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Berre-l'Étang, France

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · France

Berre-l'Étang is a small city in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France with a population of 14,062. Elevation: 10 ft (3 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

2.1 /5.0
C Fair
14,062 Population 835/sq mi density
10 ft Elevation 3 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
24.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$22,000 Median Income
C
Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.6 / 5.0
$22,000 median income, 15.7% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.6 / 5.0
$156,600 home value, $783/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population14,062
Density835/mi²

Economy

D
Median Income$22,000
Unemployment15.7%
Poverty19.0%

Housing

C+
Home Value$156,600
Rent$783
Housing Units5,625
Rent Burden28.8%

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain24.6 in/yr
Sunny Days291/yr
Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Population14,062
Population Density835 / sq mi
Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Coordinates43.4781°, 5.1704°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceProvence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation24.6 inches (625 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$22,000

About Berre-l'Étang

Berre-l'Étang is a small city in France (Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur) with a population of 14,062. The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet (3 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 45°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Berre-l'Étang is $22,000, which is 71% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 15.7% (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 844 business establishments.

Income: Berre-l'Étang vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$22,000
71% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment15.7%
336% above France avg
Poverty Rate19.0%
53% above France avg
Establishments (County)844

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Berre-l'Étang is $156,600, 44% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $783 (33% below the national average of $1,163). There are 5,625 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 7.1x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$156,600
44% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$783
33% below France avg
Rent Burden28.8%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units5,625

Property Tax

Climate in Berre-l'Étang

Berre-l'Étang has an average annual temperature of 15.9°C (61°F). The hottest month is Jul (25.2°C), the coldest is Jan (7.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 530 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 7.7°C / 46°F 3.6° / 11.8° 46.9
Feb 8.2°C / 47°F 3.7° / 12.8° 29.8
Mar 11.4°C / 53°F 6.5° / 16.4° 29.4
Apr 14.4°C / 58°F 9.4° / 19.3° 51.3
May 18.4°C / 65°F 13.3° / 23.5° 37.7
Jun 22.5°C / 73°F 17.2° / 27.8° 27.9
Jul 25.2°C / 77°F 19.7° / 30.7° 10.7
Aug 24.9°C / 77°F 19.4° / 30.4° 25.9
Sep 20.9°C / 70°F 15.9° / 25.9° 82.0
Oct 17°C / 63°F 12.6° / 21.3° 72.2
Nov 11.7°C / 53°F 7.7° / 15.7° 75.7
Dec 8.4°C / 47°F 4.4° / 12.4° 40.8
Berre-l'Étang enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 291 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 24.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average58.5°F
8% above France avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days291 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Area16.9 sq mi (43.6 km²)
Population Density835/sq mi
Coordinates43.4781°N, 5.1704°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.6"
35% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.78"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.67"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

450 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 3, 2011.

Oct 31, 1997 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M4.8 137 km
Aug 3, 2011 4 km ESE of Barjac, France M4.3 110 km
Oct 3, 1997 7 km S of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M3.8 132 km
Nov 6, 1997 13 km WNW of Barcelonnette, France M3.7 149 km
Jan 1, 1993 7 km NE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France M3.6 54 km
Nov 24, 1994 9 km WNW of Castellane, France M3.6 108 km
Oct 30, 1998 2 km ESE of Simiane-Collongue, France M3.6 24 km
Oct 31, 1997 14 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M3.6 138 km
Jun 27, 1994 11 km NE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M3.4 147 km
Apr 19, 1990 14 km ESE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M3.4 141 km
Jan 28, 1992 19 km SSW of Sausset-les-Pins, France M3.4 37 km
Aug 22, 2000 9 km WSW of Castellane, France M3.4 106 km
Sep 11, 1998 1 km NE of Plan-de-Cuques, France M3.4 28 km
Jun 19, 1991 2 km NNE of Pourrières, France M3.3 47 km
Mar 5, 1997 2 km ESE of Simiane-Collongue, France M3.3 25 km
Nov 9, 1990 12 km ESE of Riez, France M3.3 90 km
Jan 27, 2005 68 km SSW of Six-Fours-les-Plages, France M3.3 113 km
May 27, 1998 3 km S of Simiane-Collongue, France M3.3 23 km
May 22, 1992 7 km SE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France M3.3 55 km
Jan 14, 1998 1 km E of Simiane-Collongue, France M3.3 23 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2004 MARSEILLES Meteorological — — 26 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 2.3 in Coldest
February 46°F (8°C) 1.8 in
March 51°F (10°C) 1.9 in
April 55°F (13°C) 2.4 in
May 63°F (17°C) 2.0 in
June 69°F (21°C) 1.3 in
July 75°F (24°C) 0.7 in Warmest, Driest
August 74°F (23°C) 1.5 in
September 68°F (20°C) 2.6 in
October 60°F (16°C) 3.8 in Wettest
November 51°F (11°C) 2.2 in
December 46°F (8°C) 2.2 in

Berre-l'Étang has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 45°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.8") and July the driest (0.7").

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Schools in Berre-l'Étang

13 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École maternelle Paul Langevin — — — —
Collège Fernand Léger — — — —
École maternelle Danielle Casanova — — — —
École élémentaire Frédéric Mistral — — — —
École primaire privée Notre-Dame de Caderot — — — —
École maternelle Irène Joliot-Curie — — — —
École maternelle Georges Dezarnaud — — — —
École élémentaire Vaillant-Couturier — — — —
École élémentaire Georges Dezarnaud — — — —
École élémentaire Paul Langevin — — — —
École élémentaire Émile Zola — — — —
École maternelle Pablo Picasso — — — —
École élémentaire Pablo Picasso — — — —
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Radio Stations near Berre-l'Étang

14 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
SOUL RADIO Classics (US) classic soul, soul AAC+ 192 kbps
Radio Service — MP3 320 kbps
France Bleu Provence france, provence MP3 128 kbps
Aïoli Radio ambient, autres OGG
Radio grenouille — MP3 256 kbps
SOUL RADIO Classics classic soul, soul AAC+ 192 kbps
Radio Nunc field recording MP3 96 kbps
Soleil FM — MP3 192 kbps
Radio sisko fm news MP3
Maritima Radio — MP3 128 kbps
TIKKA Radio music OGG
Hello Provence local radio MP3 128 kbps
Friendly Radio — MP3 128 kbps
RTS Avignon — MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Berre-l'Étang

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Castrum vetus
Cellule 516
Centre de conservation et de ressources du Mucem
Conservatoire du Patrimoine Médical de Marseille
Espace Cinéma Prosper Gnidzaz
Exposition sur la réparation navale
Frac Sud - Cité de l'art contemporain
Galerie Dos Mares
Grotte Cosquer
Le Musée du Savon
Maison de la Chasse et de la Nature
Maison de Nostradamus
Maison des îles et du littoral
Marseille History Museum
Mémorial de La Marseillaise
Mémorial des déportations
Musée Cantini
Musée d'art contemporain de Marseille
Musée d'histoire de Martigues
musée d’Histoire, d’Art et de Traditions populaires
Musée de l'Aviation
Musée de l'Empéri
Musée de l'illusion
Musée de la Moto
Musée de Notre-Dame de la Garde
Musée de Salon et de la Crau
Musée des Amis du Vieux Lambesc
Musée des Amis du Vieux Saint-Chamas. Musée Municipal Paul Lafran.
Musée des arts décoratifs, de la faïence et de la mode
Musée des Beaux-Arts
Musée des Docks romains
Musée du Calisson
Musée du savon de Marseille
Musée du Savon de Marseille
Musée Edgar Mélik
Musée Grobet-Labadié
Musée Raimu
Musée Regards de Provence
Musée Subaquatique de Marseille
Musée Suffren et du Vieux Saint-Cannat
Musée Ziem
Muséum d'Histoire Naturelle
Museum of African, Native American and Oceanian Arts
Museum of Civilizations of Europe and the Mediterranean
Museum of Mediterranean Archaeology
Observatoire de Marseille - Planétarium
Observatoire du Parc Marin de la Côte Bleue
Petit Musée de Carro
Préau des Accoules
Savonnerie Marius Fabre
Site-Mémorial du Camp des Milles
Tour Musée
Tour Panorama

Libraries in Berre-l'Étang

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Archives et bibliothèque départementales Gaston Defferre0.0
Bibliothèque Charles Rostaing0.0
Bibliothèque de Canto Perdrix0.0
Bibliothèque de l'Alcazar0.0
Bibliothèque de Lambesc0.0
Bibliothèque des Deux Ormes0.0
Bibliothèque du Centre international de poésie0.0
Bibliothèque du Merlan0.0
Bibliothèque du Musée d'Histoire de Marseille0.0
Bibliothèque du village0.0
Bibliothèque Li Campaneto0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Bonneveine0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Castellane0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Saint-André0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Ventabren0.0
Bibliothèque municipale des Cinq Avenues0.0
Bibliothèque municipale du Panier0.0
Bibliothèque O.C.B0.0
Bibliothèque Saint-Raphael0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire Bernard du Bois0.0
Bibliothèque Universitaire Canebière0.0
Bibliothèque Universitaire de Médecine0.0
Bibliothèque Universitaire de Pharmacie0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire de Saint-Jérôme0.0
CDI0.0
Centre de documentation en Sciences Sociales0.0
Centre International de Recherches sur l'Anarchisme0.0
Centre Régional de Formation aux Carrières des Bibliothèques0.0
DATA médiathèque - fanzinothèque0.0
Espace lecture du Plan d'Aou0.0
Grande librairie internationale de Marseille0.0
Le Kiosque0.0
Le préaus livres0.0
Médiathèqhe Boris Vian0.0
Médiathèque - Mallemort l'heure de vacances0.0
Médiathèque Aureille0.0
Médiathèque de Bonneveine (DVD/CD)0.0
Médiathèque Edmonde Charles-Roux Defferre0.0
Médiathèque Entressen Ouest-Provence0.0
Médiathèque Intercommunale0.0
Médiathèque intercommunale Ouest Provence0.0
Médiathèque Jean d'Ormesson0.0
Médiathèque Jòrgi Reboul0.0
Médiathèque La Passerelle0.0
Médiathèque Les Quatre Tours0.0
Médiathèque Louis Aragon0.0
Médiathèque Pierre Bottéro0.0
Médiathèque Salim-Hatubou0.0
Mémoire des sexualités0.0
Mille Bâbords0.0
OCB0.0
Office central des bibliothèques0.0
Pôle culturel Jean-Claude Izzo0.0
Pôle Info Musique0.0

Farmers Markets in Berre-l'Étang

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Grand Marché de Jonquières
Le Marché du Soleil
Les Pt'ites Halles
Marché aux fleurs
Marché aux fleurs
Marché aux poissons
Marché aux Poissons
Marché aux Poissons
Marché aux Puces
Marché Chave
Marché Chave
Marché couvert
Marché d'Intérêt National des Arnavaux
Marché de Carro
Marché de Castellane (Prado côté impair)
Marché de Castellane (Prado côté pair)
Marché de Ferrières
Marché de La Couronne
Marché de la Plaine
Marché de la Plaine
Marché de la Pointe Rouge
Marché de la Pointe Rouge
Marché de Saint Julien
Marché de Saint-Antoine
Marché de Saint-Antoine
Marché de Saint-Henri
Marché de Saint-Henri
Marché de Sainte-Marthe
Marché de Sainte-Marthe
Marché des Bouquinistes
Marché des Bouquinistes
Marché des Capucins
Marché des Emmaus
Marché des Emmaus
Marché des producteurs
Marché des Producteurs
Marché Des Producteurs Locaux
Marché du jeudi matin
Marché du Rocher Mistral
Marché Du Samedi Matin
Marché du samedi matin
Marché Joseph Etienne
Marché Joseph Etienne
Marché paysan
Marché paysan
Marché paysan du jeudi soir
Marché Pol Lapeyre
Marché Pol Lapeyre
Marché Sébastopol
Marché Sébastopol
Marché Square Stalingrad
Marché Square Stalingrad
Place de l'Amitié
Place Eugène Tricon
Place Jean Jaurès
Place Saint-Jacques
Sunday Mega Car Boot Sale Marseille
Sunday Mega Car Boot Sale Marseille

Hotels in Berre-l'Étang

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Chez Babette

Cafes in Berre-l'Étang

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café Mirabeau

Gas Stations in Berre-l'Étang

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Carrefour Market Berre l'Étang
Le nouveau relais de Berre

Banks in Berre-l'Étang

5 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Caisse d'Épargne
Crédit Agricole
Crédit Mutuel
LCL
SG

Breweries in Berre-l'Étang

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Au Bord de l'Eau
Au Bord de l'Eau
Au Bureau
Au petit Bonheur
Bistrot Romain
Braserie Boh'M
Brass.Art’
Brasserie des Milles
Comptoir Longchamp
Comptoir Longchamp
Courtepaille
Kataclysm
L'Actuel
L'Actuel
L'Hacienda
La Petite aixoise
La Route des Bières
Le Crillon
Le Français
Le Français
Le Gambetta
Le Gambetta
Zoumaï
Zoumaï

Stadiums & Teams in Berre-l'Étang

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Berre-l'Étang

27 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Marseille Provence AirportMRSLarge Airport
Avignon Caumont airportAVNMedium Airport
Istres-Le Tubé Air Base—Medium Airport
Le Castellet AirportCTTMedium Airport
Orange-Caritat (BA 115) Air Base—Medium Airport
Salon-de-Provence (BA 701) Air Base—Medium Airport
Aérodrome d'Eyguières—Small Airport
Aix Les Milles airport—Small Airport
Aix-en-Provence Paramotor Field—Small Airport
Altisurface de Banon—Small Airport
Avignon-Pujaut Airfield—Small Airport
Berre-la-Fare Airfield—Small Airport
Brue Auriac St Estève Airfield—Small Airport
Coustellet Airfield—Small Airport
Cruis Mas des Grailles Airfield—Small Airport
Edgar Soumille Airfield—Small Airport
Jouques Bèdes Airfield—Small Airport
La Limate Airfield—Small Airport
Le Mazet De Romanin Airfield—Small Airport
Oraison Airfield—Small Airport
Plan-de-Dieu-Orange Airfield—Small Airport
Pourrières Airfield—Small Airport
Remoulins Private Airfield—Small Airport
Saint Victor Airfield—Small Airport
Saint-Martin-de-Castillon Airfield—Small Airport
Saint-Suffren Private Ultralight Airfield—Small Airport
Vinon Airfield—Small Airport

Post Offices in Berre-l'Étang

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Berre-l'Étang

Treatment Centers in Berre-l'Étang

19 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
ASUD Mars Say Yeah
Cap Clinic
Centre Arthrosport
Centre de Sante Dentaire Mutualite Française
Centre Médical Carre
Centre Monticelli Paradis
Clinique La Phocéanne Sud
Clinique Saint-Martin Sud
CSAPA Bus 31/32
IMMS
Institut de Chirurgie Orthopedique et Sportive
Institut Méditerranéen Oeil et Paupière
Institut Universitaire de Réadaptation Valmante Sud
IPC2
IPC3
Médecins du monde
Medsoins
Saint-Martin Sport
Ultramed

Churches & Religious Organizations in Berre-l'Étang

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Paroissiale Saint-Césaire
Église Réformée Évangélique
Notre-Dame de Caderot

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 Berre-l'Étang

What is the population of Berre-l'Étang?

Berre-l'Étang has a population of 14,062 residents and is located in France. The population density is 835 people per square mile, spread across 16.9 square miles.

Is Berre-l'Étang expensive to live in?

The median household income is $22,000, 71% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $156,600 (44% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $783 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.1x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Berre-l'Étang?

Berre-l'Étang enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 45°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 291 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 24.6 inches.

How is the job market in Berre-l'Étang?

The job market in Berre-l'Étang faces challenges, with unemployment at 15.7% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 844 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Berre-l'Étang?

The median home value in Berre-l'Étang is $156,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $783.

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