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Bandol, France

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · France

Bandol is a small city in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France with a population of 8,546. Elevation: 157 ft (48 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
8,546 Population 2,574/sq mi density
157 ft Elevation 48 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
25.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$28,307 Median Income
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Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$28,307 median income, 11.7% unemployment
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Affordability
2.8 / 5.0
$196,200 home value, $981/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population8,546
Density2,574/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$28,307
Unemployment11.7%
Poverty12.0%

Housing

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Home Value$196,200
Rent$981
Housing Units3,418
Rent Burden27.4%

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain25.1 in/yr
Sunny Days290/yr
Elevation157 ft (48 m)
Population8,546
Population Density2,574 / sq mi
Elevation157 ft (48 m)
Coordinates43.1425°, 5.7472°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceProvence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation25.1 inches (638 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$28,307

About Bandol

Bandol is a small city in France (Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur) with a population of 8,546. The city sits at an elevation of 157 feet (48 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 48°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Bandol is $28,307, which is 62% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 11.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 12.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 513 business establishments.

Income: Bandol vs France

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$28,307
62% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment11.7%
225% above France avg
Poverty Rate12.0%
3% below France avg
Establishments (County)513

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Bandol is $196,200, 30% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $981 (16% below the national average of $1,163). There are 3,418 total housing units in the city. 27.4% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.9x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$196,200
30% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$981
16% below France avg
Rent Burden27.4%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units3,418

Property Tax

Climate in Bandol

Bandol has an average annual temperature of 15.9°C (61°F). The hottest month is Aug (24.1°C), the coldest is Feb (9.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 639 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 9.2°C / 49°F 6.6° / 11.8° 67.4
Feb 9.1°C / 48°F 6.1° / 12.1° 46.1
Mar 11.6°C / 53°F 8.2° / 14.9° 42.1
Apr 13.8°C / 57°F 10.2° / 17.3° 55.8
May 17.4°C / 63°F 13.7° / 21.1° 39.6
Jun 21.3°C / 70°F 17.3° / 25.3° 25.1
Jul 23.8°C / 75°F 19.7° / 28° 5.8
Aug 24.1°C / 75°F 20° / 28.2° 9.7
Sep 20.4°C / 69°F 16.7° / 24.1° 77.0
Oct 16.9°C / 62°F 13.9° / 19.9° 103.5
Nov 12.6°C / 55°F 10° / 15.2° 98.1
Dec 10°C / 50°F 7.4° / 12.6° 68.9
Bandol enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 290 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 25.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 157 feet.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average59.1°F
9% above France avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days290 days/yr

Geography

Elevation157 ft (48 m)
Area3.3 sq mi (8.6 km²)
Population Density2,574/sq mi
Coordinates43.1425°N, 5.7472°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.1"
34% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.09"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

484 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.5 on Mar 20, 2025.

Oct 31, 1997 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M4.8 139 km
Feb 25, 2001 28 km SSE of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France M4.6 143 km
Sep 14, 2024 62 km SE of Ramatuelle, France M4.1 124 km
Apr 24, 1995 14 km SE of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France M4.0 147 km
Oct 3, 1997 7 km S of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M3.8 137 km
Dec 19, 2000 1 km SSE of La Trinité, France M3.7 143 km
Nov 24, 1994 9 km WNW of Castellane, France M3.6 96 km
Nov 1, 1999 1 km N of Villefranche-sur-Mer, France M3.6 142 km
Oct 30, 1998 2 km ESE of Simiane-Collongue, France M3.6 39 km
Oct 31, 1997 14 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M3.6 139 km
Jan 1, 1993 7 km NE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France M3.6 108 km
May 21, 2000 108 km SSE of Le Lavandou, France M3.5 133 km
Apr 18, 1996 12 km SW of Saint-Étienne-de-Tinée, France M3.5 144 km
Jan 28, 1992 19 km SSW of Sausset-les-Pins, France M3.4 57 km
Aug 22, 2000 9 km WSW of Castellane, France M3.4 91 km
Apr 19, 1990 14 km ESE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M3.4 142 km
Sep 11, 1998 1 km NE of Plan-de-Cuques, France M3.4 33 km
May 22, 1992 7 km SE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France M3.3 106 km
May 27, 1998 3 km S of Simiane-Collongue, France M3.3 39 km
Aug 18, 2000 145 km SSW of Six-Fours-les-Plages, France M3.3 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.0 m (33 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1979 FRENCH RIVIERA (LIGURIAN SEA) Meteorological 10.0 m 9 136 km
2004 MARSEILLES Meteorological 35 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 48°F (9°C) 2.1 in
March 51°F (11°C) 1.7 in
April 55°F (13°C) 2.3 in
May 61°F (16°C) 1.7 in
June 68°F (20°C) 1.1 in
July 73°F (23°C) 0.3 in Driest
August 73°F (23°C) 1.1 in Warmest
September 68°F (20°C) 2.2 in
October 61°F (16°C) 4.1 in Wettest
November 53°F (12°C) 2.8 in
December 49°F (10°C) 2.7 in

Bandol has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 48°F in January to 73°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 25.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.1") and July the driest (0.3").

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Schools in Bandol

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Collège Raimu
École maternelle du Bois Maurin
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Radio Stations near Bandol

14 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
RMC FR france, info MP3 128 kbps
SOUL RADIO Classics (US) classic soul, soul AAC+ 192 kbps
Radio Maria France catholic, christian MP3 128 kbps
Radio Service MP3 320 kbps
Maxi France chansons françaises, france MP3 128 kbps
Radio grenouille MP3 256 kbps
SOUL RADIO Classics classic soul, soul AAC+ 192 kbps
Radio Couleur Sud généraliste, provence MP3 320 kbps
Radio Nunc field recording MP3 96 kbps
Radio Top FM MP3
Radio sisko fm news MP3
Maritima Radio MP3 128 kbps
TIKKA Radio music OGG
Hello Provence local radio MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Bandol

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Art gallery
Batterie de Peyras
Centre d'Art Sébastien
Four Banal
Hôtel des arts (Centre méditerranéen d'art)
La cité de l'art santonnier Thèrese Neveu
Laborieux
Le Petit Monde de Marcel Pagnol
Le village des santons en Provence
Maison de la Construction Navale
Maison de la Photographie
Maison du Cygne
Maison du Terroir et du Patrimoine - Communauté de Communes Sud Sainte-Baume
Maison natale de Marcel Pagnol
Mémorial du débarquement en Provence
Musée Balaguier
Musée bibliothèque de la ville de Toulon
Musée d'Art
Musée d'Arts et Traditions populaires
Musée d'Histoire de Toulon et de sa région
Musée d'Histoire de Toulon et de sa Région (Expositions temporaires)
Musée de la Glace
Musée de la Legion etrangère
Musée des arts asiatiques
Musée du jardin des Oliviers
Musée du patrimoine René Verrier
Musée Frédéric Dumas
Musée gallo-romain de Taurœntum
Musée Martin Duby
Musée National de la Marine Toulon
Muséum départemental du Var
Museum of Ricard Advertising Objects
Villa Michel Pacha musée d'art contemporain
Villa Michel Simon
Wines and Spirits Museum

Libraries in Bandol

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Archives municipales de la Seyne-sur-Mer0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque de Arts0.0
Bibliothèque George-Sand0.0
Bibliothèque Louis Guillaume0.0
Bibliothèque Marie-Rose Poggio0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale Villa l'Ariane0.0
Bibliotheque pour tous0.0
Bibliothèque Victor Gelu0.0
CDI0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Albert Camus0.0
Médiathèque Albert-Camus0.0
Médiathèque Chalucet0.0
Médiathèque de Sainte-Musse0.0
Médiathèque du Pont-du-Las0.0
médiathèque du Port Marchand0.0
Médiathèque Jacques Duhamel0.0
Médiathèque La Roseraie0.0
Médiathèque Marcel Pagnol0.0
Médiathèque Municipale0.0
Médiathèque Pablo Neruda0.0
Médiathèque Pierre Caminade0.0
Médiathèque Simone-Veil0.0

Farmers Markets in Bandol

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Cours du Quatre Septembre
Halle des Arcades
Halles Esther Poggio
Marché
Marché Cours Voltaire
Marché des Lones
Marché du cours Lafayette
Marché du cours Lafayette
Marché du Mourillon
Marche du Pont du Las
Marché Paul Lendrin
Picard
Place de L'Escalet
Place Louis Blanc
Provence Market

Hotels in Bandol

13 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bel Ombra
Clairefont
Golf Hôtel
Key Largo
L'île Rousse
La Baie
La Cigale Bleu
Le Delos
Le Frégate Provence
Le Plein Large
Les Galets
Provençal
Villa Florida

Cinemas in Bandol

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Caméra

Theatres in Bandol

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Vincent Scotto Theatre

Zoos in Bandol

1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Zoa Parc

Clinics in Bandol

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Infirmiers Florence Taché et Bastien Braccini

Veterinaries in Bandol

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FR #6316684634

Train Stations in Bandol

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bandol

Gas Stations in Bandol

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FR #145138080
FR #8124068568
Super U

Banks in Bandol

4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BNP Paribas
Caisse d'Épargne
Société Générale
Société Marseillaise de Crédit

Golf Courses in Bandol

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Golf Frégate Provence

Breweries in Bandol

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie d'à côté
Brasserie Neuja
Coté Mer
La Brasserie des congrès
Le miramar
Les deux font la bière

Stadiums & Teams in Bandol

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Bandol

29 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Marseille Provence AirportMRSLarge Airport
Le Castellet AirportCTTMedium Airport
Le Luc-Le Cannet AirfieldMedium Airport
Salon-de-Provence (BA 701) Air BaseMedium Airport
Toulon-Hyères AirportTLNMedium Airport
Aérodrome d'EyguièresSmall Airport
Aix Les Milles airportSmall Airport
Aix-en-Provence Paramotor FieldSmall Airport
Basse Maure AirfieldSmall Airport
Berre-la-Fare AirfieldSmall Airport
Brue Auriac St Estève AirfieldSmall Airport
Col de Lèques AirfieldSmall Airport
Coustellet AirfieldSmall Airport
Cuers-Pierrefeu AirfieldSmall Airport
Flayosc Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Jouques Bèdes AirfieldSmall Airport
La Limate AirfieldSmall Airport
La Môle AirportLTTSmall Airport
La Roquebrussanne AirfieldSmall Airport
Les Queyrons AirfieldSmall Airport
Pampelonne AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Pourrières AirfieldSmall Airport
Puimoisson AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Martin-de-Castillon AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Suffren Private Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Sainte-Croix-du-Verdon AirfieldSmall Airport
Ségriès AirfieldSmall Airport
Thèmes Ultralight Club AirfieldSmall Airport
Vinon AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Bandol

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bandol

Treatment Centers in Bandol

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centre de rééducation

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bandol

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-François-de-Sales

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 Bandol

What is the population of Bandol?

Bandol has a population of 8,546 residents and is located in France. The population density is 2,574 people per square mile, spread across 3.3 square miles.

Is Bandol expensive to live in?

The median household income is $28,307, 62% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $196,200 (30% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $981 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.9x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Bandol?

Bandol enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 48°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 290 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.1 inches.

How is the job market in Bandol?

The job market in Bandol faces challenges, with unemployment at 11.7% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 513 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Bandol?

The median home value in Bandol is $196,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $981.

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