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Arras, France

Hauts-de-France · France

Arras is a mid-size city in Hauts-de-France, France with a population of 47,052. Elevation: 240 ft (73 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
47,052 Population 10,479/sq mi density
240 ft Elevation 73 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
38.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$21,848 Median Income
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.3 / 5.0
$21,848 median income, 18.5% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.1 / 5.0
$136,800 home value, $684/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population47,052
Density10,479/mi²

Economy

F
Median Income$21,848
Unemployment18.5%
Poverty25.0%

Housing

B
Home Value$136,800
Rent$684
Housing Units18,821
Rent Burden30.0%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain38.2 in/yr
Sunny Days218/yr
Elevation240 ft (73 m)
Population47,052
Population Density10,479 / sq mi
Elevation240 ft (73 m)
Coordinates50.2930°, 2.7819°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceHauts-de-France
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average65°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation38.2 inches (970 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.7 inches (12 cm)
Median Household Income$21,848

About Arras

Arras is a mid-size city in France (Hauts-de-France) with a population of 47,052. The city sits at an elevation of 240 feet (73 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Arras is $21,848, which is 71% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 18.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 25.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 2,823 business establishments.

Income: Arras vs France

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$21,848
71% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment18.5%
414% above France avg
Poverty Rate25.0%
102% above France avg
Establishments (County)2,823

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Arras is $136,800, 51% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $684 (41% below the national average of $1,163). There are 18,821 total housing units in the city. 30.0% 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$136,800
51% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$684
41% below France avg
Rent Burden30.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units18,821

Property Tax

Climate in Arras

Arras 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.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 3.7°C / 39°F -3.9° / 12.1° 65.1
Feb 5.9°C / 43°F -3.8° / 15.1° 59.3
Mar 7.2°C / 45°F -2.6° / 18.1° 62.0
Apr 9.2°C / 49°F -2.2° / 20.7° 42.8
May 12.8°C / 55°F 2.9° / 23.6° 54.7
Jun 16.6°C / 62°F 7.2° / 28.6° 72.8
Jul 17.9°C / 64°F 9.3° / 31° 58.4
Aug 18.5°C / 65°F 10.4° / 29.5° 52.3
Sep 16°C / 61°F 6.3° / 27.7° 70.4
Oct 12.2°C / 54°F 3.1° / 22.2° 100.7
Nov 7.6°C / 46°F -0.9° / 16.1° 90.6
Dec 5.2°C / 41°F -3.8° / 13.3° 80.6
Arras experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 218 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.2 inches. The area receives 4.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 240 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 65°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average53.8°F
0% below France avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average65°F (19°C)
Sunny Days218 days/yr

Geography

Elevation240 ft (73 m)
Area4.5 sq mi (11.6 km²)
Population Density10,479/sq mi
Coordinates50.2930°N, 2.7819°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.2"
0% below France avg
Snowfall 4.7"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.68"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.77"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

38 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M3.7 on May 22, 2015.

Jun 20, 1995 1 km N of Ghlin, Belgium M4.3 82 km
Aug 29, 1992 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France M4.1 99 km
Dec 14, 1991 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France M4.0 77 km
Aug 26, 1992 2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium M3.9 106 km
Jan 27, 1998 27 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.8 115 km
Jul 13, 2008 0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium M3.8 133 km
May 22, 2015 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom M3.7 147 km
Jan 27, 1992 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France M3.5 75 km
Jul 20, 1994 2 km N of Rousies, France M3.5 87 km
Mar 3, 2009 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom M3.5 145 km
Jul 14, 2008 1 km SW of Boussu, Belgium M3.2 73 km
Oct 25, 1998 6 km NNE of Montdidier, France M3.2 67 km
Feb 13, 1997 26 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.2 114 km
May 4, 1990 0 km NE of Coquelles, France M3.1 100 km
Jun 1, 2005 3 km N of Grandvilliers, France M3.1 89 km
Feb 27, 2005 1 km NW of Libercourt, France M3.1 27 km
Jul 20, 1994 1 km NE of Quévy-le-Petit, Belgium M3.1 84 km
Jul 2, 2001 3 km NNE of Oostduinkerke, Belgium M3.1 95 km
Jul 23, 1992 3 km ENE of Sivry, Belgium M3.0 104 km
Nov 25, 1998 26 km N of Grand-Fort-Philippe, France M3.0 115 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

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 - 116 km
1911 FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND Meteorological 0.9 m - 141 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 2.2 in
February 38°F (4°C) 1.8 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 59°F (15°C) 2.5 in
July 65°F (19°C) 2.3 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 2.1 in
September 58°F (15°C) 2.4 in
October 51°F (11°C) 2.5 in
November 44°F (6°C) 2.7 in Wettest
December 40°F (4°C) 2.6 in

Arras has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 38°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.7") and February the driest (1.8").

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Schools in Arras

26 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École maternelle Jean Jaurès - - - -
Pole éducatif Elisabeth et Robert Badinter - - - -
École primaire Pierre Curie - - - -
École primaire privée Sainte-Marie de La Présentation - - - -
École maternelle Oscar Cléret - - - -
École primaire et maternelle privée Saint-Jean-Baptiste-Sainte-Croix - - - -
Collège privé Saint-Vincent - - - -
École primaire privée Saint-Joseph - - - -
Collège privé Saint-Joseph - - - -
École primaire privée Notre-Dame - - - -
École maternelle Séverine - - - -
Centre d'Education pour Jeunes Sourds - - - -
Lycée technologique Gambetta Carnot - - - -
Collège Gambetta - - - -
École primaire d'application Paul Bert - - - -
Lycée privé Baudimont Saint-Charles - - - -
École primaire privée Les Louez Dieu - - - -
École élémentaire d'application Raoul François - - - -
Collège Marie Curie - - - -
École maternelle d'application Pauline Kergomard - - - -
Lycée général Gambetta Carnot - - - -
École élémentaire d'application Oscar Cléret - - - -
École primaire d'application Anatole France - - - -
Lycée général et technologique Robespierre - - - -
Collège Jehan Bodel - - - -
École Silvya Terrade d'Arras - - - -
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Radio Stations near Arras

30 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Galaxie New Wave - MP3 128 kbps
ICI NORD régionale UNKNOWN
Galaxie FM 95.30 - MP3 128 kbps
France Bleu Nord - MP3 128 kbps
Roots Legacy Radio - MP3 224 kbps
Happyness Amiens 2000s, chanson française MP3
Radio Eurodance Classic (BE) 90s, eurodance MP3 128 kbps
Galaxie Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Yellow Radio dance, deep MP3 192 kbps
ISEKOI Radio | Chill Zone chill, chillout MP3
Radio Campus Amiens indie, local radio MP3 128 kbps
here4ears ambient, chillout MP3 320 kbps
ISEKOI Radio dance, dnb OGG
ISEKOI Radio | Non-Stop Ambient ambient, meditation OGG
radio qui chifel (BE) - MP3 256 kbps
Métropole FM - AAC+ 320 kbps
RCV musique, pop MP3 128 kbps
CHIC RADIO HITS - MP3 320 kbps
Génération Mix pop music AAC 64 kbps
Radio Bingo - Roeselaere, Be (BE) - MP3 128 kbps
WRadio (BE) dance music, electronic MP3 192 kbps
KL85 (NL) - MP3 128 kbps
ONIB Radio (BE) - MP3
ONIB Disco (BE) - MP3 192 kbps
Mona FM - MP3 128 kbps
RCV 99 fm electro, jazz MP3 128 kbps
Roots Legacy - MP3 224 kbps
Saravadio alternative / indie MP3 320 kbps
Radio Scarpe Sensée - MP3 128 kbps
Happyness Radio Amiens 2000s, chansons françaises MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Arras

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ambulants Postaux Ferroviaires
Aquaterra
Atelier Pacific
Canadian National Vimy Memorial Visitors Centre
Centre de conservation du Louvre
Centre de la mine et du chemin de fer
Centre Denis Papin - CMCF Oignies
Cité Nature
CMCF Oignies
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Galerie du Temps
Labanque
Lens' 14-18, Centre d'Histoire Guerre et Paix
Louvre Lens
Mine-image de la fosse n° 2 de Oignies (également sur commune de Oignies)
Musée d'ethnologie régionale
Musée d'histoire et d'archéologie
Musée de la mine
Musée de la Mine
Musée des Beaux-Arts d'Arras
Musée du Louvre-Lens
Musée Jean et Denise Letaille - Bullecourt 1917
Musée Vivant Preserved Battlefield
Newfoundland Memorial Visitor's Centre
Notre-Dame de Lorette Museum
Pavillon de Verre
Thiepval Memorial Visitors Centre
Wellington Quarry Museum WW1

Libraries in Arras

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque Arc-en-Ciel0.0
Bibliothèque Comité d'Entreprise Renault Douai0.0
Bibliothèque départementale0.0
Bibliothèque des Blancs-Monts0.0
Bibliotheque intercommunale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Louis Aragon0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale Raymond Vendeville0.0
Bibliothèque pour tous0.0
Bibliothèque Raymond Devos0.0
Bibliothèque Robinson0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire de Béthune0.0
Bibliothèque-Ludothèque Ronville0.0
Centre Culturel et d'Animation F. Dolto (Garderie)0.0
Centre multimédia Georges Brassens0.0
Direction de l'Information et de l'Ingénierie Documentaire0.0
Les mots passants0.0
Médiathème municipale0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque - Centre Culturel0.0
Médiathèque Albert Uderzo0.0
Médiathèque d'Arras0.0
Médiathèque de Carvin0.0
Médiathèque de Chemy0.0
Médiathèque de COURCELLES-LÈS-LENS0.0
Médiathèque de Savy-Berlette0.0
Médiathèque de Thélus0.0
Médiathèque Elie Weisel0.0
Médiathèque Émile Zola0.0
Médiathèque Estaminet0.0
Médiathèque François Mitterand0.0
Médiathèque François Mitterrand0.0
Médiathèque Jacques Brel0.0
Médiathèque Jean Baclet0.0
Médiathèque Jean Buridan0.0
Médiathèque Jean Ferrat0.0
Médiathèque Jean Monnet0.0
Médiathèque Jean-Paul Fleurquin0.0
Médiathèque La Source0.0
Médiathèque Le Trait d'Union0.0
Médiathèque Louis Aragon0.0
Médiathèque Michel Berger0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0
Médiathèque Municipale0.0
Médiathèque Nelson Madiba Mandela0.0
Médiathèque Philippe-Miloszyk0.0
Médiathèque René Soler0.0
Médiathèque Robert Cousin0.0
Médiathèque Saint-Exupéry0.0
Médiathèque-Ludothèque0.0

Farmers Markets in Arras

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché
Marché de la Grande Résidence
Marché de Phalempin
Marché FRET

Hotels in Arras

10 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

B&B Arras Centre Les Places
Grand-place Hôtel
Hôtel de l'Univers
Hôtel Express by Holiday Inn
Hôtel Mercure Arras Centre Gare
Hôtel Moderne
Ibis Styles Arras Centre
Kyriad Direct
Le Dome Hotel
Les Trois Luppars

Cafes in Arras

23 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Arras Bar
Au Pacha
Café Georget
Cafe Peter Pan
Club Café
Couleur Café
Héméra Café
L'Escapade
L'Estaminet
La Vapotitheque
Le Cap Horn
Le Flash
Le Fontenoy
Le Jean Bart
Le Prétexte
Leonidas
Les Arcades
Micro Brasserie L'Arras'In
Niksen
Ô Bar Lounge Club
Rep’Air
Tout Chaud
Zana

Cinemas in Arras

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Mégarama Arras

Theatres in Arras

3 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Le Casino
Le Pont de Singe
Théâtre d'Arras

Monuments in Arras

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Obelisk

Clinics in Arras

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Centre Rnpc

Dentists in Arras

8 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cabinet dentaire du Beffroi
Des Docteurs Rose
FR #10114306510
FR #12514875909
FR #13031356638
FR #144221994
FR #8357112011
Odontopole

Veterinaries in Arras

3 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cabinet vétérinaire
FR #144289990
Marielle Dupont

Train Stations in Arras

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Arras

Bus Stations in Arras

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gare Interurbaine

Gas Stations in Arras

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Station Service E. Leclerc
Total
Total

Banks in Arras

16 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banque de France
Banque Populaire
Banque Populaire
BNP Paribas
Caisse d'Épargne
Caisse d'Epargne Arras Gambetta
CCF Arras
CIC
Crédit Agricole
Crédit Agricole
Crédit coopératif si
Crédit du Nord
Crédit Mutuel
Crédit Mutuel
LCL
Société Générale

Breweries in Arras

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
At Home Bière Athies
BCA2 – La Riviere
Brasserie Artésienne
Brasserie Castelain
Brasserie de Mai
Brasserie Deplus
Brasserie des 7 Bonnettes
Brasserie L'intemporelle
Brasserie Les crapauds fous
Brasserie Paysanne de l'Artois
Brasserie Saint-Germain
Brasserie Wattbeer
Ferme brasserie de Beaumont
Ferme de la Tuilerie
La Chope de l’Artois
Micro Brasserie L'Arras'In
Micro brasserie L'estoupette
Micro brasserie L'estoupette
MINE DE RIEN

Stadiums & Teams in Arras

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Arras

30 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lille AirportLILLarge Airport
Amiens Glisy Airfield-Medium Airport
Flanders International Airport Kortrijk-WevelgemKJKMedium Airport
Merville-Calonne AirportHZBMedium Airport
Péronne Saint-Quentin Airfield-Medium Airport
Valenciennes-Denain Airfield-Medium Airport
Albert Bray airportBYFSmall Airport
Amougies Airfield-Small Airport
Arras-Roclincourt Airfield-Small Airport
Bonavis Airfield-Small Airport
Bouttemy DZ-Small Airport
Cambrai Niergnies Airfield-Small Airport
Dunkerque-Les Moëres Airfield-Small Airport
Frétoy-le-Château Airfield-Small Airport
Frévent ULM-Small Airport
Herlies ULM-Small Airport
La Boisselle Airfield-Small Airport
Lens-Bénifontaine Airfield-Small Airport
Lœuilly Airfield-Small Airport
Marcq-en-Baroeul Airfield-Small Airport
Maubray Airfield-Small Airport
Montdidier Airfield-Small Airport
Moorsele Airfield-Small Airport
Neuflieux Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Quentin Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-Omer Wizernes Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-Quentin-Roupy Airfield-Small Airport
Val de l'Ailette Airfield-Small Airport
Verchocq Airpark-Small Airport
Vitry-en-Artois Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Arras

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Arras R P

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Arras

4 UNESCO sites.

SiteCategoryYear
Terril 31
Terril 32
Terril 34
Terril d'Enquin (244)

Churches & Religious Organizations in Arras

13 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Cathédrale Notre-Dame et Saint-Vaast
Chapelle de la Maison diocésaine
Chapelle des Augustines
Chapelle des Chariottes
Chapelle Sainte-Claire
Église Notre-Dame des Ardents
Église Notre-Dame des Bonnes-Nouvelles
Église protestante réformée à Arras
Église Saint-Géry
Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste
Église Saint-Nicolas-en-Cité
Église Saint-Sauveur
Maison des jeunes du coclipas

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

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Arras

Terril 34
· inscribed 0
Terril d'Enquin (244)
· inscribed 0
Terril 31
· inscribed 0
Terril 32
· inscribed 0

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 Arras

What is the population of Arras?

Arras has a population of 47,052 residents and is located in France. The population density is 10,479 people per square mile, spread across 4.5 square miles.

Is Arras expensive to live in?

The median household income is $21,848, 71% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $136,800 (51% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $684 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 Arras?

Arras has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 218 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 38.2 inches, with 4.7 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Arras?

The job market in Arras faces challenges, with unemployment at 18.5% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 2,823 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Arras?

The median home value in Arras is $136,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $684.

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