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Arles, France

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · France

Arles is a mid-size city in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France with a population of 53,431. Elevation: 79 ft (24 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
53,431 Population 182/sq mi density
79 ft Elevation 24 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
28.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$21,665 Median Income
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.3 / 5.0
$21,665 median income, 13.9% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.0 / 5.0
$140,400 home value, $702/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population53,431
Density182/mi²

Economy

F
Median Income$21,665
Unemployment13.9%
Poverty24.0%

Housing

B
Home Value$140,400
Rent$702
Housing Units21,372
Rent Burden29.8%

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain28.8 in/yr
Sunny Days284/yr
Elevation79 ft (24 m)
Population53,431
Population Density182 / sq mi
Elevation79 ft (24 m)
Coordinates43.6768°, 4.6303°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceProvence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation28.8 inches (731 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$21,665

About Arles

Arles is a mid-size city in France (Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur) with a population of 53,431. The city sits at an elevation of 79 feet (24 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 44°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Arles is $21,665, which is 71% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 13.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 24.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 3,206 business establishments.

Income: Arles vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$21,665
71% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment13.9%
286% above France avg
Poverty Rate24.0%
94% above France avg
Establishments (County)3,206

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Arles is $140,400, 50% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $702 (40% below the national average of $1,163). There are 21,372 total housing units in the city. 29.8% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.5x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$140,400
50% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$702
40% below France avg
Rent Burden29.8%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units21,372

Property Tax

Climate in Arles

Arles has an average annual temperature of 15.5°C (60°F). The hottest month is Jul (25°C), the coldest is Jan (7.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 751 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 7.2°C / 45°F 3.1° / 11.2° 64.9
Feb 8.2°C / 47°F 3.4° / 12.9° 39.8
Mar 11.4°C / 53°F 6.1° / 16.6° 44.3
Apr 14°C / 57°F 8.7° / 19.4° 64.4
May 18°C / 64°F 12.5° / 23.5° 58.0
Jun 22.2°C / 72°F 16.2° / 28.1° 43.7
Jul 25°C / 77°F 18.8° / 31.2° 34.3
Aug 24.9°C / 77°F 18.7° / 31.1° 46.6
Sep 20.5°C / 69°F 15° / 26° 110.7
Oct 16.2°C / 61°F 11.7° / 20.7° 90.0
Nov 11°C / 52°F 6.9° / 15° 96.9
Dec 7.7°C / 46°F 3.7° / 11.7° 57.1
Arles enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 284 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 28.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 79 feet.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average58.9°F
9% above France avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days284 days/yr

Geography

Elevation79 ft (24 m)
Area293.0 sq mi (758.9 km²)
Population Density182/sq mi
Coordinates43.6768°N, 4.6303°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.8"
24% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.92"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.94"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

404 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 3, 2011.

Aug 3, 2011 4 km ESE of Barjac, France M4.3 72 km
Feb 18, 2002 6 km NW of Creissels, France M3.7 140 km
Jan 1, 1993 7 km NE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France M3.6 23 km
Nov 24, 1994 9 km WNW of Castellane, France M3.6 144 km
Oct 30, 1998 2 km ESE of Simiane-Collongue, France M3.6 73 km
Sep 11, 1998 1 km NE of Plan-de-Cuques, France M3.4 77 km
Jan 28, 1992 19 km SSW of Sausset-les-Pins, France M3.4 67 km
Aug 22, 2000 9 km WSW of Castellane, France M3.4 144 km
May 22, 1992 7 km SE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France M3.3 32 km
Jun 19, 1991 2 km NNE of Pourrières, France M3.3 91 km
May 27, 1998 3 km S of Simiane-Collongue, France M3.3 71 km
Nov 9, 1990 12 km ESE of Riez, France M3.3 128 km
Jan 14, 1998 1 km E of Simiane-Collongue, France M3.3 72 km
Mar 5, 1997 2 km ESE of Simiane-Collongue, France M3.3 73 km
Oct 22, 1994 14 km E of Gruissan, France M3.2 128 km
Apr 19, 1992 17 km ENE of Sisteron, France M3.2 138 km
Dec 19, 1991 3 km NNW of Palama, France M3.2 72 km
May 6, 1998 6 km NNE of Volonne, France M3.2 125 km
Sep 10, 1991 5 km W of Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume, France M3.2 97 km
Aug 18, 1998 27 km SSW of Sausset-les-Pins, France M3.2 71 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2004 MARSEILLES Meteorological - - 73 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 2.7 in Coldest
February 46°F (8°C) 2.1 in
March 52°F (11°C) 2.0 in
April 56°F (13°C) 2.5 in
May 64°F (18°C) 2.3 in
June 70°F (21°C) 1.6 in
July 76°F (24°C) 0.9 in Warmest, Driest
August 75°F (24°C) 1.8 in
September 68°F (20°C) 2.8 in
October 60°F (16°C) 4.9 in Wettest
November 51°F (10°C) 2.5 in
December 45°F (7°C) 2.6 in

Arles has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 44°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.9") and July the driest (0.9").

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Schools in Arles

26 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École Saint-Vincent-de-Paul - - - -
Lycée professionnel Charles Privat - - - -
Groupe scolaire du Pont de Crau - - - -
Ecole Primaire de Gageron - - - -
Groupe scolaire Montplaisir - - - -
École maternelle Victoria Lyles - - - -
Lycée polyvalent régional Louis Pasquet - - - -
Écoles Primaires Georges Brassens et Albert Camus - - - -
Collège Vincent Van Gogh - - - -
École élémentaire Amédée Pichot - - - -
Collège Saint-Charles - - - -
Lycée Louis Pasquet - - - -
Collège Frédéric Mistral - - - -
Collège Ampère - - - -
Crau Formation - - - -
École élémentaire Mouleyres - - - -
École élémentaire Emile Loubet - - - -
École maternelle du Cloître - - - -
École maternelle Jeanne Geraud - - - -
Lycée professionnel privé Jeanne d'Arc - - - -
École maternelle Le Petit Prince - - - -
École maternelle Louise Michel - - - -
École élémentaire Jules Vallès - - - -
École élémentaire Alyscamps - - - -
École maternelle Alyscamps - - - -
École primaire Henri Wallon - - - -
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Radio Stations near Arles

8 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Boombox Radio eurodance, funk MP3 320 kbps
RTS Nîmes - MP3 128 kbps
Aïoli Radio ambient, autres OGG
Soleil FM - MP3 192 kbps
Friendly Radio - MP3 128 kbps
France Bleu Gard Lozère - MP3 128 kbps
RTS Avignon - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Fuze france, radio associative MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Arles

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Chapelle des Trinitaires
Conservatoire du santon provençal
Exposition archéologique
Fondation Lee Ufan
Le CERCO
Le Grenier à Olives
Maison de Frédéric Mistral
Maison de la Crau
Maison de la Transhumance
Maison du Riz
Mas des Tourelles
Musée Arlaten
Musée Auguste Chabaud
Musée Auguste Jacquet
Musée d'Art et d'Histoire
Musée de l'Arles antique
Musée de l'eau
Musée de la Camargue
Musée de la Maison Romane
Musée de la Mode et du Costume
Musée des Alpilles
Musée des outils agraires et des traditions
Musée des Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer
Musée des Santons
Musée du tissu Souleïado
Musée Estrine - Présence Van Gogh
Musée lapidaire
Musée municipal de la Vignasse
Musée Paul Ricard
Musée Réattu
Musée Témoignage et Patrimoine
Musée Yves Brayer
Rétro Musée

Libraries in Arles

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque de Griffeuille0.0
Bibliothèque de Montfrin0.0
Bibliothèque de Redessan0.0
Bibliothèque Jean Paulhan0.0
Bibliothèque Joseph Roumanille0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Issidore Rollande0.0
Lilec0.0
Médiatèque Saint-Exupéry0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Benjamin Priaulet0.0
Médiathèque d'Arles0.0
Médiathèque de Graveson0.0
Médiathèque Émile Cazelles0.0
Médiathèque La Regalido0.0
Médiathèque Le Grand Mas0.0
Médiathèque Simone Veil0.0

Farmers Markets in Arles

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Le marché des producteurs
Marché
Marché de Bellegarde
Marché de producteurs locaux
Marché de Rognonas
Marché de Sernhac
Marché du Chemin Bas
Marché du Mas de Mingue
Marché provençal
Marché provençal
Place de la République

Hotels in Arles

36 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Arles Plaza
Auberge des Plaines
Auberge du Mas de la Fenière
balladins
Best Western
Hôtel Acacias
Hôtel Arlatan
Hôtel Constantin
Hôtel de l'Amphithéâtre
Hôtel de la Muette
Hôtel de la Source
Hôtel du Forum
Hôtel du Musée
Hôtel du Parc
Hôtel Jules César
Hôtel le Relais de Poste
Hôtel Le Voltaire
Hôtel Présent
Ibis
Ibis Budget
Ibis Budget Arles Sud Fourchon
Ibis Styles
Inter-Hotel Mireille
Kyriad
Le Calendal
Le Cheval Blanc
Le Cloître
Le Mas de la Roseraie
Le Nord-Pinus
Le Rodin
Maison Volver
Mas du Prieur
Noemys
Noemys
Première Classe
Regence

Cafes in Arles

17 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Arena Café
Bar du Marché
Bar tabac idéal
Café de la Pinède
Café de la Source
Café Factory Républic
Fringe
Kalu Coco
Kiosk
Kiwi
La Terrasse du Wilson
Le Café du Parc
Le Café Japonais Arles
Le Diplomate
Madame Café
Relay
Terrasse des Forges

Cinemas in Arles

2 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Le Fémina
Le Méjean

Theatres in Arles

3 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Grenier à Sel
Théâtre antique
Théâtre Municipal d'Arles

Monuments in Arles

2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cathédrale Saint-Trophime d'Arles
Obélisque d'Arles

Castles in Arles

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Château de la Jansonne

Clinics in Arles

7 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cabinet d'imagerie médicale
Centre Externe de Reéducation
Centre Médico-psycho-pédagogique
FR #6131625825
FR #6131625826
Pôle Santé des Ateliers
Ronald Mack

Dentists in Arles

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

FR #4648224592

Veterinaries in Arles

4 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Clinique Vétérinaire
Clinique Vétérinaire des Alyscamps
Clinique vétérinaire des Remparts
Clinique vétérinaire Univet Arles les Remparts

Train Stations in Arles

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Arles

Bus Stations in Arles

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gare Routière

Gas Stations in Arles

6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Campus Provence
Esso
Intermarché
Relais Total du pont Van Gogh
Total Access
TotalEnergies Cantarelles

Banks in Arles

14 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Assurance Banque
Banque Populaire
BNP Paribas
Caisse d'Épargne
Caisse d'Épargne
CIC
Crédit Agricole
Crédit Agricole
Crédit Agricole
Crédit Municipal d'Avignon
Crédit Mutuel
LCL
SG SMC
SG SMC

Gyms in Arles

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Keep Cool

Breweries in Arles

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
La Barbaude

Stadiums & Teams in Arles

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Arles

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Station du Mont Serein 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Arles

31 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Marseille Provence AirportMRSLarge Airport
Montpellier-Méditerranée AirportMPLLarge Airport
Aérodrome d'Alès Cévennes-Medium Airport
Avignon Caumont airportAVNMedium Airport
Istres-Le Tubé Air Base-Medium Airport
Nîmes-Arles-Camargue AirportFNIMedium Airport
Orange-Caritat (BA 115) Air Base-Medium Airport
Salon-de-Provence (BA 701) Air Base-Medium Airport
Aérodrome d'Eyguières-Small Airport
Aérodrome de Montpellier - Candillargues-Small Airport
Aix Les Milles airport-Small Airport
Avignon-Pujaut Airfield-Small Airport
Berre-la-Fare Airfield-Small Airport
Campagne Airfield-Small Airport
Coustellet Airfield-Small Airport
Edgar Soumille Airfield-Small Airport
La Grand'combe Airfield-Small Airport
Le Grand Plantier Airfield-Small Airport
Le Mazet De Romanin Airfield-Small Airport
Nîmes Courbessac Airfield-Small Airport
Pierrelatte Airfield-Small Airport
Plaine de Lacan Airfield-Small Airport
Plan-de-Dieu-Orange Airfield-Small Airport
Remoulins Private Airfield-Small Airport
Rouveirolle Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Drézéry Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Victor Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-Suffren Private Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Tornac Airfield-Small Airport
Uzès-Belvezet Airfield-Small Airport
Valréas Visan Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Arles

7 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Arles Griffeuille
Arles Trebon
Arles Trinquetaille
La Poste
La Poste
La Poste - Centre de Tri
Relais Poste

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Arles

1 UNESCO sites.

SiteCategoryYear
Arles, Roman and Romanesque MonumentsCultural1981

Churches & Religious Organizations in Arles

15 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Cathédrale Saint-Trophime d'Arles
Chapelle Saint-Accurse
Chapelle Sainte-Thérèse
Cloître Saint-Trophime
Église Notre-Dame de la Major
Église Saint-Blaise
Église Saint-Césaire
Église Saint-Genest
Église Saint-Julien
Église Saint-Pierre
Église Saint-Pierre et Saint-Paul
Maison du Carmel
mosquée
Salle du royaume
Temple de la Rotonde

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Paris

Things to See Near Arles

61 places within 15 km

⚱️ Archaeological Sites (16)
  • • Alyscamps
  • • Autel de la Coquille
  • • bassin de convergence des aqueducs
  • • Buste de César
  • • Castrum de Montpaon
  • + 11 more
🏰 Castles (10)
  • • Château d'Escanin
  • • Château d'Estoublon
  • • Château de Barbegal
  • • Château de Beaucaire
  • • Château de Goubelet
  • + 5 more
🖼️ Galleries (15)
  • • Arles Galerie
  • • Arles Gallery
  • • Atelier du Cartonnage
  • • Atelier Luma
  • • Aux Arts exetera...
  • + 10 more
⛰️ Peaks (5)
  • • Le Grès
  • • Mont Paon
  • • Mont Valence
  • • Montagne des Cordes
  • • Puech Cabrier
🏛️ Ruins (9)
  • • Acqueduc romain
  • • Aqueduc romain
  • • Chapelle (restes)
  • • Chapelle Saint-Victor (restes)
  • • La citerne
  • + 4 more
🌄 Viewpoints (6)
  • • Belvédère de Notre-Dame-du-Château
  • • Les 2 lions
  • • Les 2 lions
  • • Les Alpilles
  • • Observatoire du Mas Neuf
  • + 1 more

🇫🇷 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

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Arles

Arles, Roman and Romanesque Monuments
Cultural · inscribed 1981
Arles is a good example of the adaptation of an ancient city to medieval European civilization. It has some impressive Roman monuments, of which the earliest – the arena, the Roman theatre and the cryptoporticus (subterranean galleries) – date back to the 1st ...

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 Arles

What is the population of Arles?

Arles has a population of 53,431 residents and is located in France. The population density is 182 people per square mile, spread across 293.0 square miles.

Is Arles expensive to live in?

The median household income is $21,665, 71% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $140,400 (50% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $702 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.5x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Arles?

Arles enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 44°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 284 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.8 inches.

How is the job market in Arles?

The job market in Arles faces challenges, with unemployment at 13.9% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 3,206 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Arles?

The median home value in Arles is $140,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $702.

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