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Soissons, France

Hauts-de-France · France

Soissons is a mid-size city in Hauts-de-France, France with a population of 31,100. Elevation: 164 ft (50 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.1 /5.0
C Fair
31,100 Population 6,534/sq mi density
164 ft Elevation 50 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
39.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$19,742 Median Income
C
Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.0 / 5.0
$19,742 median income, 25.0% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.1 / 5.0
$123,600 home value, $618/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population31,100
Density6,534/mi²

Economy

F
Median Income$19,742
Unemployment25.0%
Poverty30.0%

Housing

B
Home Value$123,600
Rent$618
Housing Units12,440
Rent Burden31.0%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain39.0 in/yr
Sunny Days232/yr
Elevation164 ft (50 m)
Population31,100
Population Density6,534 / sq mi
Elevation164 ft (50 m)
Coordinates49.3817°, 3.3236°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceHauts-de-France
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation39.0 inches (992 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.5 inches (4 cm)
Median Household Income$19,742

About Soissons

Soissons is a mid-size city in France (Hauts-de-France) with a population of 31,100. The city sits at an elevation of 164 feet (50 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Soissons is $19,742, which is 74% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 25.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 30.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 1,866 business establishments.

Income: Soissons vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$19,742
74% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment25.0%
594% above France avg
Poverty Rate30.0%
142% above France avg
Establishments (County)1,866

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Soissons is $123,600, 56% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $618 (47% below the national average of $1,163). There are 12,440 total housing units in the city. 31.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.3x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$123,600
56% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$618
47% below France avg
Rent Burden31.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units12,440

Property Tax

Climate in Soissons

Soissons has an average annual temperature of 11.3°C (52°F). The hottest month is Aug (19.6°C), the coldest is Jan (3.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 769 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 3.1°C / 38°F -4.6° / 12.2° 67.4
Feb 5.7°C / 42°F -4.1° / 15.9° 61.6
Mar 7.4°C / 45°F -2.8° / 19.1° 62.1
Apr 9.7°C / 49°F -2.8° / 22.2° 45.3
May 13.4°C / 56°F 2.6° / 24.9° 57.8
Jun 17.8°C / 64°F 7.2° / 30.3° 74.5
Jul 19°C / 66°F 9.6° / 32.9° 60.2
Aug 19.6°C / 67°F 9.9° / 31.2° 44.9
Sep 16.5°C / 62°F 6° / 29.6° 61.3
Oct 12.4°C / 54°F 3.5° / 23° 89.3
Nov 7°C / 45°F -1.8° / 16.1° 66.5
Dec 4.7°C / 40°F -4.2° / 13.9° 78.7
Soissons experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 232 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 39.0 inches. The area receives 1.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 164 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average53.7°F
1% below France avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days232 days/yr

Geography

Elevation164 ft (50 m)
Area4.8 sq mi (12.3 km²)
Population Density6,534/sq mi
Coordinates49.3817°N, 3.3236°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.0"
3% above France avg
Snowfall 1.5"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.40"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.85"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

19 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M3.2 on Jul 14, 2008.

Jun 20, 1995 1 km N of Ghlin, Belgium M4.3 130 km
Aug 29, 1992 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France M4.1 110 km
Aug 26, 1992 2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium M3.9 107 km
Jul 20, 1994 2 km N of Rousies, France M3.5 113 km
Oct 25, 1998 6 km NNE of Montdidier, France M3.2 63 km
Jul 14, 2008 1 km SW of Boussu, Belgium M3.2 121 km
Jun 1, 2005 3 km N of Grandvilliers, France M3.1 105 km
Jul 20, 1994 1 km NE of Quévy-le-Petit, Belgium M3.1 120 km
Feb 27, 2005 1 km NW of Libercourt, France M3.1 126 km
Jul 23, 1992 3 km ENE of Sivry, Belgium M3.0 110 km
Oct 16, 1992 9 km SW of Saint-Dizier, France M2.9 143 km
Nov 29, 1992 1 km ENE of Sivry, Belgium M2.8 108 km
Aug 29, 1992 2 km W of Rance, Belgium M2.8 108 km
Nov 8, 1994 2 km WSW of Landelies, Belgium M2.8 131 km
Apr 30, 2002 0 km SSE of Waudrez, Belgium M2.7 129 km
Jan 31, 2003 2 km SSE of Loverval, Belgium M2.6 136 km
Jan 28, 1991 6 km S of Bièvre, Belgium M2.6 134 km
Jun 22, 1999 5 km NNE of Oisemont, France M2.5 129 km
Jan 31, 2003 1 km N of Tarcienne, Belgium M2.5 135 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.1 in
February 38°F (3°C) 1.9 in Coldest, Driest
March 44°F (6°C) 2.0 in
April 48°F (9°C) 1.9 in
May 55°F (13°C) 2.4 in
June 60°F (16°C) 2.4 in Wettest
July 66°F (19°C) 2.2 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 2.0 in
September 58°F (15°C) 2.2 in
October 51°F (11°C) 2.3 in
November 43°F (6°C) 2.2 in
December 39°F (4°C) 2.3 in

Soissons has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 38°F in February to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.4") and February the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Soissons

24 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École élémentaire Saint-Crépin - - - -
École maternelle Saint-Waast - - - -
École primaire publique Michelet - - - -
École élémentaire Saint-Waast - - - -
École primaire Jean Moulin - - - -
École primaire d'application du Centre - - - -
Collège Saint-Paul - - - -
École primaire privée de l'Enfant Jésus - - - -
Collège Saint-Just - - - -
École primaire Ramon - - - -
Collège Lamartine - - - -
École maternelle Saint-Crépin - - - -
Lycée professionnel des métiers Saint-Vincent-de-Paul - - - -
École primaire Raymonde Fiolet - - - -
École élémentaire Tour de Ville - - - -
Lycée Saint-Rémy - - - -
Lycée professionnel Camille Claudel - - - -
École maternelle Louise Michel - - - -
Collège-lycée Saint-Vincent-de-Paul - - - -
Lycée Gérard de Nerval - - - -
Collège Gérard Philipe - - - -
Lycée polyvalent Léonard de Vinci - - - -
Collège Saint-Vincent de Paul - - - -
Lycée général et technologique des métiers Saint-Vincent-de-Paul - - - -
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Radio Stations near Soissons

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
radio puisaleine oldies, pop MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Soissons

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Arsenal de l'Abbaye Saint-Jean-des-Vignes
Atelier de l'abeille de Chavignon
Cité internationale de la langue française
Maison natale de Paul Claudel
Musée Alexandre Dumas
Musée de Soissons
Musée franco-américain du château de Blérancourt
Musée Jean Racine
Musée municipal
Musée régional du machinisme agricole

Libraries in Soissons

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Onézime-Hénin0.0
Bibliothèque Universitaire0.0
Médiathèque - Espace Voltaire0.0
Médiathèque georges Brassens0.0

Farmers Markets in Soissons

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché aux poissons
Marché Couvert

Hotels in Soissons

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hôtel des Francs

Cafes in Soissons

4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Au Vieux Carré
Cathy's Bar
Le Clovis
Le Saint-Brice

Cinemas in Soissons

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Le Clovis

Theatres in Soissons

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Théâtre Le Petit Bouffon

Clinics in Soissons

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Polyclinique Saint-Christophe

Dentists in Soissons

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dentiste

Veterinaries in Soissons

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Clinique vétérinaire de Soissons

Gas Stations in Soissons

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Carrefour
Carrefour
Esso Express
FR #8193885215

Banks in Soissons

14 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AXA
AXA
AXA
Banque Populaire
BNP Paribas
BNP Paribas
BRED
Caisse d'Épargne
Caisse d'Épargne
CIC
Crédit Agricole
Crédit du Nord
LCL
Société Générale

Breweries in Soissons

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
L'écol aux Mousses

Stadiums & Teams in Soissons

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Soissons

31 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Péronne Saint-Quentin Airfield-Medium Airport
Albert Bray airportBYFSmall Airport
Azur Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Bonavis Airfield-Small Airport
Brochot Aerodrome-Small Airport
Château-Thierry-Belleau Airfield-Small Airport
Chelles-le-Pin Airfield-Small Airport
Chevry-Cossigny Paramotor Field-Small Airport
Compiègne Margny Airfield-Small Airport
Corbeny Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Coulommiers-Voisins Aerodrome-Small Airport
Fontenay-Trésigny Aerodrome-Small Airport
Frétoy-le-Château Airfield-Small Airport
La Boisselle Airfield-Small Airport
La Ferté-Gaucher Airfield-Small Airport
La Flamengrie ULM-Small Airport
La Trétoire Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Laon-Chambry Airfield-Small Airport
Le Plessis-Belleville Airfield-Small Airport
Lognes Emerainville Airfield-Small Airport
Meaux-Esbly Airfield-Small Airport
Mosloy Airfield-Small Airport
Neuflieux Airfield-Small Airport
Ployart Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Reims Concept Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Quentin Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-Quentin-Roupy Airfield-Small Airport
Sézanne-Saint-Remy Airfield-Small Airport
Soissons-Courmelles Airfield-Small Airport
Taillefontaine Airfield-Small Airport
Val de l'Ailette Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Soissons

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
La Poste
La Poste
Soissons Saint-Martin

Churches & Religious Organizations in Soissons

9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Abbaye Saint-Léger
Cathédrale Saint-Gervais et Saint-Protais
Chapelle Saint-Charles
Église de la Résurrection
Église Saint-Crépin
Église Saint-Germain
Église Saint-Waast
Mosquée Badr
Temple

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Paris

🇫🇷 About France

Capital Paris
Population 66,987,244
Area 547,030 km²
GDP (USD) $3,056,250,648,138
GDP per capita $44,700
HDI 0.917
Life expectancy 82.9 years
Internet users 86.8%
Urban population 78.8%
Currency EUR (Euro)
Languages French
Calling code +33
TLD .fr
Driving side right

Public Holidays in France

11 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Jour de l'an
Apr 6 Easter Monday Lundi de Pâques
May 1 Labour Day Fête du Travail
May 8 Victory in Europe Day Victoire 1945
May 14 Ascension Day Ascension
May 25 Whit Monday Lundi de Pentecôte
Jul 14 Bastille Day Fête nationale
Aug 15 Assumption Day Assomption
Nov 1 All Saints' Day Toussaint
Nov 11 Armistice Day Armistice 1918
Dec 25 Christmas Day Noël

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Frequently Asked Questions About Soissons

What is the population of Soissons?

Soissons has a population of 31,100 residents and is located in France. The population density is 6,534 people per square mile, spread across 4.8 square miles.

Is Soissons expensive to live in?

The median household income is $19,742, 74% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $123,600 (56% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $618 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.3x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Soissons?

Soissons has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 232 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 39.0 inches, with 1.5 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Soissons?

The job market in Soissons faces challenges, with unemployment at 25.0% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 1,866 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Soissons?

The median home value in Soissons is $123,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $618.

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