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Ars-en-Ré, France

Nouvelle-Aquitaine · France

Ars-en-Ré is a small town in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France with a population of 1,444. Elevation: 13 ft (4 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

3.0 /5.0
B Good
1,444 Population 341/sq mi density
13 ft Elevation 4 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
29.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$27,702 Median Income
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$27,702 median income, 12.4% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$150,600 home value, $753/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population1,444
Density341/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$27,702
Unemployment12.4%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

B+
Home Value$150,600
Rent$753
Housing Units578
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain29.8 in/yr
Sunny Days282/yr
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Population1,444
Population Density341 / sq mi
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Coordinates46.2080°, -1.5160°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceNouvelle-Aquitaine
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation29.8 inches (756 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$27,702

About Ars-en-Ré

Ars-en-Ré is a small town in France (Nouvelle-Aquitaine) with a population of 1,444. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet (4 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 29.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Ars-en-Ré is $27,702, which is 63% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 12.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.1% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 87 business establishments.

Income: Ars-en-Ré vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$27,702
63% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment12.4%
244% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)87

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Ars-en-Ré is $150,600, 47% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $753 (35% below the national average of $1,163). There are 578 total housing units in the city. 25.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.4x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$150,600
47% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$753
35% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units578

Property Tax

Climate in Ars-en-Ré

Ars-en-Ré has an average annual temperature of 13.7°C (57°F). The hottest month is Aug (20.2°C), the coldest is Jan (7.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 685 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 7.7°C / 46°F 5.7° / 9.7° 67.7
Feb 7.8°C / 46°F 5.7° / 10° 47.9
Mar 10°C / 50°F 7.6° / 12.5° 47.5
Apr 12.1°C / 54°F 9.6° / 14.7° 53.4
May 15.2°C / 59°F 12.6° / 17.8° 41.4
Jun 18.1°C / 65°F 15.5° / 20.7° 35.5
Jul 19.9°C / 68°F 17.4° / 22.4° 38.6
Aug 20.2°C / 68°F 17.7° / 22.7° 40.2
Sep 18.2°C / 65°F 15.6° / 20.9° 60.0
Oct 15.4°C / 60°F 13° / 17.7° 77.0
Nov 11.4°C / 53°F 9.2° / 13.5° 94.1
Dec 8.5°C / 47°F 6.4° / 10.6° 81.2
Ars-en-Ré 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 282 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 29.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average55.4°F
3% above France avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days282 days/yr

Geography

Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Area4.2 sq mi (11.0 km²)
Population Density341/sq mi
Coordinates46.2080°N, 1.5160°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.8"
22% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.62"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.38"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

284 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M3.9 on Jun 17, 2023.

Apr 18, 2005 1 km SSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M5.2 35 km
Jun 8, 2001 France M5.0 67 km
Jun 16, 2023 5 km WNW of Mauzé-sur-le-Mignon, France M4.8 61 km
Mar 20, 2019 5 km NNE of Montendre, France M4.5 131 km
Jan 12, 1997 2 km E of Sainte-Hermine, France M4.3 54 km
Jun 22, 2005 2 km E of La Guérinière, France M4.3 100 km
Jun 25, 2001 10 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 35 km
Jun 30, 2010 1 km ENE of Fontenay-le-Comte, France M4.2 64 km
Apr 4, 2005 9 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 33 km
Sep 28, 2010 9 km W of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 29 km
Mar 14, 2002 2 km WSW of Chantonnay, France M4.1 62 km
Feb 14, 2003 5 km NE of Vix, France M4.1 58 km
Feb 12, 2018 3 km SSE of La Meilleraie-Tillay, France M4.1 77 km
Jun 21, 2019 2 km WSW of Vihiers, France M4.0 127 km
Jul 22, 2007 1 km SE of Les Lucs-sur-Boulogne, France M3.9 69 km
Apr 5, 2001 2 km ENE of Melle, France M3.9 108 km
Jun 17, 2023 2 km WSW of Marans, France M3.9 39 km
Dec 1, 1996 5 km SSW of Aigre, France M3.9 122 km
Mar 6, 2013 0 km E of Ars-en-Ré, France M3.9 0 km
Apr 28, 2016 6 km WSW of Châtelaillon-Plage, France M3.9 33 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 3.3 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 2.8 in
March 49°F (9°C) 2.1 in
April 52°F (11°C) 2.1 in
May 58°F (15°C) 2.1 in
June 63°F (17°C) 1.5 in
July 67°F (19°C) 1.4 in Driest
August 68°F (20°C) 1.5 in Warmest
September 64°F (18°C) 2.5 in
October 58°F (14°C) 3.4 in
November 50°F (10°C) 3.6 in Wettest
December 46°F (8°C) 3.5 in

Ars-en-Ré has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 44°F in January to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 29.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.6") and July the driest (1.4").

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Schools in Ars-en-Ré

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École Primaire Brunet
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Radio Stations near Ars-en-Ré

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Graffiti Urban Radio alternative, community radio AAC+ 56 kbps

Museums in Ars-en-Ré

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Écomusée du Marais Salant
Le Cairn - Centre préhistoire
Maison de Clemenceau
Maison du Fier
Musée de la sardine
Musée du Phare de Chassiron
Musée du Phare des Baleines
Musée du Platin
Musée Ernest Cognacq

Libraries in Ars-en-Ré

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
AC Bibliothèque de Loix0.0
Bibliothèque - Médiathèque intercommunale0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Benoist-sur-Mer0.0
Bibliothèque Intercommunale0.0
Bibliothèque La Baleine0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bilbliothèque0.0
Espace culturel0.0
Médi@tlantique0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque d'Angles0.0
Médiathèque de Longeville0.0
Médiathèque de Saint-Hilaire la Forêt0.0
Médiathèque de Saint-Vincent-sur-Jard0.0
Médiathèque Dest-Denis0.0
Médiathèque Intercommunale Le Goéland0.0

Farmers Markets in Ars-en-Ré

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halle
Les Halles
Les Halles
Les Nocturnes du Port
Marché Couvert
Marché Couvert
Marché Couvert
Marché du Mail
Marché médiéval
Marché Municipal de La-Brée-les-Bains
Marché Ouvert de Bois Plage

Hotels in Ars-en-Ré

6 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Côté Thalasso
Hôtel Le Sénéchal
Le Clocher
Le Martray
Logis Hôtel Le Parasol
VVF

Cafes in Ars-en-Ré

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Laure et Seb
Le Bistrot du martray
Le Repère

Castles in Ars-en-Ré

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ancien manoir

Gas Stations in Ars-en-Ré

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

La Station U

Banks in Ars-en-Ré

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Crédit Mutuel

Breweries in Ars-en-Ré

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bières de Ré
La Barbette

Airports Near Ars-en-Ré

32 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
La Roche-sur-Yon Les Ajoncs AirportEDMMedium Airport
La Rochelle Île de Ré AirportLRHMedium Airport
Rochefort-Saint-Agnant (BA 721) AirportRCOMedium Airport
Royan-Médis AirportRYNMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Coutigny-SérignéSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Marennes - Le BournetSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Saint-Aubin La PlaineSmall Airport
Aérodrome du GirouardSmall Airport
Arvert AirfieldSmall Airport
Beauvoir Fromentine AirfieldSmall Airport
Chaillé-les-Marais Private AirstripSmall Airport
Coëx La Boissière AirfieldSmall Airport
Corme Ecluse AirfieldSmall Airport
Courçon Eol'Aunis AirfieldSmall Airport
Fontenay Le Comte AirfieldSmall Airport
la brossette AirfieldSmall Airport
La Tranche-sur-Mer ULMSmall Airport
Le Thou AirfieldSmall Airport
Les Ailes de la Morière AirfieldSmall Airport
Les Sables-d'Olonne Talmont AirportLSOSmall Airport
Luçon - Chasnais AerodromeSmall Airport
Luçon AirfieldSmall Airport
Montaigu St Georges AirfieldSmall Airport
Mouchamps AirfieldSmall Airport
Piste privée de La CornélieSmall Airport
Saint Amand sur Sèvre AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Laurent sur Sèvre AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Martin des Fontaines AirfieldSmall Airport
Soulac Sur Mer AirfieldSmall Airport
St Pierre d'Oléron AirfieldSmall Airport
Talmont Vendée Air ParkSmall Airport
Vol d'Oiseau Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Ars-en-Ré

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
La Poste d'Ars-en-Ré

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ars-en-Ré

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Étienne

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 Ars-en-Ré

What is the population of Ars-en-Ré?

Ars-en-Ré has a population of 1,444 residents and is located in France. The population density is 341 people per square mile, spread across 4.2 square miles.

Is Ars-en-Ré expensive to live in?

The median household income is $27,702, 63% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $150,600 (47% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $753 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.4x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Ars-en-Ré?

Ars-en-Ré 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 282 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 29.8 inches.

How is the job market in Ars-en-Ré?

The job market in Ars-en-Ré faces challenges, with unemployment at 12.4% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 87 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Ars-en-Ré?

The median home value in Ars-en-Ré is $150,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $753.

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