Lowest Income in France

Top 100 cities ranked by lowest income

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Lowest Income — France

1 Roubaix 32 $15,746

2 Grigny 11 $15,973

3 Denain 32 $16,081

4 La Courneuve 11 $16,362

5 Louvroil 32 $16,394

6 Clichy-sous-Bois 11 $16,481

7 Aubervilliers 11 $16,556

8 Creil 32 $16,675

9 Garges-lès-Gonesse 11 $17,010

10 Behren-lès-Forbach 44 $17,032

11 Farébersviller 44 $17,334

12 Stains 11 $17,420

13 Villiers-le-Bel 11 $17,485

14 Bohain-en-Vermandois 32 $17,485

15 Montereau-Fault-Yonne 11 $17,582

16 Hautmont 32 $17,582

17 Maubeuge 32 $17,626

18 Bobigny 11 $17,636

19 Sallaumines 32 $17,680

20 La Chapelle-Saint-Luc 44 $17,734

21 Hirson 32 $17,777

22 Plaine 2 11 $17,788

23 Pierrefitte-sur-Seine 11 $17,788

24 Plaine 3 11 $17,788

25 Saint-Denis 11 $17,788

26 Pleyel 11 $17,788

27 Quiévrechain 32 $17,831

28 Sarcelles 11 $17,842

29 Condé-sur-l'Escaut 32 $17,950

30 Mulhouse 44 $17,950

31 Villetaneuse 11 $17,971

32 Grande-Synthe 32 $17,982

33 Montargis 24 $18,004

34 Waziers 32 $18,112

35 Anzin 32 $18,122

36 Fourmies 32 $18,155

37 Béziers 76 $18,176

38 Marles-les-Mines 32 $18,187

39 Saint-Fons 84 $18,230

40 Jeumont 32 $18,263

41 Villeneuve-Saint-Georges 11 $18,317

42 La Ricamarie 84 $18,382

43 Auchel 32 $18,414

44 Dugny 11 $18,436

45 Bruay-sur-l'Escaut 32 $18,436

46 Elbeuf 28 $18,490

47 Val-de-Reuil 28 $18,511

48 Vénissieux 84 $18,511

49 Sedan 44 $18,554

50 Vaulx-en-Velin 84 $18,554

51 Grenay 32 $18,565

52 Châlette-sur-Loing 24 $18,576

53 Bondy 11 $18,587

54 Le Bourget 11 $18,608

55 Beuvrages 32 $18,619

56 Lens 32 $18,630

57 Sevran 11 $18,684

58 Mantes-la-Jolie 11 $18,695

59 Bethoncourt 27 $18,695

60 Guise 32 $18,706

61 Montataire 32 $18,738

62 Bruay-la-Buissière 32 $18,738

63 Escaudain 32 $18,760

64 Perpignan 76 $18,770

65 Woippy 44 $18,803

66 Billy-Montigny 32 $18,824

67 Ham 32 $18,846

68 Le Blanc-Mesnil 11 $18,857

69 Maxéville 44 $18,932

70 Forbach 44 $18,943

71 Divion 32 $18,965

72 Saint-Florentin 27 $18,976

73 Noyelles-sous-Lens 32 $18,997

74 Calonne-Ricouart 32 $19,019

75 Romilly-sur-Seine 44 $19,019

76 Nogent-sur-Oise 32 $19,030

77 Fresnes-sur-Escaut 32 $19,062

78 Avignon 93 $19,105

79 Valenton 11 $19,105

80 Montfavet 93 $19,105

81 Boulogne-sur-Mer 32 $19,138

82 L'Île-Saint-Denis 11 $19,159

83 Noyon 32 $19,159

84 Aniche 32 $19,246

85 Avion 32 $19,256

86 Liévin 32 $19,267

87 Caudry 32 $19,278

88 Raismes 32 $19,300

89 Douchy-les-Mines 32 $19,310

90 Épinay-sur-Seine 11 $19,310

91 Vitry-le-François 44 $19,321

92 Migennes 27 $19,364

93 Aulnoye-Aymeries 32 $19,375

94 Tonnerre 27 $19,397

95 Mont-Saint-Martin 44 $19,440

96 Jœuf 44 $19,440

97 Laon 32 $19,440

98 Alès 76 $19,440

99 Dechy 32 $19,451

100 Calais 32 $19,537

Cities with the lowest median incomes in France face economic challenges that affect residents' quality of life and access to opportunities. Roubaix has a median household income of $15,746.

Lower incomes in these cities may reflect limited local job markets, reliance on specific industries, or historical economic factors. However, many of these communities also have lower costs of living, which can partially offset the income difference.

Economic development initiatives, workforce training programs, and infrastructure investments are key strategies being pursued in many of these communities to raise income levels and attract new employers.

Did You Know?

1. The median household in Roubaix earns $15,746 — 79% below the national median.
2. Lower incomes don't always mean lower quality of life — many of these cities have significantly lower costs of living.
3. College towns often appear on this list because student populations bring down the median household income statistics.

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