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Ascain, France

Nouvelle-Aquitaine · France

Ascain is a small town in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France with a population of 3,365. Elevation: 66 ft (20 m). Average temperature: 60°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.0 /5.0
B Good
3,365 Population 452/sq mi density
66 ft Elevation 20 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 15°C
62.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$26,179 Median Income
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$26,179 median income, 8.4% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$146,800 home value, $734/mo rent

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About Ascain

Ascain

Ascain is a commune in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of south-western France.

People

Population3,365
Density452/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$26,179
Unemployment8.4%
Poverty9.0%

Housing

B+
Home Value$146,800
Rent$734
Housing Units1,346
Rent Burden26.8%

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (15°C)
Rain62.1 in/yr
Sunny Days278/yr
Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Population3,365
Population Density452 / sq mi
Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Coordinates43.3460°, -1.6212°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceNouvelle-Aquitaine
Average Temperature60°F (15°C)
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation62.1 inches (1,578 mm)
Annual Snowfall2.7 inches (7 cm)
Median Household Income$26,179

About Ascain

Ascain is a small town in France (Nouvelle-Aquitaine) with a population of 3,365. The city sits at an elevation of 66 feet (20 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 46°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 62.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Ascain is $26,179, which is 65% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 9.0% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 202 business establishments.

Income: Ascain vs France

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$26,179
65% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.4%
133% above France avg
Poverty Rate9.0%
27% below France avg
Establishments (County)202

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Ascain is $146,800, 48% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $734 (37% below the national average of $1,163). There are 1,346 total housing units in the city. 26.8% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.6x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$146,800
48% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$734
37% below France avg
Rent Burden26.8%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units1,346

Property Tax

Climate in Ascain

Ascain has an average annual temperature of 15.1°C (59°F). The hottest month is Aug (21.8°C), the coldest is Jan (9.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 1744 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 9.1°C / 48°F 5.1° / 13.1° 166.2
Feb 9.6°C / 49°F 5.2° / 13.9° 143.0
Mar 12°C / 54°F 7.5° / 16.4° 127.4
Apr 13.4°C / 56°F 9.1° / 17.8° 146.6
May 16.5°C / 62°F 12.2° / 20.8° 133.2
Jun 19.2°C / 67°F 15.2° / 23.2° 105.7
Jul 21.2°C / 70°F 17.3° / 25° 97.3
Aug 21.8°C / 71°F 17.7° / 25.8° 109.5
Sep 19.6°C / 67°F 15.2° / 24° 146.3
Oct 16.6°C / 62°F 12.3° / 20.9° 165.6
Nov 12.1°C / 54°F 8.1° / 16.2° 224.3
Dec 9.8°C / 50°F 5.9° / 13.7° 178.7
Ascain enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 278 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 62.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 66 feet.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average59.7°F
11% above France avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days278 days/yr

Geography

Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Area7.4 sq mi (19.3 km²)
Population Density452/sq mi
Coordinates43.3460°N, 1.6212°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 62.1"
63% above France avg
Snowfall 2.7"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.71"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.40"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

932 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M4.1 on Mar 10, 2017.

May 16, 2002 6 km NW of Cauterets, France M4.8 127 km
Dec 30, 2012 1 km N of Coarraze, France M4.8 114 km
Sep 18, 2004 7 km NE of Huarte-Uharte, Spain M4.7 53 km
Jan 21, 2003 5 km NE of Louvie-Juzon, France M4.6 105 km
Oct 27, 1998 5 km WNW of Goñi, Spain M4.6 60 km
May 16, 2002 6 km W of Pierrefitte-Nestalas, France M4.4 126 km
Jul 16, 2008 4 km SSW of Bosdarros, France M4.4 103 km
Feb 21, 2002 3 km SSW of Betelu, Spain M4.4 50 km
Apr 20, 2013 3 km NNE of Adiós, Spain M4.3 71 km
Jan 6, 1996 3 km SE of Bosdarros, France M4.3 106 km
Sep 30, 2004 6 km NE of Huarte-Uharte, Spain M4.3 54 km
Feb 16, 1999 1 km N of Saint-Étienne-de-Baïgorry, France M4.3 28 km
Feb 9, 2009 2 km SSE of Asson, France M4.2 114 km
Aug 30, 1997 4 km E of Mendaro, Spain M4.2 58 km
Apr 1, 1991 2 km S of Mauléon-Licharre, France M4.2 61 km
Feb 28, 1990 15 km NNE of Oronz, Spain M4.2 63 km
Sep 2, 2013 2 km SE of Mont, France M4.2 80 km
Mar 23, 2013 2 km WNW of Oltza, Spain M4.2 56 km
Jun 12, 1990 1 km E of Gan, France M4.2 102 km
Mar 13, 2000 7 km ESE of Saint-Palais, France M4.2 55 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 4.9 in Coldest
February 49°F (9°C) 4.1 in
March 51°F (11°C) 3.7 in
April 54°F (12°C) 4.7 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.7 in
June 64°F (18°C) 2.6 in
July 70°F (21°C) 2.4 in Warmest, Driest
August 69°F (21°C) 3.5 in
September 66°F (19°C) 3.7 in
October 60°F (16°C) 4.7 in
November 53°F (12°C) 5.7 in Wettest
December 49°F (9°C) 5.0 in

Ascain has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 46°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.7") and July the driest (2.4").

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Schools in Ascain

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Azkaingo ikastola - - - -
École primaire privée Sainte-Marie - - - -
École primaire publique - - - -
Azkaineko Ikastola - - - -
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Radio Stations near Ascain

9 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Europa FM Guipuzcoa (ES) - AAC
Cadena SER Radio San Sebastián (ES) - MP3 128 kbps
FM MUSICAL (ES) 80s, pop MP3
Radio Marca Donostia (ES) - MP3 96 kbps
Irulegiko Irratia abisuak, basque music MP3 320 kbps
Wave Radio beach, surf MP3 160 kbps
Antxeta irratia local news, news MP3 192 kbps
Gure irratia - MP3 128 kbps
Radio LAPURDI Irratia christian MP3 170 kbps

Museums in Ascain

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Amaiur arkeologia-zentroa
Baztango museo etnografikoa
Centre d'évoquation du village Ateka
Centre d'interprétation de l'AOP Ossau Iraty
Centre d'interprétation du piment d'Espelette
Centro del Hierro y la Forja
Chocolaterie Musée
CIAP Lapurdum
Convent and cloister of Recollets
DIDAM
Ecomusée de la Pelote et du Xistera Pilotari
L'Art de l'Espadrille
L'Atelier du Chocolat
La Cité de l'Océan
La Cité des Mémoires
La Maison Labourdine
Le Musée du Gâteau Basque
Luberri museoa
Maison du Patrimoine
Musée Asiatica
Musée Basque et de l'histoire de Bayonne
Musée Bonnat-Helleu
Musée de la Mer
Musée du Château d'Arcangues
Musée du judaïsme bayonnais Suzanne et Marcel Suarès
Musée Historique Biarritz
Musée historique du Biarritz Olympique
Museum d'Histoire Naturelle
Museum of the French Basque Region
Museum of Witches
Oiasso Museoa
Olhaberri Centre D'interprétation du Patrimoine Minier et Métallurgique
Ortillopitz
Parcc
Ramery museoa
Santxotena - Gorrienea museo etxea
Santxotena parke museoa
Soinuenea, traditional music center
Villa Arnaga
Villa Saraléguinéa
Zubietako errota

Libraries in Ascain

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque d'Arbonne0.0
Bibliothèque diocésaine0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale André Moine0.0
Bibliothèque pour tous0.0
Bibliothéque Quintaou0.0
Bibliothèque Temporaire0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire Florence Delay0.0
CBA Public library0.0
Centre de documentation IKER0.0
Centre Lapurdi0.0
Erromesen Ospitalea0.0
Ikust alaia udal artxiboa0.0
Liburutegia0.0
Ludo-Bibliothèque Ondres0.0
Ludo-médiathèque0.0
Media library0.0
Médiathèque centre-ville0.0
Médiathèque d'Hendaye - Hendaiako mediateka0.0
Médiathèque de Biarritz0.0
Médiathèque de Cambo-les-Bains0.0
Médiathèque de Tarnos0.0
Médiathèque des Hauts de Sainte-Croix0.0
Médiathèque François Rospide0.0
Médiathèque L'anima0.0
Médiathèque Lizaga0.0
On Manuel Lekuona biblioteka0.0
TOKI-TOKI0.0
Zuloaga etxea library0.0

Farmers Markets in Ascain

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halle aux Poissons
Halle de Biarritz
Halles 5 cantons
Halles de Bayonne
Les Halles
Marché de Ciboure
Marché de Labenne
Marché de Ondres
Marché de producteurs des Halles
Marché de Quintaou
Marché de Saint-Martin
Marché de Saint-Martin-de-Seignanx
Marché de Socoa
Marché de Tarnos
Marché des « 4 saisons »
Marché du Polo Beyris
Marché place des Gascons
Marché place du Marquisat
Marché producteurs locaux du Boucau
Marché République
Marché Saint-Charles
Marché saisonnier - Labenne Océan
Marché Sokoburu
Pêcherie des Allées Marines

Hotels in Ascain

5 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Alaia
Axafla Baïta
Hôtel de la Rhune
Hôtel du Pont
Hôtel Pyrénées Atlantique

Cafes in Ascain

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Plazan

Veterinaries in Ascain

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Clinique Vétérinaire de la Rhune

Train Stations in Ascain

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

La Rhune

Breweries in Ascain

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Belharra
Bidassoa Basque Brewery
Bipil Aguerria
Brasserie Bruel
Brasserie Zirtzil
La Clique
La Ménagerie Microbrasserie
La Superbe
Pagoa garagardotegia

Stadiums & Teams in Ascain

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Ascain

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Biarritz Pays Basque airportBIQMedium Airport
Pamplona AirportPNAMedium Airport
San Sebastián AirportEASMedium Airport
Benesse Maremne Airfield-Small Airport
Dax Seyresse Airfield-Small Airport
Itxassou Airfield-Small Airport
Lumbier Airfield-Small Airport
Ororbia Airfield-Small Airport
Rion Des Landes Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Pée sur Nivelle Airfield-Small Airport
Sames Airfield-Small Airport
Zalduendo ULM-Small Airport

Post Offices in Ascain

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
La Poste

Treatment Centers in Ascain

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Clinique Saint-Martin-de-Seignanx
Les Embruns

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ascain

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Saint-Michel-Garicoïtz
Église de l'Assomption
Iramarreko Kapera
Mendi eta Itsasoko Ama Birjina / Notre Dame de la Montagne et de l'Ocean
Sokorri Kapera

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 Ascain

What is the population of Ascain?

Ascain has a population of 3,365 residents and is located in France. The population density is 452 people per square mile, spread across 7.4 square miles.

Is Ascain expensive to live in?

The median household income is $26,179, 65% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $146,800 (48% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $734 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Ascain?

Ascain enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 46°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 278 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 62.1 inches, with 2.7 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Ascain?

The job market in Ascain faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.4% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 202 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Ascain?

The median home value in Ascain is $146,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $734.

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