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Berck-Plage, France

Hauts-de-France · France

Berck-Plage is a small city in Hauts-de-France, France with a population of 15,675. Elevation: 33 ft (10 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
15,675 Population 3,110/sq mi density
33 ft Elevation 10 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
25.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$22,442 Median Income
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.6 / 5.0
$22,442 median income, 16.7% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$135,200 home value, $676/mo rent

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About Berck-Plage

Berck-Plage

The Berck-Plage - Paris-Plage line constituted a narrow-gauge local railway that connected two coastal resorts on the Opal Coast of the English Channel in France. This line served the administrative Pas-de-Calais department and was operational from the early 20th century. The route opened in stages between 1909 and 1912 and operated until it ceased in 1929.

People

Population15,675
Density3,110/mi²

Economy

D
Median Income$22,442
Unemployment16.7%
Poverty19.0%

Housing

B
Home Value$135,200
Rent$676
Housing Units6,270
Rent Burden28.8%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain25.4 in/yr
Sunny Days290/yr
Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Population15,675
Population Density3,110 / sq mi
Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Coordinates50.4070°, 1.5645°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceHauts-de-France
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation25.4 inches (644 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$22,442

About Berck-Plage

Berck-Plage is a small city in France (Hauts-de-France) with a population of 15,675. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet (10 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Berck-Plage is $22,442, which is 70% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 16.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 19.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 940 business establishments.

Income: Berck-Plage vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$22,442
70% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment16.7%
364% above France avg
Poverty Rate19.0%
53% above France avg
Establishments (County)940

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Berck-Plage is $135,200, 52% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $676 (42% below the national average of $1,163). There are 6,270 total housing units in the city. 28.8% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 6x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$135,200
52% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$676
42% below France avg
Rent Burden28.8%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units6,270

Property Tax

Climate in Berck-Plage

Berck-Plage has an average annual temperature of 11.1°C (52°F). The hottest month is Aug (18.1°C), the coldest is Jan (4.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 892 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 4.2°C / 40°F -3.4° / 11.6° 78.8
Feb 6.1°C / 43°F -2.9° / 14.4° 70.4
Mar 7.2°C / 45°F -1.8° / 17.3° 67.3
Apr 9°C / 48°F -1.6° / 19.7° 44.2
May 12.4°C / 54°F 3.5° / 22.6° 53.0
Jun 16.1°C / 61°F 7.5° / 27.4° 63.5
Jul 17.5°C / 63°F 9.8° / 30.1° 58.5
Aug 18.1°C / 65°F 11° / 28.4° 56.1
Sep 16°C / 61°F 7.2° / 26.6° 79.0
Oct 12.4°C / 54°F 3.7° / 21.4° 112.8
Nov 8.1°C / 47°F 0.3° / 15.8° 111.1
Dec 5.7°C / 42°F -3° / 12.9° 97.4
Berck-Plage experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 64°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 25.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average51.9°F
4% below France avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days290 days/yr

Geography

Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Area5.0 sq mi (13.1 km²)
Population Density3,110/sq mi
Coordinates50.4070°N, 1.5645°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.4"
33% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.23"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.57"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

39 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 85 km
Oct 6, 1999 34 km NNW of Fécamp, France M4.6 100 km
Jan 23, 2007 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M4.1 144 km
Dec 14, 1991 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France M4.0 31 km
Sep 15, 1994 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M3.9 137 km
Jan 27, 1998 27 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.8 28 km
May 22, 2015 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom M3.7 100 km
Sep 23, 2003 41 km WNW of Étretat, France M3.6 149 km
Jan 27, 1992 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France M3.5 30 km
Sep 24, 2003 22 km WNW of Cauville-sur-Mer, France M3.5 145 km
Mar 3, 2009 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom M3.5 83 km
Jun 16, 1998 18 km NNW of Yport, France M3.3 115 km
Feb 13, 1997 26 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.2 28 km
Oct 25, 1998 6 km NNE of Montdidier, France M3.2 108 km
Jun 1, 2005 3 km N of Grandvilliers, France M3.1 83 km
May 4, 1990 0 km NE of Coquelles, France M3.1 62 km
Jul 2, 2001 3 km NNE of Oostduinkerke, Belgium M3.1 114 km
Feb 27, 2005 1 km NW of Libercourt, France M3.1 102 km
Aug 26, 2002 40 km NNW of Étretat, France M3.0 119 km
Nov 25, 1998 26 km N of Grand-Fort-Philippe, France M3.0 99 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 69 km
1911 FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND Meteorological 0.9 m 80 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.3 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 1.8 in
March 45°F (7°C) 1.7 in
April 49°F (9°C) 1.6 in Driest
May 56°F (13°C) 1.7 in
June 60°F (16°C) 1.8 in
July 64°F (18°C) 1.7 in
August 65°F (18°C) 1.9 in Warmest
September 60°F (16°C) 2.4 in
October 54°F (12°C) 2.7 in
November 46°F (8°C) 3.2 in Wettest
December 42°F (6°C) 2.6 in

Berck-Plage has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 41°F in January to 65°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 25.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.2") and April the driest (1.6").

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Schools in Berck-Plage

12 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Collège privé Notre-Dame
École primaire privée Notre-Dame
Collège Jean Moulin
École maternelle La Petite Sirène
École primaire privée Saint-Joseph-Saint-Dominique Savio
École maternelle Le Chat Botté
École élémentaire Jacques Prévert
École primaire Brel-Perrault
Ensemble scolaire Notre-Dame - Saint-Joseph
Collège Jean Moulin
Lycée polyvalent Jan Lavezzari
Établissement régional d'enseignement adapté Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
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Radio Stations near Berck-Plage

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio RWL pop MP3 320 kbps
DR - P2 Klassisk MP3 128 kbps
Radio Broadstairs (GB) MP3 128 kbps
Delta FM Saint-Omer MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Berck-Plage

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Chantier de Construction Navale Traditionelle
La maison du patrimoine
Maison de la Baie de Somme et de l'Oiseau
Maréis Centre De La Pêche Artisanale
Musée de Berck-sur-Mer
Musée de la Marine
Musée des Frères Caudron
Musée du Touquet
Musée Picarvie
Musée Quentovic
Porte de Nevers

Libraries in Berck-Plage

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque de Nesles0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Wailly-Beaucamp0.0
Espace Culturel Municipal0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathéque0.0
Médiathèque de Berck0.0
Médiathèque de Boismont0.0

Farmers Markets in Berck-Plage

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halle Marchande
Le Marché couvert
Les Halles du Marché
Marché Couvert
Marché d'Étaples
Marché de saison
Marché de saison
Marché de Stella

Hotels in Berck-Plage

5 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Au Gré du Vent
Hôtel Régina & Spa
Hôtel Restaurant l'Impératrice
Hôtel Terrasse
Neptune

Cafes in Berck-Plage

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Latte Coffee
Le Petit Duc'
Le Welcome

Cinemas in Berck-Plage

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cinos

Veterinaries in Berck-Plage

2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cabinet vétérinaire de la Côte d'Opale
Clinique vétérinaire

Bus Stations in Berck-Plage

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FR #1092851287

Gas Stations in Berck-Plage

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Carrefour

Banks in Berck-Plage

7 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banque Populaire
BNP Paribas
Caisse d'Épargne
Crédit Agricole
Crédit Mutuel
LCL
SG

Gyms in Berck-Plage

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Basic-Fit

Golf Courses in Berck-Plage

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Golf de Berck

Stadiums & Teams in Berck-Plage

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Berck-Plage

23 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Abbeville-Buigny Baie de Somme AirfieldMedium Airport
Calais Marck AirportCQFMedium Airport
Le Touquet-Côte d'Opale AirportLTQMedium Airport
Lydd London Ashford AirportLYXMedium Airport
Berck-sur-Mer AirfieldSmall Airport
Bonnington AirstripSmall Airport
Boulogne-sur-Mer - Alprech AerodromeSmall Airport
Chalksole Green AirstripSmall Airport
Dieppe-Saint-Aubin AirportDPESmall Airport
Eu Mers-Le Tréport AirfieldSmall Airport
Frévent ULMSmall Airport
Hamilton Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Harringe Court AirfieldSmall Airport
Lammerville AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Mont Dolé AirfieldSmall Airport
Lœuilly AirfieldSmall Airport
Meadow Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Pent Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Poix de Picardie AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Inglevert AerodromeSmall Airport
Saint-Omer Wizernes AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Thibault AirfieldSmall Airport
Verchocq AirparkSmall Airport

Post Offices in Berck-Plage

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Berck Sur Mer Principal

Churches & Religious Organizations in Berck-Plage

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ancien Hôpital Cazin-Perrochaud
Cultes
Église Notre-Dame des Sables
Le temple

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 Berck-Plage

What is the population of Berck-Plage?

Berck-Plage has a population of 15,675 residents and is located in France. The population density is 3,110 people per square mile, spread across 5.0 square miles.

Is Berck-Plage expensive to live in?

The median household income is $22,442, 70% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $135,200 (52% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $676 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Berck-Plage?

Berck-Plage has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 290 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.4 inches.

How is the job market in Berck-Plage?

The job market in Berck-Plage faces challenges, with unemployment at 16.7% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 940 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Berck-Plage?

The median home value in Berck-Plage is $135,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $676.

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