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Balinghem, France

Hauts-de-France · France

Balinghem is a small town in Hauts-de-France, France with a population of 838. Elevation: 16 ft (5 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
838 Population 161/sq mi density
16 ft Elevation 5 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
40.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$24,278 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$24,278 median income, 6.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$109,200 home value, $546/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population838
Density161/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$24,278
Unemployment6.8%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$109,200
Rent$546
Housing Units335
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain40.3 in/yr
Sunny Days236/yr
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Population838
Population Density161 / sq mi
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Coordinates50.8607°, 1.9437°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceHauts-de-France
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation40.3 inches (1,024 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.7 inches (9 cm)
Median Household Income$24,278

About Balinghem

Balinghem is a small town in France (Hauts-de-France) with a population of 838. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet (5 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 44°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Balinghem is $24,278, which is 68% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 6.8% (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 50 business establishments.

Income: Balinghem vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$24,278
68% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.8%
89% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)50

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Balinghem is $109,200, 61% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $546 (53% below the national average of $1,163). There are 335 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 4.5x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$109,200
61% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$546
53% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units335

Property Tax

Balinghem experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 236 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches. The area receives 3.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average54.1°F
0% below France avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days236 days/yr

Geography

Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Area5.2 sq mi (13.5 km²)
Population Density161/sq mi
Coordinates50.8607°N, 1.9437°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.3"
6% above France avg
Snowfall 3.7"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.95"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.57"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

34 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M3.7 on May 22, 2015.

Apr 28, 2007 1 km WNW of Lympne, United Kingdom M4.6 70 km
Oct 6, 1999 34 km NNW of Fécamp, France M4.6 148 km
Jun 20, 1995 1 km N of Ghlin, Belgium M4.3 144 km
Jan 23, 2007 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M4.1 88 km
Dec 14, 1991 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France M4.0 27 km
Sep 15, 1994 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M3.9 86 km
Jan 27, 1998 27 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.8 66 km
May 22, 2015 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom M3.7 61 km
Mar 3, 2009 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom M3.5 61 km
Jan 27, 1992 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France M3.5 30 km
Jul 14, 2008 1 km SW of Boussu, Belgium M3.2 139 km
Oct 25, 1998 6 km NNE of Montdidier, France M3.2 137 km
Feb 13, 1997 26 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.2 64 km
May 4, 1990 0 km NE of Coquelles, France M3.1 13 km
Jul 2, 2001 3 km NNE of Oostduinkerke, Belgium M3.1 61 km
Feb 27, 2005 1 km NW of Libercourt, France M3.1 85 km
Jun 1, 2005 3 km N of Grandvilliers, France M3.1 129 km
May 1, 1997 21 km W of Fort-Mahon-Plage, France M3.0 77 km
Mar 28, 1996 67 km ESE of Aldeburgh, United Kingdom M3.0 121 km
Nov 25, 1998 26 km N of Grand-Fort-Philippe, France M3.0 43 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 30 km
1911 FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND Meteorological 0.9 m 56 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 2.1 in
February 40°F (5°C) 1.6 in Coldest, Driest
March 45°F (7°C) 1.6 in
April 48°F (9°C) 1.6 in
May 54°F (12°C) 1.6 in
June 58°F (15°C) 1.7 in
July 65°F (18°C) 1.7 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 1.9 in
September 60°F (15°C) 2.4 in
October 54°F (12°C) 2.5 in
November 47°F (8°C) 3.0 in Wettest
December 42°F (6°C) 2.2 in

Balinghem has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 40°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.0") and February the driest (1.6").

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Schools in Balinghem

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire du Camp du Drap d'Or RPI 134
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Radio Stations near Balinghem

9 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Banquise FM MP3 320 kbps
Radio RWL pop MP3 320 kbps
DR - P2 Klassisk MP3 128 kbps
Saravadio alternative / indie MP3 320 kbps
Radio Broadstairs (GB) MP3 128 kbps
Delta FM Saint-Omer MP3 320 kbps
DELTA FM - Terre de Camargue MP3 128 kbps
Delta FM musique MP3 320 kbps
TEMPO 62 MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Balinghem

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Cité Internationale de la Dentelle et de la Mode
Forteresse de Mimoyecques
Les Brigades de l'AA
Maison de l'Islandais
Musée de la Céramique de Desvres
Musée de la Mer
Musée de mémoire 1939 - 1945
Musée des Beaux-Arts
Musée du Dessin et de l'Estampe originale
Musée du sauvetage
Saint-Joseph Village
Saint-Joseph Village au Marais de Guines
Tour de l'Horloge
Village des Métiers d'Art de Desvres

Libraries in Balinghem

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Arago - Ludothèque0.0
Bibiothèque communale0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque d'Audruicq0.0
Bibliothèque et Ludothèque Delphine Levisse0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque pour tous0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire0.0
La Médiathèque du centre-ville de Calais0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque de Gravelines0.0
Médiathèque de Lumbres0.0
Médiathèque François Mitterrand0.0
Médiathèque l'Octogone0.0
Médiathèque La Rose des Vents0.0
Médiathèque Simone Veil0.0
Public library0.0

Farmers Markets in Balinghem

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché au poisson
Marché de Calais Nord
place Crèvecœur
Place d'Audruicq

Breweries in Balinghem

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie du Funquet

Stadiums & Teams in Balinghem

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Balinghem

16 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Abbeville-Buigny Baie de Somme AirfieldMedium Airport
Calais Marck AirportCQFMedium Airport
Koksijde Air BaseMedium Airport
Le Touquet-Côte d'Opale AirportLTQMedium Airport
Merville-Calonne AirportHZBMedium Airport
Berck-sur-Mer AirfieldSmall Airport
Boulogne-sur-Mer - Alprech AerodromeSmall Airport
Chalksole Green AirstripSmall Airport
Channel Gliding ClubSmall Airport
Dunkerque-Les Moëres AirfieldSmall Airport
Frévent ULMSmall Airport
Inglenook Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Ripple AirstripSmall Airport
Saint-Inglevert AerodromeSmall Airport
Saint-Omer Wizernes AirfieldSmall Airport
Verchocq AirparkSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Balinghem

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Notre-Dame de la Nativité
Église Saint-Martin

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 Balinghem

What is the population of Balinghem?

Balinghem has a population of 838 residents and is located in France. The population density is 161 people per square mile, spread across 5.2 square miles.

Is Balinghem expensive to live in?

The median household income is $24,278, 68% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $109,200 (61% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $546 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Balinghem?

Balinghem has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 44°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 236 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 40.3 inches, with 3.7 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Balinghem?

The unemployment rate in Balinghem is 6.8%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. There are 50 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Balinghem?

The median home value in Balinghem is $109,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $546.

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