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Arcachon, France

Nouvelle-Aquitaine · France

Arcachon is a small city in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France with a population of 12,321. Elevation: 16 ft (5 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
12,321 Population 4,220/sq mi density
16 ft Elevation 5 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
38.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$29,322 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$29,322 median income, 15.9% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.1 / 5.0
$183,600 home value, $918/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population12,321
Density4,220/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$29,322
Unemployment15.9%
Poverty12.0%

Housing

B
Home Value$183,600
Rent$918
Housing Units4,928
Rent Burden27.4%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain38.2 in/yr
Sunny Days267/yr
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Population12,321
Population Density4,220 / sq mi
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Coordinates44.6613°, -1.1726°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceNouvelle-Aquitaine
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation38.2 inches (969 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$29,322

About Arcachon

Arcachon is a small city in France (Nouvelle-Aquitaine) with a population of 12,321. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet (5 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 44°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Arcachon is $29,322, which is 61% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 15.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 12.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 739 business establishments.

Income: Arcachon vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$29,322
61% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment15.9%
342% above France avg
Poverty Rate12.0%
3% below France avg
Establishments (County)739

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Arcachon is $183,600, 35% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $918 (21% below the national average of $1,163). There are 4,928 total housing units in the city. 27.4% 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$183,600
35% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$918
21% below France avg
Rent Burden27.4%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units4,928

Property Tax

Climate in Arcachon

Arcachon has an average annual temperature of 15.3°C (60°F). The hottest month is Aug (21.8°C), the coldest is Jan (8.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 992 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 8.6°C / 47°F 1.2° / 14.9° 87.2
Feb 10.3°C / 51°F 3.8° / 17° 63.3
Mar 11.4°C / 53°F 4.2° / 19.5° 69.1
Apr 13.2°C / 56°F 5.3° / 22.5° 59.7
May 16.1°C / 61°F 9.3° / 26.2° 81.6
Jun 19.5°C / 67°F 13.7° / 31.2° 95.9
Jul 21.5°C / 71°F 15.8° / 33.5° 23.9
Aug 21.8°C / 71°F 16.1° / 32.8° 43.7
Sep 20.1°C / 68°F 12.8° / 29.9° 85.7
Oct 17.2°C / 63°F 11.4° / 24.7° 113.2
Nov 12.9°C / 55°F 5.8° / 19.5° 137.2
Dec 10.6°C / 51°F 3.7° / 16.1° 131.4
Arcachon experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 267 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 38.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average55.3°F
2% above France avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days267 days/yr

Geography

Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Area2.9 sq mi (7.6 km²)
Population Density4,220/sq mi
Coordinates44.6613°N, 1.1726°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.2"
0% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.61"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.69"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

162 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M3.2 on Apr 6, 2019.

Apr 18, 2005 1 km SSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M5.2 142 km
Mar 20, 2019 5 km NNE of Montendre, France M4.5 97 km
Apr 4, 2005 9 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 141 km
Sep 28, 2010 9 km W of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 145 km
Sep 2, 2013 2 km SE of Mont, France M4.2 145 km
Jun 25, 2001 10 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 139 km
Feb 23, 2000 5 km SW of Mareuil, France M4.1 150 km
Dec 4, 1997 8 km SE of Amou, France M4.1 131 km
Oct 31, 1990 6 km ENE of Arthez-de-Béarn, France M4.1 139 km
Jun 20, 1992 10 km S of Hagetmau, France M4.1 131 km
Jul 30, 1992 4 km N of Arthez-de-Béarn, France M4.0 136 km
Oct 13, 2003 2 km NW of Artix, France M4.0 146 km
Jan 14, 1996 5 km NNE of Arthez-de-Béarn, France M3.9 136 km
Jan 17, 1996 7 km NNW of Arthez-de-Béarn, France M3.9 133 km
Aug 24, 1996 8 km N of Hondarribia, Spain M3.9 145 km
Jan 14, 1996 7 km N of Arthez-de-Béarn, France M3.9 133 km
Apr 25, 2016 3 km E of Arthez-de-Béarn, France M3.9 142 km
Jan 13, 2004 1 km NE of Lagor, France M3.8 147 km
Jan 14, 1996 4 km NE of Arthez-de-Béarn, France M3.7 138 km
Apr 4, 2005 7 km W of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M3.7 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 3.9 in Coldest
February 46°F (8°C) 3.4 in
March 49°F (9°C) 2.8 in
April 52°F (11°C) 3.0 in
May 58°F (15°C) 2.7 in
June 63°F (17°C) 2.2 in
July 67°F (20°C) 1.7 in Driest
August 68°F (20°C) 2.4 in Warmest
September 64°F (18°C) 3.4 in
October 58°F (14°C) 3.6 in
November 50°F (10°C) 4.6 in Wettest
December 46°F (8°C) 4.5 in

Arcachon has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 44°F in January to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 38.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.6") and July the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Arcachon

15 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire Le Moulleau
Collège privé Saint-Elme
Lycée privé Saint-Elme
Lycée général et technologique Grand Air
Collège Marie Bartette
Lycée industriel et hôtelier Condorcet
École maternelle Victor Duruy
École maternelle Osiris
Collège Lycée Privé Saint-Elme
École élémentaire Les Abatilles
École maternelle Les Abatilles
Groupe Scolaire du Phare
École primaire privée Saint Thomas
École primaire Les Mouettes
École élémentaire Paul Bert
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Radio Stations near Arcachon

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Dunes MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Arcachon

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Concervatoire des Landes de Gascogne
Écomusée Gardarem
Maison de l'Huître
Maison Louis David
Musée municipal de Sanguinet - Musée de France
Petit Musée de l'Huître
Surf Museum

Libraries in Arcachon

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibiothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipal0.0
bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Plage Sud0.0
Bibliothèque pour Tous0.0
Bibliothèque pour tous0.0
Bibliothèque Pour Tous0.0
Médiathèque d'Andernos0.0
Médiathèque d'Arès0.0
Médiathèque de Biganos0.0
Médiathèque de Petit Piquey0.0
Médiathèque L'EKLA duTeich0.0
Médiathèque Michel Bézian0.0
Médiathèque Municipale de Sanguinet0.0

Farmers Markets in Arcachon

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halle d'Audenge
Halle de Biganos
Halles Baltard d'Arcachon
Marché d'Arès
Marché de Biscarrosse plage
Marché de Piraillan
Marché de Sanguinet
Marché de Sanguinet
Marché Dominical
Marché du Cap Ferret
Marché Municipal
Marché municipal
Marché saisonnier de Biscarrosse plage
Place des Marquises
The Cape Ferret market

Hotels in Arcachon

36 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Arc Hotel sur Mer
Best Western Arcachon le Port
Côté d'Arguin
Côte du Sud
Grand Hôtel Richelieu
Home Hotel
Hôtel Côté Sable
Hôtel de la plage, restaurant et hôtel
Hôtel des Bains d'Arguin
Hotel des Pins
Hôtel du Cap
Hôtel du Parc
Hôtel La Frégate
Kaze Océan, The Originals Relais
L'Ostrei
La caillebotis
La Guitoune
La Villa du Cap
La villa Moulleau
Le B d'Arcachon
Le Dauphin
Le Nautic
Le Novel
Le Pavillon Bleu
Le Trianon
Les Mimosas
Les Vagues
Orange Marine
Résidence L'Aquarium
Residhome Arcachon Plazza
Restaurant des Pins
Roc Hotel
Roc Hotel Moderne
T Boutique Hotel
Villa Lamartine
Ville d'Hiver

Cafes in Arcachon

16 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café de la Plage
Eden gourmand-Pat à Chou
French Coffee Shop
Fruitdom
L'Envie
L'Estival
La Civette
La Saison 3
Le Bistrot du Boulevard
Le Mauresque
Le Narval
Le Petit Louvre
Le Rallye
Le Repetto
Montecristo
Pépite

Cinemas in Arcachon

2 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Grand Écran Arcachon
Palais des Congrès

Theatres in Arcachon

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Olympia

Dentists in Arcachon

2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cabinet dentaire
FR #9724722232

Veterinaries in Arcachon

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FR #5304550044

Train Stations in Arcachon

3 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Arcachon
Bélisaire
Plage de l'Horizon

Gas Stations in Arcachon

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Avia
Elan
Total

Banks in Arcachon

7 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banque Courtois
Banque Populaire
Caisse d'Épargne
Crédit Agricole
Crédit Commercial du Sud-Ouest
Crédit Mutuel
Société Générale

Breweries in Arcachon

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie Mira
Laca Boïates

Stadiums & Teams in Arcachon

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Arcachon

18 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bordeaux–Mérignac AirportBODLarge Airport
Aérodrome d'Arcachon-La Teste-de-BuchMedium Airport
Cazaux (BA 120) Air BaseMedium Airport
Mont-de-Marsan (BA 118) Air BaseMedium Airport
Aérodrome d'AndernosSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Bordeaux-Léognan-SaucatsSmall Airport
Aérodrome de MimizanSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Montendre-MarcillacSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Vendays-MontalivetSmall Airport
Biscarrosse Parentis airfieldSmall Airport
Bordeaux Yvrac AirfieldSmall Airport
Cabanac et Villagrains AirfieldSmall Airport
Cestas AirfieldSmall Airport
Lesparre St Laurent Medoc AirfieldSmall Airport
Rion Des Landes AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Estèphe AirfieldSmall Airport
Sainte Hélène AirfieldSmall Airport
ulm air estuaire AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Arcachon

14 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Agence Communale
Arcachon Centre Ville La Chapelle
Arcachon Le Moulleau
Arcachon Principal
Arcachon Saint-Ferdinand
Arcachon Ville d'Hiver
La Teste Pyla Sur Mer
Le Canon
Poste Annexe
Relais Poste
Relais Poste
Relais Poste
Relais Poste
Relais Poste

Churches & Religious Organizations in Arcachon

11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Basilique Notre-Dame
Chapelle de Piraillan
Chapelle des Marins
Chapelle Sainte-Jeanne-d'Arc
Chapelle Sainte-Marie-du-Cap
Église Notre-Dame-des-Flots
Église Notre-Dame-des-Passes
Église Saint-Ferdinand
Saint-Louis des Abatilles
Synagogue ACCIBA
Temple protestant

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 Arcachon

What is the population of Arcachon?

Arcachon has a population of 12,321 residents and is located in France. The population density is 4,220 people per square mile, spread across 2.9 square miles.

Is Arcachon expensive to live in?

The median household income is $29,322, 61% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $183,600 (35% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $918 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 Arcachon?

Arcachon has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 44°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 267 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 38.2 inches.

How is the job market in Arcachon?

The job market in Arcachon faces challenges, with unemployment at 15.9% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 739 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Arcachon?

The median home value in Arcachon is $183,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $918.

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