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Bastia, France

Corsica · France

Bastia is a mid-size city in Corsica, France with a population of 41,001. Elevation: 3 ft (1 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
41,001 Population 5,481/sq mi density
3 ft Elevation 1 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
35.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$22,172 Median Income
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.4 / 5.0
$22,172 median income, 11.2% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.9 / 5.0
$147,400 home value, $737/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population41,001
Density5,481/mi²

Economy

F
Median Income$22,172
Unemployment11.2%
Poverty23.0%

Housing

C+
Home Value$147,400
Rent$737
Housing Units16,400
Rent Burden29.6%

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (14°C)
Rain35.3 in/yr
Sunny Days272/yr
Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Population41,001
Population Density5,481 / sq mi
Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Coordinates42.7022°, 9.4512°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceCorsica
Average Temperature58°F (14°C)
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation35.3 inches (897 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$22,172

About Bastia

Bastia is a mid-size city in France (Corsica) with a population of 41,001. The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet (1 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 47°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Bastia is $22,172, which is 70% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 11.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 23.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 2,460 business establishments.

Income: Bastia vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$22,172
70% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment11.2%
211% above France avg
Poverty Rate23.0%
85% above France avg
Establishments (County)2,460

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Bastia is $147,400, 48% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $737 (37% below the national average of $1,163). There are 16,400 total housing units in the city. 29.6% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.6x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$147,400
48% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$737
37% below France avg
Rent Burden29.6%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units16,400

Property Tax

Climate in Bastia

Bastia has an average annual temperature of 16.3°C (61°F). The hottest month is Aug (24.8°C), the coldest is Feb (9.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 821 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 9.5°C / 49°F 5.3° / 13.7° 70.8
Feb 9.4°C / 49°F 5° / 13.9° 60.5
Mar 11.2°C / 52°F 6.7° / 15.8° 63.7
Apr 13.6°C / 56°F 9° / 18.3° 74.6
May 17.5°C / 64°F 12.6° / 22.4° 53.6
Jun 21.4°C / 71°F 16.4° / 26.3° 39.1
Jul 24.4°C / 76°F 19.4° / 29.4° 14.3
Aug 24.8°C / 77°F 19.8° / 29.8° 20.0
Sep 21.3°C / 70°F 16.6° / 26° 74.4
Oct 17.7°C / 64°F 13.4° / 22° 124.8
Nov 13.6°C / 56°F 9.5° / 17.7° 139.2
Dec 10.6°C / 51°F 6.4° / 14.8° 85.6
Bastia enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 272 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 35.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average57.9°F
7% above France avg
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days272 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Area7.5 sq mi (19.4 km²)
Population Density5,481/sq mi
Coordinates42.7022°N, 9.4512°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.3"
7% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 5.04"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.67"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

198 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M4.3 on Feb 6, 2022.

Mar 14, 2001 34 km SSE of San Lorenzo al Mare, Italy M4.6 144 km
Feb 24, 1997 36 km SE of Cervo, Italy M4.5 138 km
Feb 6, 2022 6 km W of Migliarino, Italy M4.3 135 km
May 1, 2018 3 km SSW of Radicondoli, Italy M4.1 142 km
Apr 9, 1995 30 km WNW of Capraia Isola, Italy M4.1 51 km
Jun 30, 2003 6 km WSW of Marina di Pisa, Italy M4.1 121 km
Apr 17, 2006 6 km W of Marina di Pisa-Tirrenia-Calambrone, Italy M4.0 119 km
May 20, 1998 2 km ENE of Suvereto, Italy M4.0 110 km
Nov 17, 1993 21 km SSW of Castiglione della Pescaia, Italy M4.0 106 km
Feb 26, 1997 36 km SE of Cervo, Italy M3.9 137 km
Aug 6, 1993 4 km ESE of Pomarance, Italy M3.9 137 km
Feb 26, 1997 37 km SE of Cervo, Italy M3.8 136 km
May 17, 2005 3 km W of Marina di Pisa-Tirrenia-Calambrone, Italy M3.8 121 km
Jun 22, 1998 4 km SW of Marina di Pisa, Italy M3.7 122 km
Mar 21, 1994 8 km NE of Monteverdi Marittimo, Italy M3.7 124 km
Feb 26, 1997 41 km SE of Cervo, Italy M3.7 132 km
Jul 23, 1992 35 km S of Portovenere, Italy M3.6 118 km
Feb 3, 1998 39 km SE of Marina di Andora, Italy M3.6 135 km
Mar 20, 1993 4 km SSE of Pomarance, Italy M3.6 132 km
Jul 23, 1992 39 km S of Portovenere, Italy M3.6 114 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1846 LIVORNO Earthquake - 56 121 km
1846 TUSCANY Earthquake - - 123 km
1742 LIVORNO Earthquake - - 108 km
1646 LIVORNO Earthquake - - 118 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 47°F (8°C) 3.5 in
February 46°F (8°C) 3.3 in Coldest
March 49°F (9°C) 3.2 in
April 53°F (12°C) 3.0 in
May 60°F (16°C) 2.1 in
June 66°F (19°C) 1.7 in
July 72°F (22°C) 0.7 in Driest
August 73°F (23°C) 1.3 in Warmest
September 67°F (19°C) 3.2 in
October 61°F (16°C) 5.0 in Wettest
November 53°F (12°C) 4.6 in
December 48°F (9°C) 3.9 in

Bastia has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 46°F in February to 73°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 35.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.0") and July the driest (0.7").

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Schools in Bastia

26 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire Gaudin - - - -
École spécialisée du Chiostru La Citadelle - - - -
École primaire Kallisté - - - -
Collège privé Saint-Joseph - - - -
École primaire Campanari - - - -
Lycée d'enseignement général et technologique Giocante de Casabianca - - - -
Lycée maritime Jacques-Faggianelli - - - -
École primaire de Cardo - - - -
École primaire Modeste Venturi - - - -
École maternelle Joseph Calloni - - - -
École primaire Jean Toussaint Desanti - - - -
École maternelle Jean Toussaint Desanti - - - -
Collège Simon Vinciguerra - - - -
Lycée général privé Jeanne-d'Arc - - - -
Collège Giraud - - - -
École primaire privée Jeanne d'Arc - - - -
École Charles Andrei - - - -
École Joseph Calloni - - - -
Groupe scolaire Georges Charpak - - - -
École primaire Pierre-Toussaint Braccini - - - -
Lycée professionnel Jean Nicoli - - - -
École maternelle Scola Corsa di Bastia - - - -
École maternelle Georges Charpack Bastia - - - -
Section d'enseignement général et professionnel adapté du collège Giraud - - - -
Section d'enseignement général et professionnel adapté du collège Saint-Joseph - - - -
Collège privé Jeanne d'Arc - - - -
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Radio Stations near Bastia

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
France Bleu RCFM - MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Bastia

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa di è Scenze
Écomusée du Fortin
Les Cédrats Du Cap Corse
Musée
Musée archéologique de Mariana
Musée d'art sacré d'Oletta
Musée d'ethnographie de Bastia
Museum Dian'arte

Libraries in Bastia

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale de Bastia0.0
CDI0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Barberine Duriani0.0
Médiathèque relais de Borgo0.0

Farmers Markets in Bastia

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Place du Marché

Hotels in Bastia

13 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

A Storia
Adonis Hotel Le Bastia
BABBU Hôtel
Best Western Montecristo-Bastia
Hôtel Bonaparte
Hôtel Central Bastia
Hôtel des Gouverneurs
Hôtel Napoléon
Hôtel Port Toga
Le Palais
Posta Vecchia
Sud Hotel
Univers

Cafes in Bastia

26 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Aux delices de miot
Boulangerie Patisserie Kaa
Café Albert 1er
Café Au Palais Des Glaces
Café de la Place
Café des Gourmets
Café des Palmiers
Café du Lycée
Café Napoléon
Carlotti
Columbus Café & Co
Ghisoni’s Coffee House
Idéal
Kürtos Factory
L'Impasse
L'Odéon
La Terrasse
Le café du centre
Le Moka
Le Saint François
Le Saint-Antoine
Les Intimes
Little Rock Cafe
Roma Café
ROYAL BAR
Snack Crépes chez Jean

Cinemas in Bastia

2 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Le Régent
Le Studio

Theatres in Bastia

4 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Le Petit Theatre de l'Opera
Teatru Sant’Anghjuli
Théâtre de plein air
Théâtre Municipal

Castles in Bastia

3 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Palais de Justice
Palais des Gouverneurs
Villa Lota

Clinics in Bastia

3 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Clinique Chirurgicale Docteur Maymard
Clinique du Docteur Ch Zuccarelli
Clinique Filippi

Veterinaries in Bastia

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cyrnevet

Train Stations in Bastia

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bastia

Bus Stations in Bastia

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gare Routiere Bastia

Gas Stations in Bastia

10 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Eni
FR #122470188
FR #7178767081
Station Esso Arinella
Station Esso du Prado
Station Vito
Station Vito Fangu
Vito
Vito
Vito

Banks in Bastia

15 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banque Populaire
BNP Paribas
Caisse d'Épargne
Caisse d'Épargne
Crédit Agricole
Crédit Agricole
Crédit Agricole
Crédit Municipal
Crédit Mutuel
La Banque Postale
LCL
LCL
SG
Société Générale
Société Générale

Gyms in Bastia

2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Aero Gym'K
Mantinum

Breweries in Bastia

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Le Parking
Ribella

Stadiums & Teams in Bastia

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Bastia

4 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Val d'Ese 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ghisoni 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Vergio 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Station d'Asco-Stagnu 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Bastia

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bastia-Poretta International airportBIALarge Airport
Calvi Sainte Catherine AirportCLYMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Corte-Small Airport
Aérodrome de Ghisonaccia - Alzitone-Small Airport
Aghione Casone Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Aléria Padulone Airfield-Small Airport
domaine Aliso Rossi Airfield-Small Airport
Tallone Airfield-Small Airport
Vaitella Galeria-Small Airport

Post Offices in Bastia

5 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
La Poste
La Poste
La Poste
La Poste
La Poste

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bastia

18 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Beth Mair Sinagogue
Centre paroissial Notre-Dame des Victoires
Chapelle de l'Annonciade
Chapelle Notre-Dame de Monserato
Chapelle Saint Pancrace
Chapelle Santa-Maria
Église de la Conception
Église Saint-Antoine
Église Saint-Charles
Église Saint-Étienne
Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste
Église Saint-Joseph
Église Saint-Paul
Église Saint-Roch
Église Sainte-Croix
Église Sainte-Félicité Sainte-Lucie
Notre-Dame de Lourdes
Pro-cathédrale Sainte-Marie de Bastia

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 Bastia

What is the population of Bastia?

Bastia has a population of 41,001 residents and is located in France. The population density is 5,481 people per square mile, spread across 7.5 square miles.

Is Bastia expensive to live in?

The median household income is $22,172, 70% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $147,400 (48% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $737 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Bastia?

Bastia enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 47°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 272 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 35.3 inches.

How is the job market in Bastia?

The job market in Bastia faces challenges, with unemployment at 11.2% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 2,460 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Bastia?

The median home value in Bastia is $147,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $737.

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