Hauts-de-France, France

High score (8-10)

Northern France near Belgium and UK has strong historical and contemporary cross-border mixing. Lille is a legitimate university city with young demographics and more egalitarian gender dynamics. Women are direct and less concerned with hierarchy. Good food culture without pretense.

Mid score (6-8) · Your profile

Lille is lively but grey, and outside the city it's industrial and economically flat. English fluency is decent but not guaranteed. Winter weather is harsh.

Lower score (below 6)

This is post-industrial France at its bleakest. Outside Lille, towns are depressed and socially closed. Cultural vibe is reserved and family-centered. Nothing about the economic reality suggests opportunity.

What's the median income in Hauts-de-France, France?

$27k median

What's the typical marriage age for women in Hauts-de-France, France?

Women marry at 30

How common is a college degree in Hauts-de-France, France?

28% men have degree

What's the average male height in Hauts-de-France, France?

178 cm local avg

What's the average BMI for women in Hauts-de-France, France?

Local women avg 26.1