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Biache-Saint-Vaast, France

Hauts-de-France · France

Biache-Saint-Vaast is a small town in Hauts-de-France, France with a population of 4,007. Elevation: 148 ft (45 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,007 Population 491/sq mi density
148 ft Elevation 45 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
38.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$23,425 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$23,425 median income, 10.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$118,200 home value, $591/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population4,007
Density491/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$23,425
Unemployment10.0%
Poverty11.0%

Housing

B+
Home Value$118,200
Rent$591
Housing Units1,603
Rent Burden27.2%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain38.2 in/yr
Sunny Days218/yr
Elevation148 ft (45 m)
Population4,007
Population Density491 / sq mi
Elevation148 ft (45 m)
Coordinates50.3087°, 2.9478°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceHauts-de-France
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average65°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation38.2 inches (970 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.7 inches (12 cm)
Median Household Income$23,425

About Biache-Saint-Vaast

Biache-Saint-Vaast is a small town in France (Hauts-de-France) with a population of 4,007. The city sits at an elevation of 148 feet (45 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Biache-Saint-Vaast is $23,425, which is 69% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 10.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 11.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 240 business establishments.

Income: Biache-Saint-Vaast vs France

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$23,425
69% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment10.0%
178% above France avg
Poverty Rate11.0%
11% below France avg
Establishments (County)240

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Biache-Saint-Vaast is $118,200, 58% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $591 (49% below the national average of $1,163). There are 1,603 total housing units in the city. 27.2% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 5x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$118,200
58% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$591
49% below France avg
Rent Burden27.2%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units1,603

Property Tax

Climate in Biache-Saint-Vaast

Biache-Saint-Vaast has an average annual temperature of 11.3°C (52°F). The hottest month is Jul (18.9°C), the coldest is Jan (4.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 740 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 4.1°C / 39°F 1.7° / 6.5° 57.6
Feb 4.8°C / 41°F 1.9° / 7.6° 50.7
Mar 7.5°C / 46°F 3.8° / 11.2° 52.4
Apr 10.6°C / 51°F 6° / 15.1° 45.8
May 13.8°C / 57°F 9.2° / 18.4° 62.2
Jun 16.6°C / 62°F 12° / 21.2° 63.1
Jul 18.9°C / 66°F 14.1° / 23.7° 69.3
Aug 18.8°C / 66°F 13.9° / 23.7° 68.8
Sep 15.8°C / 60°F 11.3° / 20.2° 57.7
Oct 11.9°C / 53°F 8.3° / 15.4° 63.8
Nov 7.6°C / 46°F 4.8° / 10.3° 73.4
Dec 4.6°C / 40°F 2.3° / 7° 75.6
Biache-Saint-Vaast experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 218 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.2 inches. The area receives 4.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 148 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 65°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average53.8°F
0% below France avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average65°F (19°C)
Sunny Days218 days/yr

Geography

Elevation148 ft (45 m)
Area8.2 sq mi (21.2 km²)
Population Density491/sq mi
Coordinates50.3087°N, 2.9478°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.2"
0% below France avg
Snowfall 4.7"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.64"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.73"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

36 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M3.2 on Jul 14, 2008.

Jun 20, 1995 1 km N of Ghlin, Belgium M4.3 70 km
Aug 29, 1992 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France M4.1 88 km
Dec 14, 1991 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France M4.0 87 km
Aug 26, 1992 2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium M3.9 95 km
Jan 27, 1998 27 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.8 126 km
Jul 13, 2008 0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium M3.8 121 km
Jan 27, 1992 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France M3.5 85 km
Jul 20, 1994 2 km N of Rousies, France M3.5 75 km
Jul 14, 2008 1 km SW of Boussu, Belgium M3.2 61 km
Oct 25, 1998 6 km NNE of Montdidier, France M3.2 72 km
Feb 13, 1997 26 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.2 125 km
Jun 1, 2005 3 km N of Grandvilliers, France M3.1 98 km
Feb 27, 2005 1 km NW of Libercourt, France M3.1 21 km
May 4, 1990 0 km NE of Coquelles, France M3.1 107 km
Jul 20, 1994 1 km NE of Quévy-le-Petit, Belgium M3.1 72 km
Jul 2, 2001 3 km NNE of Oostduinkerke, Belgium M3.1 94 km
Jul 23, 1992 3 km ENE of Sivry, Belgium M3.0 92 km
Nov 25, 1998 26 km N of Grand-Fort-Philippe, France M3.0 119 km
May 1, 1997 21 km W of Fort-Mahon-Plage, France M3.0 120 km
Aug 23, 1994 2 km E of Dikkebus, Belgium M2.9 57 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 — 124 km
1911 FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND Meteorological 0.9 m — 149 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 2.2 in
February 38°F (4°C) 1.7 in Coldest, Driest
March 43°F (6°C) 2.2 in
April 47°F (9°C) 1.9 in
May 55°F (13°C) 2.4 in
June 59°F (15°C) 2.5 in
July 65°F (19°C) 2.3 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 2.1 in
September 58°F (15°C) 2.4 in
October 51°F (11°C) 2.5 in
November 43°F (6°C) 2.6 in Wettest
December 40°F (4°C) 2.5 in

Biache-Saint-Vaast has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 38°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.6") and February the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Biache-Saint-Vaast

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Collège Germinal — — — —
École maternelle Charles Perrault — — — —
École Primaire Jean de la Fontaine — — — —
École primaire RPI 145 — — — —
École primaire mixte RPI 145 — — — —
École élémentaire publique Sensée Cojeul RPI 54 — — — —
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Radio Stations near Biache-Saint-Vaast

28 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Galaxie New Wave — MP3 128 kbps
Galaxie FM 95.30 — MP3 128 kbps
ICI NORD régionale UNKNOWN
France Bleu Nord — MP3 128 kbps
Roots Legacy Radio — MP3 224 kbps
ISEKOI Radio | Chill Zone chill, chillout MP3
Galaxie Radio — MP3 128 kbps
Radio Eurodance Classic (BE) 90s, eurodance MP3 128 kbps
Yellow Radio dance, deep MP3 192 kbps
Canal FM — MP3 128 kbps
Métropole FM — AAC+ 320 kbps
ISEKOI Radio | Non-Stop Ambient ambient, meditation OGG
ISEKOI Radio dance, dnb OGG
RCV musique, pop MP3 128 kbps
radio qui chifel (BE) — MP3 256 kbps
here4ears ambient, chillout MP3 320 kbps
CHIC RADIO HITS — MP3 320 kbps
Génération Mix pop music AAC 64 kbps
WRadio (BE) dance music, electronic MP3 192 kbps
Radio Uylenspiegel folk MP3 192 kbps
Radio Bingo - Roeselaere, Be (BE) — MP3 128 kbps
KL85 (NL) — MP3 128 kbps
ONIB Radio (BE) — MP3
ONIB Disco (BE) — MP3 192 kbps
Mona FM — MP3 128 kbps
RCV 99 fm electro, jazz MP3 128 kbps
Roots Legacy — MP3 224 kbps
Radio Scarpe Sensée — MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Biache-Saint-Vaast

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ambulants Postaux Ferroviaires
Aquaterra
Arkéos
Atelier Pacific
Cambrai Tank 1917
Canadian National Vimy Memorial Visitors Centre
Centre de conservation du Louvre
Centre de la mine et du chemin de fer
Centre Denis Papin - CMCF Oignies
Centre Historique Minier de Lewarde
Château de Bernicourt
Cité Nature
CMCF Oignies
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Fort de Seclin
Fort de Seclin
Galerie du Temps
Lens' 14-18, Centre d'Histoire Guerre et Paix
Louvre Lens
Mine-image de la fosse n° 2 de Oignies (également sur commune de Oignies)
Musée Archéologique Arkeos
Musée d'histoire et d'archéologie
Musée de la Chartreuse
Musée de la Vie Rurale
Musée des Beaux-Arts d'Arras
Musée du Louvre-Lens
Musée Jean et Denise Letaille - Bullecourt 1917
Musée Vivant Preserved Battlefield
Notre-Dame de Lorette Museum
Pavillon de Verre
Photothèque
Salle des Batailles
Wellington Quarry Museum WW1

Libraries in Biache-Saint-Vaast

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque Achille Dupuis0.0
Bibliothèque Comité d'Entreprise Renault Douai0.0
Bibliothèque départementale0.0
Bibliothèque des Blancs-Monts0.0
Bibliotheque intercommunale0.0
Bibliothèque intercommunale0.0
Bibliothèque La Micheline0.0
Bibliothèque La Péniche0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Jacques Estager0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Louis Aragon0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale Raymond Vendeville0.0
Bibliothèque pour tous0.0
Bibliothèque principale Marceline Desbordes Valmore0.0
Bibliothèque Raymond Devos0.0
Bibliothèque Raymond Devos0.0
Bibliothèque Robinson0.0
Bibliothèque Universitaire0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire0.0
Bibliothèque-Ludothèque Ronville0.0
Centre Culturel et d'Animation F. Dolto (Garderie)0.0
Centre multimédia Georges Brassens0.0
Coeur de Bellain, la bibliothèque du centre-ville0.0
Direction de l'Information et de l'Ingénierie Documentaire0.0
Espace Culture Loisirs0.0
Livre pour Tous0.0
Médiathème municipale0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque - Centre Culturel0.0
Médiathèque Albert Uderzo0.0
Médiathèque André Stil0.0
Médiathèque d'Arras0.0
Médiathèque de Carvin0.0
Médiathèque de Chemy0.0
Médiathèque de COURCELLES-LÈS-LENS0.0
Médiathèque de Moncheaux0.0
Médiathèque de Thélus0.0
Médiathèque Émile Zola0.0
Médiathèque Entre les lignes0.0
Médiathèque Estaminet0.0
Médiathèque François Mitterand0.0
Médiathèque François Mitterrand0.0
Médiathèque Jacques Duquesne0.0
Médiathèque Jean Ferrat0.0
Médiathèque Jean-Paul Fleurquin0.0
Médiathèque La Malterie0.0
Médiathèque La Marque Page0.0
Médiathèque La Source0.0
Médiathèque Le Trait d'Union0.0
Médiathèque Louis Aragon0.0
Médiathèque Louis Aragon0.0
Médiathèque Louis Baudry0.0
Médiathèque Michel Berger0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0
Médiathèque Municipale0.0
Médiathèque Nelson Madiba Mandela0.0
Médiathèque René Soler0.0
Médiathèque Robert Cousin0.0
Médiathèque Saint-Exupéry0.0
Médiathèque-Ludothèque0.0

Farmers Markets in Biache-Saint-Vaast

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halles de Bernicourt
Marché
Marché de la Grande Résidence
Marché de la Place Saint-Amé
Marché de Phalempin

Hotels in Biache-Saint-Vaast

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Best Western L'Aquarium Arras Nord

Dentists in Biache-Saint-Vaast

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FR #247231764

Gas Stations in Biache-Saint-Vaast

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Elan
La Station U
Total Access

Banks in Biache-Saint-Vaast

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Caisse d'Épargne
Crédit Agricole Nord de France

Breweries in Biache-Saint-Vaast

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
At Home Bière Athies
BCA2 – La Riviere
Brasserie Artésienne
Brasserie Castelain
Brasserie de Mai
Brasserie de Wagnonville
Brasserie Deplus
Brasserie des 7 Bonnettes
Brasserie du Gorguechon
Brasserie du Pavé
Brasserie L'intemporelle
Brasserie La Gueule de
Brasserie Les crapauds fous
Brasserie Paysanne de l'Artois
Brasserie Saint-Germain
Brasserie Wattbeer
Ferme brasserie de Beaumont
Ferme de la Tuilerie
La Fabriqu' - Brasserie artisanale
Micro Brasserie L'Arras'In
Micro brasserie L'estoupette
Micro brasserie L'estoupette
MINE DE RIEN

Stadiums & Teams in Biache-Saint-Vaast

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Biache-Saint-Vaast

30 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lille AirportLILLarge Airport
Amiens Glisy Airfield—Medium Airport
Flanders International Airport Kortrijk-WevelgemKJKMedium Airport
Merville-Calonne AirportHZBMedium Airport
Péronne Saint-Quentin Airfield—Medium Airport
Valenciennes-Denain Airfield—Medium Airport
Albert Bray airportBYFSmall Airport
Amougies Airfield—Small Airport
Arras-Roclincourt Airfield—Small Airport
Bonavis Airfield—Small Airport
Bouttemy DZ—Small Airport
Cambrai Niergnies Airfield—Small Airport
Dunkerque-Les Moëres Airfield—Small Airport
Frétoy-le-Château Airfield—Small Airport
Frévent ULM—Small Airport
Herlies ULM—Small Airport
La Boisselle Airfield—Small Airport
Laon-Chambry Airfield—Small Airport
Lens-Bénifontaine Airfield—Small Airport
Lœuilly Airfield—Small Airport
Marcq-en-Baroeul Airfield—Small Airport
Maubray Airfield—Small Airport
Montdidier Airfield—Small Airport
Moorsele Airfield—Small Airport
Neuflieux Airfield—Small Airport
Saint Quentin Ultralight Airfield—Small Airport
Saint-Omer Wizernes Airfield—Small Airport
Saint-Quentin-Roupy Airfield—Small Airport
Val de l'Ailette Airfield—Small Airport
Vitry-en-Artois Airfield—Small Airport

Post Offices in Biache-Saint-Vaast

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Biache-Saint-Vaast
Relais Poste

Churches & Religious Organizations in Biache-Saint-Vaast

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Sainte-Anne
Église Notre-Dame
Église Saint-Michel
Église Saint-Pierre
Église Sainte-Anne
Notre-Dame du Rosaire

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 Biache-Saint-Vaast

What is the population of Biache-Saint-Vaast?

Biache-Saint-Vaast has a population of 4,007 residents and is located in France. The population density is 491 people per square mile, spread across 8.2 square miles.

Is Biache-Saint-Vaast expensive to live in?

The median household income is $23,425, 69% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $118,200 (58% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $591 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Biache-Saint-Vaast?

Biache-Saint-Vaast has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 218 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 38.2 inches, with 4.7 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Biache-Saint-Vaast?

The job market in Biache-Saint-Vaast faces challenges, with unemployment at 10.0% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 240 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Biache-Saint-Vaast?

The median home value in Biache-Saint-Vaast is $118,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $591.

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