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Béziers, France

Occitanie · France

Béziers is a mid-size city in Occitanie, France with a population of 74,081. Elevation: 217 ft (66 m). Average temperature: 60°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.0 /5.0
C Fair
74,081 Population 2,009/sq mi density
217 ft Elevation 66 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°C
27.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$18,176 Median Income
C
Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.0 / 5.0
$18,176 median income, 21.8% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.9 / 5.0
$120,600 home value, $603/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population74,081
Density2,009/mi²

Economy

F
Median Income$18,176
Unemployment21.8%
Poverty36.0%

Housing

C+
Home Value$120,600
Rent$603
Housing Units29,632
Rent Burden32.2%

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (16°C)
Rain27.4 in/yr
Sunny Days282/yr
Elevation217 ft (66 m)
Population74,081
Population Density2,009 / sq mi
Elevation217 ft (66 m)
Coordinates43.3412°, 3.2140°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceOccitanie
Average Temperature60°F (16°C)
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation27.4 inches (695 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.5 inches (11 cm)
Median Household Income$18,176

About Béziers

Béziers is a mid-size city in France (Occitanie) with a population of 74,081. The city sits at an elevation of 217 feet (66 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 45°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Béziers is $18,176, which is 76% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 21.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 36.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 4,445 business establishments.

Income: Béziers vs France

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$18,176
76% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment21.8%
506% above France avg
Poverty Rate36.0%
190% above France avg
Establishments (County)4,445

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Béziers is $120,600, 57% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $603 (48% below the national average of $1,163). There are 29,632 total housing units in the city. 32.2% 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$120,600
57% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$603
48% below France avg
Rent Burden32.2%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units29,632

Property Tax

Climate in Béziers

Béziers has an average annual temperature of 14.1°C (57°F). The hottest month is Jul (24.2°C), the coldest is Jan (4.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 532 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 4.6°C / 40°F -3.2° / 14.6° 37.9
Feb 7.6°C / 46°F -1.1° / 18.6° 25.3
Mar 9.1°C / 48°F -0.2° / 20° 42.4
Apr 11.5°C / 53°F 0.6° / 23.1° 50.6
May 15.8°C / 61°F 6° / 27.3° 53.5
Jun 20.9°C / 70°F 11.4° / 35.3° 43.5
Jul 24.2°C / 76°F 13.1° / 36.1° 26.1
Aug 24°C / 75°F 13.2° / 37.6° 23.1
Sep 19.3°C / 67°F 7.6° / 31.6° 59.3
Oct 15.4°C / 60°F 6.6° / 25.5° 58.3
Nov 9.7°C / 49°F -0.7° / 20.1° 60.2
Dec 6.9°C / 44°F -1.8° / 16.2° 52.1
Béziers enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 282 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 27.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 217 feet.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average60.4°F
12% above France avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days282 days/yr

Geography

Elevation217 ft (66 m)
Area36.9 sq mi (95.5 km²)
Population Density2,009/sq mi
Coordinates43.3412°N, 3.2140°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.4"
28% below France avg
Snowfall 4.5"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.23"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.71"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

345 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 3, 2011.

Feb 18, 1996 3 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M4.7 80 km
Feb 18, 1996 7 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M4.6 75 km
Sep 21, 2004 7 km E of Camprodon, Spain M4.5 131 km
Feb 26, 2003 4 km E of Ribes de Freser, Spain M4.4 141 km
Aug 3, 2011 4 km ESE of Barjac, France M4.3 143 km
Jun 1, 2004 5 km NW of Sant Joan de les Abadesses, Spain M4.2 143 km
Sep 23, 2004 4 km NNW of Ribes de Freser, Spain M4.0 141 km
Feb 18, 1996 6 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.9 76 km
Mar 29, 1996 4 km NNE of Leucate, France M3.9 46 km
Feb 18, 1996 5 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.9 77 km
Feb 20, 1996 8 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 74 km
Jun 5, 1997 10 km S of Quillan, France M3.8 106 km
Dec 16, 1996 9 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 73 km
Feb 19, 1996 7 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 75 km
Feb 7, 2006 1 km ESE of Pas de la Casa, Andorra M3.7 149 km
Oct 8, 1993 12 km ESE of Font-Romeu-Odeillo-Via, France M3.7 130 km
May 25, 1994 3 km NNE of Lézignan-Corbières, France M3.7 38 km
Feb 18, 2002 6 km NW of Creissels, France M3.7 89 km
Aug 7, 1997 1 km E of Villemolaque, France M3.7 88 km
May 8, 2006 7 km WSW of Quillan, France M3.6 106 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Olot Volcanic Field (142 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Olot Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 893 m (2,930 ft) Unknown 142 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 47°F (8°C) 1.9 in
March 51°F (11°C) 1.8 in
April 55°F (13°C) 2.1 in
May 62°F (17°C) 2.0 in
June 69°F (20°C) 1.4 in
July 76°F (25°C) 0.7 in Warmest, Driest
August 74°F (23°C) 1.4 in
September 68°F (20°C) 2.1 in
October 60°F (15°C) 3.2 in Wettest
November 51°F (11°C) 2.1 in
December 47°F (8°C) 2.5 in

Béziers has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 45°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.2") and July the driest (0.7").

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Schools in Béziers

65+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Lycée général et technologique Henri IV - - - -
Lycée professionnel Jean Mermoz - - - -
Collège Jean Perrin - - - -
École primaire Notre-Dame - Saint-Pierre - - - -
École primaire Riquet-Renan - - - -
École maternelle Riquet-Renan - - - -
Lycée général et technologique La Trinité - - - -
Collège La Dullague - - - -
École élémentaire Casimir Péret - - - -
École primaire Charles de Foucauld - - - -
École élémentaire Gaveau-Macé - - - -
Section d'enseignement général et professionnel adapté du Collège Paul Riquet - - - -
Association l'École Active (École élémentaire privée) - - - -
École Active (École du second degré général privée) - - - -
Collège privé Sainte-Madeleine - - - -
Collège Henri IV - - - -
Section d'enseignement général et professionnel adapté du Collège Jean Perrin - - - -
Collège Paul Riquet - - - -
École maternelle les Arbousiers - - - -
École élémentaire les Arbousiers - - - -
Groupe scolaire Nelson Mandela - - - -
École élémentaire Cordier - - - -
École maternelle Cordier - - - -
École maternelle Pellisson - - - -
École élémentaire Pellisson Barbeyrac - - - -
École élémentaire Mairan - - - -
École primaire Pintat Les Oiseaux - - - -
École maternelle les Oiseaux - - - -
Collège Katia et Maurice Krafft - - - -
École maternelle Jean Jaurès - - - -
Collège Lucie Aubrac - - - -
École Maternelle Paul Balmigère - - - -
Lycée professionnel privé le Sacré-Cœur - - - -
École maternelle les Vendanges - - - -
École maternelle Jules Ferry - - - -
École élémentaire Jean Jaurès - - - -
Lycée général et technologique Jean Moulin - - - -
Lycée professionnel Jean Moulin - - - -
École maternelle la Chevalière - - - -
École élémentaire la Chevalière - - - -
École maternelle Édouard Herriot - - - -
École élémentaire Édouard Herriot - - - -
École primaire Samuel Paty - - - -
École maternelle les Tamaris - - - -
École maternelle Marie Curie - - - -
École primaire privée Sainte-Madeleine - - - -
École élémentaire Sévigné - - - -
École maternelle Carpantier - - - -
École primaire privée la Calendréta de l'Ametlier - - - -
École élémentaire George Sand - - - -
École maternelle privée Saint-Pierre - - - -
École Maternelle Sidi Carnot - - - -
École primaire privée Fénelon - - - -
École Maternelle Michelet - - - -
CFPPA - site de Béziers (CFAA) - - - -
Collège privé Fénelon - - - -
Collège privé Immaculé Conception La Salle - - - -
École primaire privée Immaculée-Conception La Salle - - - -
École élémentaire les Tamaris - - - -
Section d'enseignement général et professionnel adapté du Collège Lucie Aubrac - - - -
École Active (École secondaire privée) - - - -
Section d'enseignement général et technologique du Lycée professionnel privé Sacré-Coeur - - - -
Section d'enseignement général et professionnel adapté du Collège Katia et Maurice Krafft - - - -
Section d'enseignement général et technologique du Lycée professionnel Jean Mermoz - - - -
École élémentaire Roland - - - -
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Radio Stations near Béziers

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Larzac eclectic UNKNOWN 320 kbps

Museums in Béziers

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bunker 638
Château-Abbaye de Cassan
Ensérune Oppidum
Espace Patrimoine
Horreum Romain
L'Oustal des Abeilles
Maison de la Narbonnaise
Maison du Patrimoine
Musée Archéologique
Musée Boby Lapointe
Musée Chapy
Musée d'Art Contemporain
Musée de la Porte
Musée de Vulliod Saint-Germain
Musée des Beaux Arts Fayet
Musée du Biterrois
Musée du Jouet
Musée du Sel
Musée du téléphone
Musée Fabregat
Musée Taurin
Narbo Via
Parcours d'art et collections archéologiques

Libraries in Béziers

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque d'Aspiran0.0
Bibliothèque départementale site de Narbonne0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Lo Cirdòc - Mediatèca occitana0.0
Marcel Guibbaud0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Adèle Foli0.0
Médiathèque André Malraux0.0
Médiathèque de Colombiers0.0
Médiathèque de Gruissan0.0
Médiathèque de Narbonne0.0
Médiathèque de Paulhan0.0
Médiathèque Edmond-Charlot0.0
Médiathèque Fontès0.0
Médiathèque François Rabelais0.0
Médiathèque George Frèche0.0
Médiathèque Intercommunale Georges Brassens0.0
Médiathèque Le Réservoir0.0
Médiathèque Louis Aragon0.0
Médiathèque Louis Molveau0.0
Médiathèque Samuel Beckett0.0

Farmers Markets in Béziers

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Au Marché du Soleil
La Carotte Joyeuse
Les Halles
Les Halles
Les Halles
Les Halles "Lo Vilatge"
Marché bio de Pézenas
Marche de Béziers
Marché de Caux
Marché de Gruissan
Marché de l'Iranget
Marché de Pézenas
Marché Paysan
Marché public
Marché Vendredi matin
Place du Marché
Place Georges Clemenceau
Place Joseph Durand
Place Jules Castan

Hotels in Béziers

19 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Concorde
Hôtel Alma Unic
Hôtel California
Hôtel Champ de Mars
Hôtel Confort
Hôtel d'Angleterre
Hôtel de France
Hôtel des Poètes
Hôtel Imperator
Hôtel In Situ
Hôtel le XIX
Hôtel Paul Riquet
Hôtel Terminus
Ibis Styles Béziers Centre
L'hôtel particulier
La Prison
La Villa Guy & Spa
Le Revelois
Zénitude Hôtel - Résidences

Cafes in Béziers

15 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bar brasserie Aficion
Brasserie du palais
Brasserie le Forum
Café Clafoutis
Café de Plaisance
Cafe du Marche
Chez Crépin
Columbus
CQFD
Hôtel le XIX
Le Paris-Béziers
Le Ritz
Quartier Gourmand
Titanic
Zanzibar

Cinemas in Béziers

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kinepolis Béziers

Theatres in Béziers

9 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Amphithéatre Claude Nougaro
Église Saint-Félix
Théâtre de Verdure
Théâtre des Franciscains
Théâtre des Franciscains
Théâtre des Variétés
Théatre Michel Galabru
Théâtre Municipal
Zinga Zanga

Monuments in Béziers

2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Monument à Jean Moulin
Pierre-Paul Riquet

Dentists in Béziers

4 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cabinet dentaire
Cabinet Dentaire des Docteurs Abitbol et Mathieu
Dr Pascal MEJEAN
Laura Chanson

Veterinaries in Béziers

4 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Clinique vétérinaire
Clinique Vétérinaire Daure
Clinique vétérinaire Domitienne
Dr Nathalie THIBAULT BONNET

Train Stations in Béziers

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Béziers

Bus Stations in Béziers

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gare Routière de Béziers

Gas Stations in Béziers

8 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Auchan
Dyneff
FR #133273632
Intermarché
Station Service E.Leclerc
Total
Total Access
Total Access

Banks in Béziers

19 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banque Dupuy de Parseval
Banque Dupuy de Parseval
Banque Populaire
Banque Populaire
BNP Paribas
Caisse d'Épargne
Caisse d'Épargne
Caisse d'Épargne
Caisse d'Épargne
CIC
CIC
Crédit Agricole
Crédit Agricole
Crédit Agricole
Crédit Agricole
Crédit Mutuel
LCL
Société Générale
Société Générale

Shopping Malls in Béziers

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Polygone Béziers

Gyms in Béziers

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cross-training

Breweries in Béziers

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Alaryk
Brasserie Alaryk
La Mer à Boire
Pain-Liquide

Stadiums & Teams in Béziers

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Béziers

31 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Montpellier-Méditerranée AirportMPLLarge Airport
Béziers Vias airportBZRMedium Airport
Perpignan-Rivesaltes (Llabanère) AirportPGFMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Saint-Martin-de-Londres-Small Airport
Air Galamus Airfield-Small Airport
Argeliers Airfield-Small Airport
Bédarieux La Tour Airfield-Small Airport
Canterrane Airfield-Small Airport
Corneilla-la-Rivière Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Fleury d'Aude Airfield-Small Airport
Les champs blancs Airfield-Small Airport
Lézignan-Corbières Airfield-Small Airport
Limbardier Airfield-Small Airport
Llupia Airfield-Small Airport
Mas Nouguier Airfield-Small Airport
Millau-Larzac Airfield-Small Airport
Montescot Airfield-Small Airport
Narbonne Airfield-Small Airport
Pignan Airfield-Small Airport
Plaine de Lacan Airfield-Small Airport
Puichéric Airfield-Small Airport
Puisserguier Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Drézéry Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-Affrique-Belmont Airfield-Small Airport
Sauvian Airfield-Small Airport
Sète ULM Airfield-Small Airport
St Laurent de la Salanque Airbase-Small Airport
Tornac Airfield-Small Airport
Torreilles Airfield-Small Airport
ULM LECROS Airfield-Small Airport
Ulm Saint Couat Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Béziers

7 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Béziers Citadelle
Béziers Faubourg du Pont
Béziers Faubourg Proxy
Béziers Grangette
Béziers La Devèze
Béziers Principal
Relais Poste

Churches & Religious Organizations in Béziers

19 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Basilique Saint-Aphrodise
Cathédrale Saint-Nazaire
Chapelle du Bon Pasteur
Chapelle Sainte-Rita
Chepelle Saint-Jean-Baptise
Église de l'Immaculée Conception
Église de la Sainte-Famille
Église du Curé d'Ars
Église Jésus Christ des Saints des Derniers Jours
Église Notre-Dame-de-la-Réconciliation
Église Saint-Jacques
Église Saint-Joseph
Église Saint-Jude
Église Sainte-Madeleine
Église Sainte-Thérèse
Mosquée Annour
Mosquée El Fath
Témoins de Jéhovah
Temple

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Paris

Things to See Near Béziers

97 places within 15 km

⚱️ Archaeological Sites (6)
  • • Amphithéâtre Romain
  • • Menhir dit la Pierre Blanche
  • • Oppidum d'Ensérune
  • • Oppidum de Magalas
  • • Roman villa
  • + 1 more
🏖️ Beaches (10)
  • • Archipel Plage
  • • Hundestrand
  • • La Dune
  • • Plage de la Grande Maïre
  • • Plage de la Redoute
  • + 5 more
🏰 Castles (22)
  • • Château d'Espondeilhan
  • • Château de Colombiers
  • • Château de l'Hermitage de Combas
  • • Château de la Tour
  • • Château de Libouriac
  • + 17 more
⛰️ Peaks (46)
  • • Garigot
  • • L'Esquino de Camel
  • • La Durante
  • • Le Bosc
  • • Le Pech Négadié
  • + 41 more
🏛️ Ruins (8)
  • • Ancienne source sulfureuse
  • • Gallic house
  • • Les Termes
  • • Petit Mus
  • • Rigoula
  • + 3 more
🎢 Theme Parks (1)
  • • Pangaea Terre d'aventures
🌄 Viewpoints (4)
  • • Belvédère de la Pente d'Eau
  • • Jardin de Saint-Jacques
  • • Point de vue sur l'étang de Montady
  • • Vue sur l'étang de Montady et sur l'oppidum d'ensérune

🇫🇷 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 Béziers

What is the population of Béziers?

Béziers has a population of 74,081 residents and is located in France. The population density is 2,009 people per square mile, spread across 36.9 square miles.

Is Béziers expensive to live in?

The median household income is $18,176, 76% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $120,600 (57% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $603 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 Béziers?

Béziers enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 45°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 282 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 27.4 inches, with 4.5 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Béziers?

The job market in Béziers faces challenges, with unemployment at 21.8% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 4,445 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Béziers?

The median home value in Béziers is $120,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $603.

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