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Aire-sur-la-Lys, France
Hauts-de-France · France
Aire-sur-la-Lys is a small city in Hauts-de-France, France with a population of 10,397. Elevation: 79 ft (24 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Economy
DHousing
B+Climate
| Population | 10,397 |
| Population Density | 699 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 79 ft (24 m) |
| Coordinates | 50.6387°, 2.3988° |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
| Country | 🇫🇷 France |
| State / Province | Hauts-de-France |
| Average Temperature | 53°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 36.5 inches (927 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 4.0 inches (10 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $22,388 |
About Aire-sur-la-Lys
Aire-sur-la-Lys is a small city in France (Hauts-de-France) with a population of 10,397. The city sits at an elevation of 79 feet (24 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.
Income: Aire-sur-la-Lys vs France
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $22,388 |
| 70% below France avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 15.6% |
| 333% above France avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 19.0% |
| 53% above France avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 624 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $108,600 |
| 61% below France avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $543 |
| 53% below France avg | |
| Rent Burden | 28.8% |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 4,159 |
Property Tax
Climate in Aire-sur-la-Lys
Aire-sur-la-Lys has an average annual temperature of 11.1°C (52°F). The hottest month is Aug (18.5°C), the coldest is Jan (3.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 810 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 53.3°F |
| 1% below France avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 217 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 79 ft (24 m) |
| Area | 14.9 sq mi (38.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 699/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.6387°N, 2.3988°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1858 | NORTH SEA | Unknown | 6.0 m | — | 70 km |
| 1911 | FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND | Meteorological | 0.9 m | — | 96 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 2.2 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 47°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 2.9 in | Wettest |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 2.6 in |
Aire-sur-la-Lys has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 39°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.9") and February the driest (1.7").
Schools in Aire-sur-la-Lys
11 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Section d'enseignement général et professionnel adapté du Collège Jean Jaurès | — | — | — | — |
| Collège Jean Jaurès | — | — | — | — |
| Collège privé Sainte-Marie | — | — | — | — |
| École élémentaire Jules Ferry | — | — | — | — |
| École élémentaire Centre | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire de Saint-Quentin | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée polyvalent Vauban | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée d'enseignement agricole privé Sainte-Marie | — | — | — | — |
| École maternelle du Centre | — | — | — | — |
| École maternelle Saint-Exupéry | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire privée Sacré-Coeur | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Aire-sur-la-Lys
11 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banquise FM | — | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Yellow Radio | dance, deep | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Eurodance Classic (BE) | 90s, eurodance | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CHIC RADIO HITS | — | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Saravadio | alternative / indie | MP3 320 kbps | |
| DELTA FM - Terre de Camargue | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Delta FM | musique | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Uylenspiegel | folk | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Wagenbergtotaal (NL) | internet radio, song requests | MP3 192 kbps | |
| TEMPO 62 | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Addictive 50s (GB) | — | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Aire-sur-la-Lys
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archives municipales | ||||
| La Coupole | ||||
| Labanque | ||||
| Les Brigades de l'AA | ||||
| Maison de l'Archéologie | ||||
| Maison de la Bataille | ||||
| Maison des Archers | ||||
| Maison du Marais de Saint-Omer | ||||
| Maison du Westhoek - Office de tourisme | ||||
| Maison-Musée de l'Abbé Lemire | ||||
| Musée d'ethnologie régionale | ||||
| Musée de l'Abeille | ||||
| Musée de l'Hôtel Sandelin | ||||
| Musée de la Mine | ||||
| Musée de la Mine | ||||
| Musée de la Vie Frontalière | ||||
| Musée Départemental de Flandre | ||||
| Musée des Augustins | ||||
| Musée des Gigottos Automates | ||||
| Musée du Vieux II | ||||
| Musée Guillaume de Rubrouck | ||||
| Musée Henri Dupuis | ||||
| Musée Jeanne Devos | ||||
| Vlaemsch Huiseke |
Libraries in Aire-sur-la-Lys
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque d'Agglomération de Saint-Omer | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale Louis Aragon | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque René Goscinny | 0.0 | |||||
| Centre culturel de Strazeele | 0.0 | |||||
| Espace culturel Jean-Paul Bataille | 0.0 | |||||
| La Maison du Rivage | 0.0 | |||||
| Les mots passants | 0.0 | |||||
| Media'Tour (médiathèque) | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathéque d'Arques | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Buysscheure | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Elie Weisel | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Jean Buridan | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Jean Monnet | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Julia Kervéleo | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Philippe-Miloszyk | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Saint-Sylvestre-Cappel | 0.0 | |||||
| Service territorial de la lecture publique — Site de Lillers | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Aire-sur-la-Lys
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marché | |||||
| Marché d'Hazebrouck | |||||
| Marché de Flêtre | |||||
| Marché de Steewoorde | |||||
| Marché FRET | |||||
| Tuesday Morning |
Hotels in Aire-sur-la-Lys
2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Aire-sur-la-Lys
4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Aire-sur-la-Lys
1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Aire-sur-la-Lys
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Aire-sur-la-Lys
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Aire-sur-la-Lys
7 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Aire-sur-la-Lys
1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Aire-sur-la-Lys
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbaye de Clairmarais | ||||
| Ancienne brasserie-malterie de la Lys | ||||
| Brasserie de Saint-Sylvestre | ||||
| Brasserie du Pays Flamand | ||||
| Brasserie Thiriez | ||||
| BrewBlock | ||||
| Brouwerij Sint-Bernardus | ||||
| La Brasserie Airoise |
Airports Near Aire-sur-la-Lys
21 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Lille Airport | LIL | Large Airport |
| Ostend-Bruges International Airport | OST | Large Airport |
| Abbeville-Buigny Baie de Somme Airfield | — | Medium Airport |
| Calais Marck Airport | CQF | Medium Airport |
| Koksijde Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Merville-Calonne Airport | HZB | Medium Airport |
| Albert Bray airport | BYF | Small Airport |
| Arras-Roclincourt Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bouttemy DZ | — | Small Airport |
| Dunkerque-Les Moëres Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Frévent ULM | — | Small Airport |
| Herlies ULM | — | Small Airport |
| La Boisselle Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Lens-Bénifontaine Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Marcq-en-Baroeul Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Moorsele Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Saint-Inglevert Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Saint-Omer Wizernes Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Verchocq Airpark | — | Small Airport |
| Vitry-en-Artois Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Zuienkerke Sport Aviation Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Aire-sur-la-Lys
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Aire-sur-la-Lys |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Aire-sur-la-Lys
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Chapelle Saint-Jacques-le-Majeur-et-Saint-Ignace | |
| Église Saint-Pierre | |
| Église Saint-Quentin |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in France
11 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Aire-sur-la-Lys?
Aire-sur-la-Lys has a population of 10,397 residents and is located in France. The population density is 699 people per square mile, spread across 14.9 square miles.
Is Aire-sur-la-Lys expensive to live in?
The median household income is $22,388, 70% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $108,600 (61% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $543 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.9x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Aire-sur-la-Lys?
Aire-sur-la-Lys has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 217 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 36.5 inches, with 4.0 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Aire-sur-la-Lys?
The job market in Aire-sur-la-Lys faces challenges, with unemployment at 15.6% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 624 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Aire-sur-la-Lys?
The median home value in Aire-sur-la-Lys is $108,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $543.