Pontenx-les-Forges, France

Full City Profile

2.9 /5.0

C+ Fair

1,174 Population 27/sq mi density

95 ft Elevation 29 meters

55°F Avg Temperature 13°C

C+

Overall

2.9 / 5.0

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

Economy

2.3 / 5.0

$23,566 median income, 12.9% unemployment

B+

Affordability

3.5 / 5.0

$131,800 home value, $659/mo rent

Pontenx-les-Forges, France

At a Glance

Median Income

$23,566

69% below

Home Value

$131,800

53% below

Median Rent

$659/mo

43% below

25.0% of income on rent

Unemployment

12.9%

258% above

0.1% poverty rate

Avg Temperature

55°F

263 sunny days/yr

Is Pontenx-les-Forges a Good Place to Live?

C+

2.9 / 5.0 — Fair

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

Economy & Jobs

Pontenx-les-Forges residents earn a median household income of $23,566 , which is 69% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate stands at 12.9% (258% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 70 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Pontenx-les-Forges is $131,800 , 53% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $659/month, with 25.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Climate & Weather

Pontenx-les-Forges has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 263 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,174

Density27/mi²

Foreign Born6.4%

Economy

Median Income$23,566

Per Capita

Unemployment12.9%

Poverty0.1%

Housing

B+

Home Value$131,800

Rent$659

Ownership

Housing Units470

Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F

Sunny Days263/yr

Rain40.4 in/yr

Elevation95 ft