,960 Population 5,287/sq mi density

387 ft Elevation 118 meters

56°F Avg Temperature 14°C

Overall

2.2 / 5.0

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

Economy

1.2 / 5.0

$21,762 median income, 16.7% unemployment

Affordability

3.3 / 5.0

$131,600 home value, $658/mo rent

Poitiers, France

At a Glance

Median Income

$21,762

71% below

Home Value

$131,600

53% below

Median Rent

$658/mo

43% below

30.2% of income on rent

Unemployment

16.7%

364% above

26.0% poverty rate

Avg Temperature

56°F

247 sunny days/yr

Is Poitiers a Good Place to Live?

2.2 / 5.0 — Fair

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

Economy & Jobs

Poitiers residents earn a median household income of $21,762 , which is 71% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate stands at 16.7% (364% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 26.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 276 business establishments, including 109 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Poitiers is $131,600 , 53% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $658/month, with 30.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Climate & Weather

Poitiers has an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 247 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population85,960

Density5,287/mi²

Foreign Born12.3%

Economy

Median Income$21,762

Per Capita

Unemployment16.7%

Poverty26.0%

Housing

Home Value$131,600

Rent$658

Ownership

Housing Units34,384

Rent Burden30.2%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F

Sunny Days247/yr

Rain38.4 in/yr

Elevation387 ft

Did You Know?

12.3% of residents are foreign-born.

There are 109 restaurants in the area.