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Albert, France

Hauts-de-France · France

Albert is a small city in Hauts-de-France, France with a population of 10,588. Elevation: 226 ft (69 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
10,588 Population 1,466/sq mi density
226 ft Elevation 69 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
39.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$21,190 Median Income
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.4 / 5.0
$21,190 median income, 19.3% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$125,400 home value, $627/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population10,588
Density1,466/mi²

Economy

F
Median Income$21,190
Unemployment19.3%
Poverty22.0%

Housing

B
Home Value$125,400
Rent$627
Housing Units4,235
Rent Burden29.4%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain39.2 in/yr
Sunny Days224/yr
Elevation226 ft (69 m)
Population10,588
Population Density1,466 / sq mi
Elevation226 ft (69 m)
Coordinates50.0009°, 2.6510°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceHauts-de-France
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation39.2 inches (996 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.9 inches (5 cm)
Median Household Income$21,190

About Albert

Albert is a small city in France (Hauts-de-France) with a population of 10,588. The city sits at an elevation of 226 feet (69 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Albert is $21,190, which is 72% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 19.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 22.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 635 business establishments.

Income: Albert vs France

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$21,190
72% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment19.3%
436% above France avg
Poverty Rate22.0%
77% above France avg
Establishments (County)635

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Albert is $125,400, 56% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $627 (46% below the national average of $1,163). There are 4,235 total housing units in the city. 29.4% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.9x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$125,400
56% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$627
46% below France avg
Rent Burden29.4%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units4,235

Property Tax

Climate in Albert

Albert has an average annual temperature of 10.9°C (52°F). The hottest month is Aug (18.6°C), the coldest is Jan (3.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 800 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 3.3°C / 38°F -4.2° / 12.2° 69.1
Feb 5.6°C / 42°F -4° / 15.2° 62.7
Mar 7.2°C / 45°F -2.8° / 18.2° 61.6
Apr 9.2°C / 49°F -2.7° / 21.2° 42.8
May 12.7°C / 55°F 2.3° / 24° 55.5
Jun 16.8°C / 62°F 6.8° / 28.9° 72.1
Jul 18°C / 64°F 8.9° / 31.4° 60.2
Aug 18.6°C / 65°F 10° / 29.4° 49.7
Sep 15.8°C / 61°F 6° / 27.8° 66.8
Oct 12.1°C / 54°F 3° / 22.2° 94.2
Nov 7.2°C / 45°F -1.2° / 16° 83.5
Dec 4.9°C / 41°F -4° / 13.5° 81.9
Albert experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 224 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 39.2 inches. The area receives 1.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 226 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average53.1°F
2% below France avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days224 days/yr

Geography

Elevation226 ft (69 m)
Area7.2 sq mi (18.7 km²)
Population Density1,466/sq mi
Coordinates50.0009°N, 2.6510°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.2"
3% above France avg
Snowfall 1.9"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.64"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.85"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

35 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 M4.3 104 km
Aug 29, 1992 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France M4.1 111 km
Dec 14, 1991 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France M4.0 91 km
Aug 26, 1992 2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium M3.9 115 km
Jan 27, 1998 27 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.8 117 km
Jul 20, 1994 2 km N of Rousies, France M3.5 102 km
Jan 27, 1992 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France M3.5 88 km
Feb 13, 1997 26 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.2 117 km
Jul 14, 2008 1 km SW of Boussu, Belgium M3.2 93 km
Oct 25, 1998 6 km NNE of Montdidier, France M3.2 34 km
Jul 20, 1994 1 km NE of Quévy-le-Petit, Belgium M3.1 102 km
Jul 2, 2001 3 km NNE of Oostduinkerke, Belgium M3.1 127 km
Feb 27, 2005 1 km NW of Libercourt, France M3.1 60 km
Jun 1, 2005 3 km N of Grandvilliers, France M3.1 60 km
May 4, 1990 0 km NE of Coquelles, France M3.1 120 km
Nov 25, 1998 26 km N of Grand-Fort-Philippe, France M3.0 143 km
Jul 23, 1992 3 km ENE of Sivry, Belgium M3.0 115 km
May 1, 1997 21 km W of Fort-Mahon-Plage, France M3.0 106 km
Aug 23, 1994 2 km E of Dikkebus, Belgium M2.9 92 km
Mar 9, 1994 1 km NW of Houthulst, Belgium M2.8 112 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami 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 136 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.2 in
February 38°F (3°C) 1.9 in Coldest, Driest
March 43°F (6°C) 2.1 in
April 47°F (8°C) 1.9 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.3 in
June 58°F (15°C) 2.5 in
July 65°F (18°C) 2.2 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 2.1 in
September 58°F (14°C) 2.5 in
October 51°F (11°C) 2.6 in
November 43°F (6°C) 2.6 in Wettest
December 39°F (4°C) 2.6 in

Albert has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 38°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.6") and February the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Albert

14 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Section d'Enseignement Général et Professionnel adaptée du Collège Jean Moulin
École primaire Alphonse Daudet
École maternelle Paul Langevin
École élémentaire Paul Langevin
École primaire privée Notre-Dame
École primaire Anatole France
Collège Pierre et Marie Curie
École maternelle Pauline Kergomard
Collège privé Charles de Foucauld
Section d'enseignement professionnelle au lycée des métiers Lamarck
École élémentaire Jules Ferry
École maternelle Jules Ferry
Collège Jean Moulin
Lycée polyvalent Lamarck - Lycée des métiers
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Radio Stations near Albert

8 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Happyness Amiens 2000s, chanson française MP3
Radio Campus Amiens indie, local radio MP3 128 kbps
Génération Mix pop music AAC 64 kbps
CHIC RADIO HITS MP3 320 kbps
radio puisaleine oldies, pop MP3 320 kbps
Happyness Radio Amiens 2000s, chansons françaises MP3 320 kbps
Radio Scarpe Sensée MP3 128 kbps
Saravadio alternative / indie MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Albert

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Franco Australian Museum
Musée de l'Épopée de l'Industrie et de l'Aéronautique
Musée des Abris Somme 1916
Narrow gauge railway museum
Newfoundland Memorial Visitor's Centre
Sir John Monash Centre
South African Delville Wood Commemorative Museum
South African War Memorial Visitor's Centre
Thiepval Memorial Visitors Centre

Libraries in Albert

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliotheque intercommunale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale de Querrieu0.0
Le Zèbre0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque intercommunale du Val de Somme0.0

Farmers Markets in Albert

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché couvert

Hotels in Albert

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Best Western Royal Picardie
Ibis Hotel

Cafes in Albert

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Old Blighty Tea Room

Cinemas in Albert

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Le Casino

Theatres in Albert

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Théâtre du Jeu de Paume

Veterinaries in Albert

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FR #12198508959

Train Stations in Albert

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Albert

Gas Stations in Albert

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Intermarché
Station U
Total

Banks in Albert

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BNP Paribas
Caisse d'Épargne

Gyms in Albert

2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bodyform80
L'Orange Bleue

Breweries in Albert

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
BCA2 – La Riviere
Brasserie L'intemporelle
La Brasserie du Bosquet
La Chope de l’Artois

Airports Near Albert

31 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Beauvais-Tillé airportBVALarge Airport
Lille AirportLILLarge Airport
Amiens Glisy AirfieldMedium Airport
Creil Air BaseCSFMedium Airport
Merville-Calonne AirportHZBMedium Airport
Péronne Saint-Quentin AirfieldMedium Airport
Albert Bray airportBYFSmall Airport
Arras-Roclincourt AirfieldSmall Airport
Bonavis AirfieldSmall Airport
Bouttemy DZSmall Airport
Cambrai Niergnies AirfieldSmall Airport
Compiègne Margny AirfieldSmall Airport
Frétoy-le-Château AirfieldSmall Airport
Frévent ULMSmall Airport
Herlies ULMSmall Airport
La Boisselle AirfieldSmall Airport
Lens-Bénifontaine AirfieldSmall Airport
Lœuilly AirfieldSmall Airport
Marcq-en-Baroeul AirfieldSmall Airport
Montdidier AirfieldSmall Airport
Mouy AirfieldSmall Airport
Neuflieux AirfieldSmall Airport
Poix de Picardie AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Quentin Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Omer Wizernes AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Quentin-Roupy AirfieldSmall Airport
Soissons-Courmelles AirfieldSmall Airport
Taillefontaine AirfieldSmall Airport
Val de l'Ailette AirfieldSmall Airport
Verchocq AirparkSmall Airport
Vitry-en-Artois AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Albert

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Poste D'Albert

Churches & Religious Organizations in Albert

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Basilique Notre-Dame de Brebières
Église Saint-Léger
Église Saint-Pierre
Église Saint-Vincent
Église Sainte-Faire
La Chapelle du Bécourt Château

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 Albert

What is the population of Albert?

Albert has a population of 10,588 residents and is located in France. The population density is 1,466 people per square mile, spread across 7.2 square miles.

Is Albert expensive to live in?

The median household income is $21,190, 72% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $125,400 (56% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $627 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.9x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Albert?

Albert has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 224 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 39.2 inches, with 1.9 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Albert?

The job market in Albert faces challenges, with unemployment at 19.3% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 635 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Albert?

The median home value in Albert is $125,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $627.

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