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Baixas, France

Occitanie · France

Baixas is a small town in Occitanie, France with a population of 2,419. Elevation: 289 ft (88 m). Average temperature: 58°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,419 Population 331/sq mi density
289 ft Elevation 88 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 15°C
23.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$22,756 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.6 / 5.0
$22,756 median income, 9.9% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$119,200 home value, $596/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population2,419
Density331/mi²

Economy

D
Median Income$22,756
Unemployment9.9%
Poverty18.0%

Housing

B+
Home Value$119,200
Rent$596
Housing Units968
Rent Burden28.6%

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (15°C)
Rain23.4 in/yr
Sunny Days294/yr
Elevation289 ft (88 m)
Population2,419
Population Density331 / sq mi
Elevation289 ft (88 m)
Coordinates42.7501°, 2.8091°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceOccitanie
Average Temperature58°F (15°C)
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation23.4 inches (594 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$22,756

About Baixas

Baixas is a small town in France (Occitanie) with a population of 2,419. The city sits at an elevation of 289 feet (88 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 46°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Baixas is $22,756, which is 70% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 9.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 18.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 145 business establishments.

Income: Baixas vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$22,756
70% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.9%
175% above France avg
Poverty Rate18.0%
45% above France avg
Establishments (County)145

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Baixas is $119,200, 58% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $596 (49% below the national average of $1,163). There are 968 total housing units in the city. 28.6% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.2x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$119,200
58% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$596
49% below France avg
Rent Burden28.6%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units968

Property Tax

Climate in Baixas

Baixas has an average annual temperature of 16.1°C (61°F). The hottest month is Jul (24.6°C), the coldest is Jan (8.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 577 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 8.8°C / 48°F 4.8° / 12.7° 60.1
Feb 9.2°C / 49°F 5° / 13.4° 40.8
Mar 12°C / 54°F 7.6° / 16.4° 51.5
Apr 14.2°C / 58°F 9.7° / 18.7° 66.0
May 17.8°C / 64°F 13.3° / 22.3° 45.6
Jun 22°C / 72°F 17.2° / 26.8° 23.6
Jul 24.6°C / 76°F 19.7° / 29.5° 14.9
Aug 24.5°C / 76°F 19.7° / 29.4° 22.7
Sep 20.8°C / 69°F 16.1° / 25.6° 43.1
Oct 17°C / 63°F 12.9° / 21.2° 81.1
Nov 12.4°C / 54°F 8.4° / 16.3° 72.5
Dec 9.3°C / 49°F 5.3° / 13.3° 54.9
Baixas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 294 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 23.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 289 feet.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average58.1°F
8% above France avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days294 days/yr

Geography

Elevation289 ft (88 m)
Area7.3 sq mi (18.9 km²)
Population Density331/sq mi
Coordinates42.7501°N, 2.8091°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.4"
38% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 2.99"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.71"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

463 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.0 on Feb 1, 2022.

Feb 18, 1996 3 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M4.7 24 km
Feb 18, 1996 7 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M4.6 21 km
Sep 21, 2004 7 km E of Camprodon, Spain M4.5 58 km
Mar 19, 1992 3 km SW of Campdevànol, Spain M4.5 82 km
Feb 26, 2003 4 km E of Ribes de Freser, Spain M4.4 69 km
Jul 22, 2008 3 km NW of les Planes d'Hostoles, Spain M4.3 78 km
Jun 1, 2004 5 km NW of Sant Joan de les Abadesses, Spain M4.2 71 km
Feb 1, 2022 7 km ESE of Farrera, Spain M4.0 123 km
Sep 23, 2004 4 km NNW of Ribes de Freser, Spain M4.0 71 km
Jun 2, 2001 5 km ENE of Bagà, Spain M3.9 90 km
Feb 18, 1996 6 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.9 24 km
Mar 29, 1996 4 km NNE of Leucate, France M3.9 29 km
Feb 18, 1996 5 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.9 22 km
Jun 5, 1997 10 km S of Quillan, France M3.8 53 km
Feb 20, 1996 8 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 22 km
Feb 19, 1996 7 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 23 km
Jul 18, 2004 11 km SW of Saint-Girons, France M3.8 146 km
Dec 16, 1996 9 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 23 km
Oct 8, 1993 12 km ESE of Font-Romeu-Odeillo-Via, France M3.7 62 km
Apr 3, 2019 13 km SE of Sort, Spain M3.7 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Olot Volcanic Field (68 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Olot Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 893 m (2,930 ft) Unknown 68 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 2.3 in Coldest
February 47°F (8°C) 1.8 in
March 51°F (10°C) 1.8 in
April 54°F (12°C) 2.1 in
May 61°F (16°C) 2.2 in
June 68°F (20°C) 1.5 in
July 73°F (23°C) 0.7 in Warmest, Driest
August 73°F (23°C) 1.4 in
September 67°F (20°C) 2.0 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.0 in Wettest
November 51°F (11°C) 2.1 in
December 47°F (8°C) 2.6 in

Baixas has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 46°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.0") and July the driest (0.7").

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Radio Stations near Baixas

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
TEKNO1 techno MP3 320 kbps
France Bleu Roussillon - MP3 128 kbps
Ràdio Arrels (ES) music, news MP3 128 kbps
Ràdio Arrels - MP3 128 kbps
RTS Perpignan - MP3 128 kbps
RCF Pays d'Aude christian MP3 128 kbps
FM Evangile 66 christian MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Baixas

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ancien Evêché
Ancienne maternité Suisse d'Elne
Byrrh
Casa Carrère
Casa de l'Albera
Casa Pairal
Casa Xanxo CIAP
Caves Byrrh
Centre d'art Contemporain Walter Benjamin
Centre de Sculpture Romane
Château de Fitou
Château-musée de Bélesta
Cloître de la cathédrale d'Elne
Écomusée du miel
Hospici d’Illa
La forge catalane Le Martinet
La Poudrière
La Vie Vintage
Les collections de Saint-Cyprien
Maison de l'Histoire Casa del Voló
Maison de la Catalanité
Maison des Arts
Maison natale du Maréchal Joffre
Maison Transfrontalière de l’Art Roman
Mas Pams
Mémorial du Camp d'Argelès-sur-Mer
Mémorial du Camp de Rivesaltes
Musée Aéronautique du Mas Palegry
Musée archéologique de Ruscino
Musée Bella
Musée d'art Hyacinthe-Rigaud
Musée de l'agriculture catalane
Musée de l'école
Musée de la Chasse et de la Nature
Musée de Préhistoire de Tautavel
Musée des Arts et traditions populaires
Musée des Monnaies et Médailles Joseph Puig
Musée Terrus
Museu
Museu Memorial du camp d'Argeles-sur-Mer
Muséum d’Histoire Naturelle
Saint-Martin de Fenollar

Libraries in Baixas

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
B.U. Droit0.0
B.U. Droit et Lettres0.0
B.U. Section Sciences0.0
BDA'thèque0.0
Biblioplage0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque André Alquier0.0
Bibliothèque André Stil0.0
Bibliothèque Barande0.0
Bibliothèque Bernard Nicolau0.0
Bibliothèque de Bompas0.0
Bibliothèque Jean d'Ormesson0.0
Bibliothèque Lucien Lacreu0.0
Bibliothèque Ludovic Massé0.0
Bibliothèque Marie Arago0.0
Bibliothèque Michel Maurette0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale « La Fontaine »0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Claude Delmas0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale Claude Simon0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale Jean Capeille0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Jordi Pere Cerdà0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Jules Verne0.0
Books Drop/Pick0.0
Centre Culturel0.0
Fa Si La Lire0.0
L'arc en ciel des livres0.0
La Biblio0.0
La Maison de Julien - Médiathèque0.0
Le Galbe0.0
Les lectures de Léontine0.0
Librairie Infos0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Albert Camus0.0
Médiathèque Alexandre Jardin0.0
Médiathèque André Stil0.0
Médiathèque Arthur Conte0.0
Médiathèque Centrale0.0
Médiathèque Christian Bourquin0.0
Médiathèque Claude Blazy0.0
Médiathèque Claude Simon0.0
Médiathèque de l'Étang0.0
Médiathèque Denis Diderot0.0
Médiathèque Départementale Claude Simon0.0
Médiathèque du Boulou0.0
Médiathèque El Mil·lenari0.0
Médiathèque Henri Tanyères0.0
Médiathèque intercommunale Pierre Capeille0.0
Médiathèque J. Tastu0.0
Médiathèque Jacques Prévert0.0
Mediathèque Jacques Queralt0.0
Médiathèque Jean Ferrat0.0
Médiathèque Joan Pau Giné0.0
Médiathèque Josep Sebastià Pons0.0
Médiathèque La Marquise0.0
Médiathèque Laura Vazquez0.0
Médiathèque Louis Boulet0.0
Médiathèque Marcel Gouzy0.0
Médiathèque Michel Ey0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0
Médiathèque municipale de Leucate0.0
Médiathèque Paù Hostench0.0
Médiathèque Prosper Mérimée0.0
Médiathèque Ramon Llull0.0
Médiathèque Robert Avril0.0
Médiathèque Saint-Exupéry0.0
Médiathèque Teddy Riner0.0
Médiathèque Victor Hugo0.0
Salle Bernard Janicot0.0
Un livre à la mer0.0

Farmers Markets in Baixas

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Les Halles de L'Agly
Marché d'Alénya
Marché de la Mer
Marché de Port Leucate
Marché de Salses
Marché de Thuir
Marché International Saint-Charles
Marché local
Marché pittoresque
Marché Place de Belgique
Place de la République
Place de la République
Place de Marbre

Cafes in Baixas

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Café de la Bourse

Castles in Baixas

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Mas de Las Fons

Banks in Baixas

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Crédit Agricole

Breweries in Baixas

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie de l'Agly
Brasserie du Château
Brasserie Parallèle 42
Brasserie Rull
Brasserie Tôa
Cap d'Ona
Geck Eau
L'Atelier Gabriel
La Boc
La Canya
Le Traquenard

Stadiums & Teams in Baixas

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Baixas

4 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Vallter 2000 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Cambre d'Aze 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Quillane 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ancienne Station de Ski Mosset - Col de Jau 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Baixas

36 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Béziers Vias airportBZRMedium Airport
Carcassonne Salvaza AirportCCFMedium Airport
Perpignan-Rivesaltes (Llabanère) AirportPGFMedium Airport
Aeroclub L’Estartit-Small Airport
Aeròdrom de Foixà-Small Airport
Aeròdrom de Llabiá-Small Airport
Aeròdrom de Pals-Small Airport
Aeròdrom de Viladamat-Small Airport
Aerodrom Tapioles-Small Airport
Aeródromo de Ordis-Small Airport
Air Galamus Airfield-Small Airport
Altiport du Col de la Marrano-Small Airport
Ampuriabrava Airfield-Small Airport
Argeliers Airfield-Small Airport
Beuda Besalu Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Canterrane Airfield-Small Airport
Corneilla-la-Rivière Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Fleury d'Aude Airfield-Small Airport
Les champs blancs Airfield-Small Airport
Lézignan-Corbières Airfield-Small Airport
Limbardier Airfield-Small Airport
Llupia Airfield-Small Airport
Mont Louis La Quillane Airfield-Small Airport
Montescot Airfield-Small Airport
Narbonne Airfield-Small Airport
Nébias Airfield-Small Airport
Puichéric Airfield-Small Airport
Puisserguier Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Génis Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Jean Pla de Corts Airfield-Small Airport
Sauvian Airfield-Small Airport
St Laurent de la Salanque Airbase-Small Airport
ST LUC Passa Airfield-Small Airport
Torreilles Airfield-Small Airport
Ulm Saint Couat Airfield-Small Airport
Ulmodrome de Limoux-Small Airport

Post Offices in Baixas

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Poste Annexe

Churches & Religious Organizations in Baixas

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Notre-Dame
Ermitage de Sainte-Catherine

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 Baixas

What is the population of Baixas?

Baixas has a population of 2,419 residents and is located in France. The population density is 331 people per square mile, spread across 7.3 square miles.

Is Baixas expensive to live in?

The median household income is $22,756, 70% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $119,200 (58% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $596 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.2x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Baixas?

Baixas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 46°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 294 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 23.4 inches.

How is the job market in Baixas?

The job market in Baixas faces challenges, with unemployment at 9.9% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 145 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Baixas?

The median home value in Baixas is $119,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $596.

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