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Arles, France

Occitanie · France

Arles is a small town in Occitanie, France with a population of 3,028. Elevation: 955 ft (291 m). Average temperature: 51°F (10°C).

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,028 Population 9,463/sq mi density
955 ft Elevation 291 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 10°C
34.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$20,704 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.4 / 5.0
$20,704 median income, 17.4% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$108,800 home value, $544/mo rent

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About Arles

Arles

Arles station is a railway station serving the city of Arles, Bouches-du-Rhône, southeastern France. The station was opened in 1848 and is located on the Paris–Marseille railway. The train services are operated by SNCF.

People

Population3,028
Density9,463/mi²

Economy

F
Median Income$20,704
Unemployment17.4%
Poverty23.0%

Housing

B+
Home Value$108,800
Rent$544
Housing Units1,211
Rent Burden29.6%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (10°C)
Rain34.4 in/yr
Sunny Days274/yr
Elevation955 ft (291 m)
Population3,028
Population Density9,463 / sq mi
Elevation955 ft (291 m)
Coordinates42.4565°, 2.6346°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceOccitanie
Average Temperature51°F (10°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation34.4 inches (873 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$20,704

About Arles

Arles is a small town in France (Occitanie) with a population of 3,028. The city sits at an elevation of 955 feet (291 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Arles is $20,704, which is 72% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 17.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 23.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 182 business establishments.

Income: Arles vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$20,704
72% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment17.4%
383% above France avg
Poverty Rate23.0%
85% above France avg
Establishments (County)182

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Arles is $108,800, 61% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $544 (53% below the national average of $1,163). There are 1,211 total housing units in the city. 29.6% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.3x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$108,800
61% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$544
53% below France avg
Rent Burden29.6%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units1,211

Property Tax

Arles experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 274 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 34.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 955 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average50.8°F
6% below France avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days274 days/yr

Geography

Elevation955 ft (291 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density9,463/sq mi
Coordinates42.4565°N, 2.6346°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.4"
10% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.74"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.77"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

503 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 28, 2023.

Feb 18, 1996 3 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M4.7 42 km
Feb 18, 1996 7 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M4.6 44 km
Aug 28, 2023 11 km W of Espot, Spain M4.6 139 km
Mar 19, 1992 3 km SW of Campdevànol, Spain M4.5 50 km
Sep 21, 2004 7 km E of Camprodon, Spain M4.5 23 km
Feb 26, 2003 4 km E of Ribes de Freser, Spain M4.4 38 km
Jul 22, 2008 3 km NW of les Planes d'Hostoles, Spain M4.3 43 km
Jun 1, 2004 5 km NW of Sant Joan de les Abadesses, Spain M4.2 39 km
Sep 26, 1994 26 km SSE of Canet de Mar, Spain M4.2 122 km
Aug 8, 2007 3 km NE of Piera, Spain M4.1 124 km
Sep 23, 2004 4 km NNW of Ribes de Freser, Spain M4.0 42 km
Sep 17, 1994 22 km SSE of Arenys de Mar, Spain M4.0 119 km
Feb 3, 2004 14 km SSE of Vielha, Spain M4.0 149 km
Feb 1, 2022 7 km ESE of Farrera, Spain M4.0 105 km
Jun 2, 2001 5 km ENE of Bagà, Spain M3.9 62 km
Feb 18, 1996 6 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.9 45 km
Mar 29, 1996 4 km NNE of Leucate, France M3.9 64 km
Feb 18, 1996 5 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.9 42 km
Feb 20, 1996 8 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 46 km
Feb 19, 1996 7 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 45 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Olot Volcanic Field (33 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Olot Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 893 m (2,930 ft) Unknown 33 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 2.7 in Coldest
February 40°F (4°C) 2.3 in
March 43°F (6°C) 2.5 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.9 in
May 53°F (12°C) 3.7 in
June 60°F (15°C) 2.9 in
July 66°F (19°C) 1.8 in Warmest, Driest
August 66°F (19°C) 2.6 in
September 60°F (16°C) 3.0 in
October 53°F (11°C) 3.7 in Wettest
November 45°F (7°C) 3.1 in
December 41°F (5°C) 3.1 in

Arles has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 39°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.7") and July the driest (1.8").

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Schools in Arles

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École maternelle Jean Moulin
Collège Jean Moulin
École élémentaire Jean Moulin
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Radio Stations near Arles

16 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
TEKNO1 techno MP3 320 kbps
Xtra FM (ES) music, santa cristina d'aro MP3 192 kbps
Ràdio 90 (128k) (ES) funk, jazz MP3 128 kbps
Xtra 106.3 (US) sports MP3 48 kbps
France Bleu Roussillon MP3 128 kbps
Ràdio Arrels (ES) music, news MP3 128 kbps
Ràdio Arrels MP3 128 kbps
Ràdio Vilablareix (ES) vilablareix MP3 64 kbps
Ràdio Capital (ES) pals MP3 192 kbps
Nova Radio Lloret (ES) MP3 320 kbps
staronlineradio (ES) 70s disco, classic rock MP3 192 kbps
Ràdio 90 (320k) (ES) funk, jazz MP3 320 kbps
Ràdio Olot (ES) olot MP3 192 kbps
RTS Perpignan MP3 128 kbps
RCF Pays d'Aude christian MP3 128 kbps
FM Evangile 66 christian MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Arles

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Byrrh
Caves Byrrh
Centre d'interprétation du patrimoine La Verneda
El Casal
Exposition Histoire du fer du Canigou
Hospici d’Illa
Maison de l'Histoire Casa del Voló
Maison du Patrimoine et de la Mémoire André Abet
Micro-musée de la Mine
Musée d'Art Moderne
Musée de l'agriculture catalane
Musée de la Chasse et de la Nature
Musée des Arts et traditions populaires
Musée des instruments
Musée des Monnaies et Médailles Joseph Puig
Musée du Liège
Musée la Solanna
Musée médiéval
Museu de l’Embotit
Museu Memorial de l'Exili
Museum D'Histoire Naturelle
Saint-Martin de Fenollar

Libraries in Arles

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
BDA'thèque0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Sobrequés0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque Bernard Nicolau0.0
Bibliothèque Lucien Lacreu0.0
Bibliothèque Michel Maurette0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Paroissiale0.0
Fa Si La Lire0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Alain Taurinya0.0
Médiathèque André Stil0.0
Médiathèque Christian Bourquin0.0
Médiathèque Départementale Claude Simon0.0
Médiathèque du Boulou0.0
Médiathèque El Mil·lenari0.0
Médiathèque Espérance0.0
Médiathèque Georges Chambon0.0
Médiathèque intercommunale0.0
Médiathèque intercommunale0.0
Médiathèque intercommunale0.0
Médiathèque Josep Sebastià Pons0.0
Médiathèque La Marquise0.0
Médiathèque Laura Vazquez0.0
Médiathèque Ludovic Massé0.0
Médiathèque Marcel Gouzy0.0
Médiathèque Paù Hostench0.0
Médiathèque Ramon Llull0.0
Médiathèque Robert Avril0.0
Médiathèque Teddy Riner0.0
Ô' fil de l'âme0.0

Farmers Markets in Arles

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché de Producteurs Prades
Marché de Thuir
Marché International Saint-Charles
Marché pittoresque
Marché Place de Belgique
Place de la République

Hotels in Arles

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Can Rigall
Hôtel Restaurant LES GLYCINES

Cafes in Arles

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Le Cafe Communal

Castles in Arles

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Castell de Mollet

Clinics in Arles

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FR #1274458705

Gas Stations in Arles

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Total

Banks in Arles

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Crédit Agricole

Breweries in Arles

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
blaoblank
Brasserie Prats-de-Mollo Senyor Voltor
Brasserie Rull
Brasserie Tôa
Cap d'Ona
L'Albéricaine
L'alzina
la brasserie au bord du lit
La brasserie de l'Ours
Le Traquenard
Pochs

Stadiums & Teams in Arles

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Arles

11 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Estació d'esquí de la Molina 0.0 $0
Vallter 2000 0.0 $0
Cambre d'Aze 0.0 $0
Font-Romeu Pyrénées 2000 0.0 $0
La Quillane 0.0 $0
Les Angles 0.0 $0
Formiguères 0.0 $0
Puyvalador 0.0 $0
Ancienne Station de Ski Mosset - Col de Jau 0.0 $0
Mijanès - Donezan 0.0 $0
Ascou 0.0 $0

Airports Near Arles

44 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Girona-Costa Brava AirportGROLarge Airport
Folgueroles AirfieldMedium Airport
Perpignan-Rivesaltes (Llabanère) AirportPGFMedium Airport
Aeroclub L’EstartitSmall Airport
Aeròdrom de FoixàSmall Airport
Aeròdrom de LlabiáSmall Airport
Aeròdrom de PalsSmall Airport
Aeròdrom de ViladamatSmall Airport
Aeròdrom del Pla de BagesSmall Airport
Aerodrom TapiolesSmall Airport
Aeródromo de OrdisSmall Airport
Air Galamus AirfieldSmall Airport
Altiport du Col de la MarranoSmall Airport
Altiport du Plateau de la CalmeSmall Airport
Altisurface de Coste Del PalmSmall Airport
Altisurface de l'HippopotameSmall Airport
Altisurface du Clos de LeguaSmall Airport
Ampuriabrava AirfieldSmall Airport
Beaugaillard AirfieldSmall Airport
Beuda Besalu Private AirstripSmall Airport
Camp de vol La PuiedaSmall Airport
Camp de Vol Prat de la Plana-MoiàSmall Airport
Canterrane AirfieldSmall Airport
Club Aernautic CatalunyaSmall Airport
Corneilla-la-Rivière Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Reuilh AirfieldSmall Airport
Lézignan-Corbières AirfieldSmall Airport
Llupia AirfieldSmall Airport
Moià Les UmbertesSmall Airport
Mont Llaret Pic d'Aude AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Mont Llaret Roc d'Aude AirfieldSmall Airport
Mont Louis La Quillane AirfieldSmall Airport
Montescot AirfieldSmall Airport
Narbonne AirfieldSmall Airport
Nébias AirfieldSmall Airport
Puivert AirfieldSmall Airport
Régat Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Génis Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Jean Pla de Corts AirfieldSmall Airport
St Laurent de la Salanque AirbaseSmall Airport
ST LUC Passa AirfieldSmall Airport
Ste Léocadie AirfieldSmall Airport
Torreilles AirfieldSmall Airport
Ulmodrome de LimouxSmall Airport

Post Offices in Arles

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Arles Sur Tech
La Poste
Montferrer

Churches & Religious Organizations in Arles

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Martin
Église Saint-Sauveur
Église Sainte-Marie
Église Santa Creu

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Waterfalls
3
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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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 Arles

What is the population of Arles?

Arles has a population of 3,028 residents and is located in France. The population density is 9,463 people per square mile, spread across 0.3 square miles.

Is Arles expensive to live in?

The median household income is $20,704, 72% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $108,800 (61% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $544 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.3x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Arles?

Arles has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 274 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 34.4 inches.

How is the job market in Arles?

The job market in Arles faces challenges, with unemployment at 17.4% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 182 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Arles?

The median home value in Arles is $108,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $544.

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